BA (Hons) Law & Economics

The Law and Economics undergraduate course at the University of Strathclyde blends the two major disciplines of law and economics. This course presents students the opportunity to study both the legal and economic aspects of contemporary issues. By equipping students with the modern methods used in economic theory, the connotations of the law and legal systems around the world get easily deciphered.Course Content: Over the course duration, students gain a comprehensive understanding of legal principles and doctrines, including aspects of their grounding in history and the variety of their social and political effects. They also get to explore significant aspects of micro and macroeconomics in detail, along with the international legal system, commercial law, and other areas.Key Modules: The highlighted modules encompass different legal principles, study of the international legal system, commercial law, microeconomics, and macroeconomics. Detailed treatment deals with advanced economics, critical study of law and society, and the economics of corporate finance. Accreditations: This course is accredited by the Law Society of Scotland and graduates can opt to proceed to the Diploma stage of training to become a solicitor or advocate.Future Careers: Completing this course could lead to a range of careers, particularly within the law industry. This could include qualifying as a solicitor or advocate – either within Scotland or elsewhere in the UK, working within the court service, or in various other legal roles. Opportunities may also be found in government and politics, journalism, voluntary organisations and the corporate sector.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.