BA (Hons) Law

The Law BA (Hons) course at the University of Stirling provides a good grounding in the key areas of legal knowledge, enabling students to actively engage with contemporary legal debates and future challenges. The course is designed to impart essential skills which are transferable to a number of job roles.Course Content: The course is structured across four years. Students start the programme by studying general subjects and then they can choose their own specialised subjects. The first two years cover Scottish and English Law, Public Law, Contract and Unjustified Enrichment and Delict and Wrongful Harm. In the third and fourth year, students can personalise their degree by choosing from a wide range of modules.Key Modules: Some of the potential modules include Public Law and Individual Rights, Jurisprudence, Family Law, Intellectual Property Law, Employment Law and International Law. Students also have the opportunity for a Law Clinic placement where they can work with real clients.Accreditations: The Law (BA) (Hons) course is accredited by the Law Society of Scotland and the Faculty of Advocates.Future Careers: This course is tailored for those who wish to work within the legal profession. Graduates enter a wide range of law-related roles such as solicitors, advocates, legal advisers, or paralegal officers. It also provides a foundation for moving into careers in government, public services, human resources, banking and finance or journalism.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.