BA in Law

Overview

At the University of Stirling, our innovative Law courses give you an opportunity to study a range of subjects that reflect the importance of law in every area of society. We offer two BA (Hons) courses – in Law and Business Law –which can kick-start a career in the modern legal market, such as legal analyst roles or jobs in a host of business settings.

Top reasons to study with us

#1 3rd in Scotland for Law (Complete University Guide 2023)

#2 Specialise in the areas of Law that interest you most and combine your course with a range of other subjects

#3 100% of our research impact in Law is classed as world leading or internationally excellent. (Research Excellence Framework 2021)

Throughout your course, you'll be taught by leading academics who helped write the textbooks you're studying. At Stirling, their expertise comes to you first-hand, and you'll be part of a close-knit legal department dedicated to providing a rich, enjoyable student experience. From Contract and Criminal Law to International Human Rights and Private International Law, you'll gain a firm grounding in essential subjects and enjoy the freedom to specialise in areas that interest you most. You can also broaden your career possibilities by combining Law with other complementary courses that include Politics, Spanish, French, Business Studies, Criminology, History and Human Resource Management.

Course details

This degree provides a broad university education in law in a wide range of areas, such as crime, the family, business, the media, and government.

You may pursue a Bachelor's degree, General degree or Honours degree in Law.

Semesters 1–3

You are introduced to the fundamentals of law.

Semesters 4–8

You will select advanced modules from a range of specialist legal topics. These are shared with the BA Business Law.

BA (Hons) Business Law

This degree is particularly suited to students who are seeking a university education in law and who wish to pursue a career in business.

You may pursue a Bachelor's degree, General degree or Honours degree in Business Law.

Semesters 1–3

You are introduced to the fundamentals of Business Law.

Semesters 4–8

You will select advanced modules from a range of specialist legal topics.

BA in Law from the University of Stirling paves the way for opportunities in the modern legal market. By focusing on law within a wider social and business context, we’ve helped to prepare recent graduates for jobs with major organisations like Aviva Insurance, Royal Bank of Scotland, FIFA, the NHS and the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority. Students who have graduated from this course in the last five years are working in roles such as:

• Trainee solicitor
• Legal counsel
• Business relations manager
• Factoring consultant
• PR account executive
• Sales and marketing executive
• Rule of Law officer