Universities United Kingdom University of Stirling Courses BA Hons Law

BA Hons Law
at University of Stirling

Stirling, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 15,900
Country Rank#52
Duration48 Months
Score IELTS: 6 TOEFL: 78

Program 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.

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 one of 11 other complementary courses that include Accountancy, Marketing and modern languages.

In addition, we make sure you graduate with the communication, organisational and personal skills prospective employers are looking for – qualities that you can refine further by spending a semester studying abroad or undertaking a work placement. Our graduates are working as everything from trainee solicitors to business development managers, highlighting the diverse opportunities a BA in Law from the University of Stirling opens up.

Course Content
BA (Hons) Law

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.

Year 1, Semester 1

Compulsory module
- Law in the 21st Century (LAWU9A1) 20 credits
- prior to 2021/2 LAWU9T1 was taken
Option module

Select 40 credits from list
- Accounting and Finance for Managers (ACCU7M1) 20 credits
- Our Blue Planet (AQUU1OP) 20 credits
- Introduction to Cell Biology (BIOU1CE) 20 credits
- Ecology: An Introduction (BIOU1IE) 20 credits
Year 1, Semester 2

Compulsory module
- Criminal Law (LAWU9A2) 20 credits
- prior to 2021/2 LAWU9CR was taken
Option module

Select 40 credits from list
- Introduction to Management Accounting (ACCU9A2) 20 credits
- Our Thirsty Planet: Man and the Aquatic Environment (AQUU2TP) 20 credits
- Introduction to Physiology (BIOU2PH) 20 credits
- Making the Most of the World Wide Web (CSCU9F2) 20 credits
Year 2, Semester 1

Compulsory module
- Business Law II (LAWU9L2) 20 credits
Option module

Select 40 credits from any module (Arts & Soc programmes) list
- Accounting and Finance for Managers (ACCU7M1) 20 credits
- Our Blue Planet (AQUU1OP) 20 credits
- Introduction to Aquatic Environments (AQUU3AE) 20 credits
- Arts & Humanities - Career Launch Pad (ARTU9C3) 20 credits
Year 2, Semester 2

Compulsory module
- Family Law (BA) (LAWU9LF) 20 credits
Option module

Select 20 credits from any semester 4 - Arts & SPCU934 list
- Introduction to Management Accounting (ACCU9A2) 20 credits
- External Reporting (ACCU9A4) 20 credits
- Our Thirsty Planet: Man and the Aquatic Environment (AQUU2TP) 20 credits
- Science of Diving (AQUU4DS) 20 credits
Option module

Select 20 credits from any semester 4 - Law programmes list
- Introduction to Management Accounting (ACCU9A2) 20 credits
- External Reporting (ACCU9A4) 20 credits
- Our Thirsty Planet: Man and the Aquatic Environment (AQUU2TP) 20 credits
- Science of Diving (AQUU4DS) 20 credits
Year 3, Semester 1

Compulsory module
- Research Methods (LAWU9RE) 20 credits
- Prior to 2017/8 students took LAWU9RM instead
Option module

Select 40 credits from Level 10 modules in Law list
- Death, Disease and Disability:The State and the Hazardous Working Environment 1800-1914 (ARTU9H5) 20 credits
- Alternative Commercial Dispute Resolution (LAWU9AC) 20 credits
- Child Law (LAWU9CH) 20 credits
- Competition Law (LAWU9CL) 20 credits
Year 3, Semester 2

Option module

Select 60 credits from Modules at level 9 or 10 in Law list
- Domestic Relations (LAWU9DR) 20 credits
- European Law (LAWU9E1) 20 credits
- Environmental Law (LAWU9EL) 20 credits
- Energy Law (LAWU9EN) 20 credits
Year 4, Semester 1

Dissertation
- Law Dissertation (LAWU9LD) 60 credits
- Continued in semester 8.
Option module

Select 40 credits from Level 10 modules in Law list
- Death, Disease and Disability:The State and the Hazardous Working Environment 1800-1914 (ARTU9H5) 20 credits
- Alternative Commercial Dispute Resolution (LAWU9AC) 20 credits
- Child Law (LAWU9CH) 20 credits
- Competition Law (LAWU9CL) 20 credits
Year 4, Semester 2

Option module

Select 20 credits from Level 10 modules in Law list
- Domestic Relations (LAWU9DR) 20 credits
- European Law (LAWU9E1) 20 credits
- Environmental Law (LAWU9EL) 20 credits
- Energy Law (LAWU9EN) 20 credits
Entry Requirement
Year 1 entry – Four-year honours

SQA Highers
- AABB - by the end of S5
- AABBB - by the end of S6
GCE A-levels
- BBB
IB Diploma
- 30 points
BTEC (Level 3)
- DDM
Widening access students
- Widening access students may be eligible for an adjusted offer of entry. To find out if this applies to you go to our widening access pages.
- Care-experienced applicants will be guaranteed an offer of a place if they meet the minimum entry requirements.
Year 2 entry – Three-year honours

SQA Advanced Highers
- ABB – one sitting
GCE A-levels
- ABB
IB Diploma
- 35 points
Direct Entry to 1st Year:

Year 12 Grade – cumulative score of 65% and above from the following state boards:
- CBSE
- ISC/ICSE
- Metro state boards (Delhi, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal)
- Students from other state boards will require Year 12 Grade – cumulative score of 75%.
  
  Advanced Entry to 2nd Year:
  
  Year 12 Grade – cumulative score of 75% and above from the following state boards:
- CBSE
- ISC/ICSE
- Advanced entry is possible on a range of courses. Student applications will be considered on a case by case basis.Please note that advanced entry options for students who have scored 35 in the International Baccalaureate or GCE A-Levels ABB in one sitting will also be considered on a case by case basis.
  
  Students who score 70% in English in Year 12 from the following exam boards won't be required to submit IELTS, if studied within the last 5 years of our course start date:
- CBSE
- ISC/ICSE
- Metro state boards (Delhi, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal)
- Students from other state boards will either need 80% in English if studied within 5 years of the course start date, or a UKVI SELT, IELTS Academic or PTE Academic, depending on the state board, taken within 2 years of our course start date.
  
  English language requirements
  
  If English is not your first language you must have one of the following qualifications as evidence of your English language skills:
- IELTS Academic or UKVI 6.0 with 5.5 in each skill
- Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE) 169 overall with a minimum of 162 in each sub-skill
- Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE) 180 overall with a minimum of 162 in each sub-skill
- Pearson Test of English (Academic) 60 overall with a minimum of 59 in each sub-skill
- IBT TOEFL 78 overall with a minimum of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing
- IBT TOEFL Special Home Edition 78 overall with a minimum of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing
- Trinity ISE II Pass overall and Pass in each sub-skill, ISE III Pass overall and in all sub-skills, ISE IV Pass overall and in all sub-skills
- Aptis (4 skills) CEFR B2 overall and B2 in all sub-skills
- Duolingo 95 overall with a minimum of 90 in all sub-skills
- LanguageCert International ESOL B2 Communicator - Pass with minimum 33 in each sub-skill
- Metro state boards (Delhi, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal)
Fees & Scholarships

Academic year:

2022/23

2023/24

Overseas students (non-EU)

£15,900

£16,400

Overseas students (non-EU)

You will be charged the annual fee each year when you enrol. Your fees will be held at the same level throughout your course.If you need to take additional modules or resit modules, you will be liable for an additional fee.

If you’re domiciled in the UK, you can typically apply to your relevant funding body for help with living costs. This usually takes the form of student loans, grants or bursaries, and the amount awarded depends upon your personal circumstances and household income.

EU and overseas students won’t normally be able to claim living support through SAAS or other UK public funding bodies. You should contact the relevant authority in your country to find out if you’re eligible to receive support.
Career Prospect
A 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
Our BA Law and BA Business Law provide you with a wide range of analytical and transferable skills, and are suitable for any profession in which a non-specialised degree is required. As a non-qualifying law degree, the BA Law is aimed primarily at those not wishing to become practicing lawyers; however, some students who undertake this degree do choose to go on and train to become lawyers. Others choose to access a wide range of careers in the Public, Private and Third sectors.

One of the key features of our BA Law degrees is the variety they offer. Even if you choose to do a single Honours degree in Law or Business Law, you’ll still study other subjects in Year 1 and 2. The range available includes: languages, management, economics, criminology, psychology, politics, the environment and much more. This gives you the great advantage of a diverse and varied education alongside the ability to place legal studies in a wider social or business context.

Cost Of Studying At University of Stirling

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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BA Hons Law at University of Stirling