Law and Accounting and Finance LLB (Hons) LLB (Hons) LLB (Hons)

LLB Law and Accounting & Finance (MN14) is a joint honours degree scheme that covers two stimulating, challenging and complimentary disciplines. You will be taught across two departments: the Law & Criminology Department, the oldest and most established department of its kind in Wales and Aberystwyth Business School, made up of staff that have a wide range of expertise, technical skills and real-world business experience. For the legal aspects of the course you will receive a balanced approached to teaching with practical application alongside theoretical study. There are a wide range of modules to choose from, helping tailor your learning to your interests. The accounting & finance elements of the course will cover several topics including financial accounting, financial management and corporate markets.<br/><br/>**Why study LLB Law and Accounting & Finance at Aberystwyth University?**<br/>- The Law side of the degree scheme encompasses a mixture of traditional and contemporary legal subjects. There is also a practical element designed to meet employer needs and taught by experienced legal professionals and academics.<br/><br/><br/>- Department of Law & Criminology lecturers are mostly either qualified to PhD level or have professional experience and qualifications as practicing lawyers. Many staff also have a PGCE (in Higher Education).<br/><br/><br/>- There is an option to participate in our national and international competing Mooting Society, in order to develop your key advocacy and litigation skills. <br/><br/><br/>- The Accounting & Finance side of the degree includes modules in financial accounting, management accounting, accounting & finance specialisms and data analytics.<br/><br/><br/>- Business School staff are active researchers and expert practitioners in their chosen subject areas, including qualified accountants.<br/><br/><br/>- In your final year, there is a heavy legal focus where you can explore topics including commercial law, criminal law, human rights, international law, sports law & society and police, policing & society.<br/><br/><br/>**What will I learn?**<br/>The breakdown below will provide you with an illustration of what you may study during the three year degree scheme.<br/>In your first year, you will receive core training in legal and criminal justice systems; Contract law, Criminal Law or Tort Law, which must be studied and passed for exemption from the first stage of professional law examinations; You will cover the fundamentals of Accounting & Finance; Quantitative techniques and the use of specialist statistical software. In the second year of study, youll have the choice of a range of Law and Accounting & Finance related modules. In the third year, there is a sole focus on law-related and legal modules from commercial law to treatment & rehabilitation of offenders.<br/><br/>LLB Law and Accounting & Finance opens up a range of exciting opportunities for you. You will be a candidate for further training to become a barrister, solicitor or accountant. LLB Law offers you the possibility to succeed in many different areas including financial management, business, human resources, international relations, journalism and education.