This degree allows you to learn about how and why law is created and changed, and how it operates as a social institution. You’ll gain expertise in analysis, research, logical argument and more, as you develop an understanding of key topics within the legal sector. At the same time, you will develop your German language skills and, through a third year studying law in Germany, learn about a legal system that is very different to that of England and Wales.
Through core and optional legal modules, you’ll examine the broader context of the law and its relationship with societ...
This degree allows you to learn about how and why law is created and changed, and how it operates as a social institution. You’ll gain expertise in analysis, research, logical argument and more, as you develop an understanding of key topics within the legal sector. At the same time, you will develop your German language skills and, through a third year studying law in Germany, learn about a legal system that is very different to that of England and Wales. <br/><br/>Through core and optional legal modules, you’ll examine the broader context of the law and its relationship with society. You can develop your interests in specialist legal areas including company law, employment law, human rights law, media law, environmental law and family law. You could also explore topics in criminal justice and criminology, such as policing or youth crime. <br/><br/>Throughout the course you’ll gain diverse skills that will be valuable to you as a global citizen, as well as in your professional career – whether you choose to enter the legal profession or not.<br/><br/>The School has four world-leading research centres specialising in Business Law, Criminal Justice, Legal Education and Social Justice, with staff from those Centres teaching across a range of Undergraduate and Postgraduate programmes. You’ll have the opportunity to be taught by some of those staff and will also have the opportunity to apply to explore the practical application of law through our award-winning Community Engagement (pro bono) opportunities.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
24/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Application deadline
Provider Details
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Course Code
MR12
Institution Code
L23
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
Scottish HigherAA in Advanced Highers including German and AABBB in Highers, or A in Advanced Higher German and AAABB in Highers. Access to HE DiplomaComplete 60 credits with 45 credits at level 3, including 30 credits at Distinction and 15 at Merit or higher. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme35 6,6,5 at higher level including German. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)D,D alongside an A in A-level German. Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H2,H2,H2,H2,H2,H2 Including German Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - PrincipalD3,D3,D3 Including German A levelA,A,A Specific subject requirements T LevelWe will consider T-levels in appropriate subjects as they become available. In all cases applicants should have GCSE English at 4 or above. |
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