Course contact details
Admissions (Undergraduate)
Email:admissions@stir.ac.uk
Phone:01786 467044
University of Stirling
Stirling
FK9 4LA
Business Law
- Bachelor of Arts (with Honours)
- 4 Years
- Full-Time
- 13 September 2027
- Undergraduate
- Stirling Campus
Course summary
Law is a cornerstone to business practice and planning. It relies on legal expertise to navigate regulation and financial complexity. Studying the intersection of business and law is a great way to enter the ever-changing world of business (Source: Educations.com, 2025).
What you’ll study
Our BA (Hons) Business Law degree is perfect for students who want to understand the vital role law plays in society and commerce. You’ll learn about company regulation, commercial law and competition law. You’ll study how businesses operate under Scots law and how to resolve dispute through arbitration.
In your final years, you'll have access to various modules. You can choose to study from a range of options such as:
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international options like European law and private international commercial law
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labour laws
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sports law
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environmental and energy law
You’ll also undertake modules in line with the requirements of the Law Society of Scotland and the Faculty of Advocates.
If you want to qualify as a solicitor in Scotland, you’ll need the LLB. But if you’re looking for a broader academic experience, the BA Business Law is ideal.
Work placements in business law
We’ll give you the essential legal practical skills and knowledge for your career in business law. You can choose an optional work placement with an organisation. It’s a chance to put your knowledge into practice, gain real-world experience and boost your employability.
Some of the companies we work with for placements include:
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Royal Bank of Scotland Plc
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Standard Life
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Scottish Power
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Equality Council
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Glasgow City Council
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Central Scotland Regional Equality Council (CSREC)
You will also complete a law dissertation and gain skills in research and project management.
Guest lectures and events: bringing law to life
Guest speakers and expert lecturers share insights on current legal issues. Past guests include:
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A UN expert on human rights and migration;
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Chris Bevan, Professor of Property Law, talking on homelessness;
Our annual careers event gives you the opportunity to connect with employers. The Law Society organises events at Stirling to share career journeys.
Modules
How to apply
Apply by
13 January 2027
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- M221
- Institution code:
- S75
- Campus name:
- Stirling Campus
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
Entry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Typical qualification requirements
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | Obtain IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 minimum in each skill or equivalent. |
If you don’t meet the entry requirements there are English language courses which can help you prepare for your degree: https://www.stir.ac.uk/international/international-students/pre-sessional-english-language-courses/https://www.stir.ac.uk/international/international-students/english-language-requirements/
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
The minimum grade requirements apply to specific categories of 'widening access' applicants domiciled in Scotland who may be eligible for a contextual offer.
International entry requirements
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.
Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Historical entry grades data is not currently available for University of Stirling - we are working with them to try and make it available soon - learn more.
Historical entry grades report
This report uses your grades to show how students with similar results have done when applying to this course in the past. Sometimes, there isn’t data for every possible set of grades. When that happens, universities and colleges occasionally fill in the gaps for sets of grades that are typically accepted.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland | £10050 | |
| Scotland | £1820 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
Scottish students can apply to the Student Award Agency for Scotland (SAAS) to have tuition fees paid by the Scottish government.
Students from the rest of the UK can apply for financial assistance, including a loan to cover the full cost of the tuition fees, from the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE).
Fee information for International and EU students, can be found on the course webpage:
https://www.stir.ac.uk/courses/
The University of Stirling offers a range of scholarships, further information can be found on our website: https://www.stir.ac.uk/scholarships/
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