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Law
- BA (Hons)
- 4 Years
- Full-time
- 08/09/2025
- Undergraduate
- Paisley Campus
Course summary
Law
Course Summary
This programme will equip you with a solid understanding of how law shapes our society, enabling you to embark on a career in a wide variety of employment sectors.
You’ll also learn the knowledge and skills sought after by employers in law-related and business sectors.
Plus, our teaching staff will provide a supportive learning environment and a flexible approach to study to help you develop in-depth knowledge of areas related to your future career.
Programme Highlights
The BA Law programme can be your first step towards a career as a qualified solicitor. You’d then need to complete an LLB degree to be eligible to practice as a solicitor. (*Students wishing to practice as a solicitor in Scotland will need to undertake further degree study - LLB Degree).
This programme can help you gain entry to postgraduate legal study, such as an LLM (Master of Laws).
This programme will equip you with the knowledge and skills sought after by employers in a variety of law related industries and business sectors.
This programme covers a broad range of topics to provide you with a strong understanding of legal knowledge.
Flexible study options allow you to develop in-depth legal knowledge and understanding in areas related to your future career.
Programme Details
You’ll study a variety of topics in the first three years of this programme, including:
Introduction to Legal Study and the Legal System
Public Law
Criminal Law
Scots Private Law
Corporate Law
Employment Law
International Human Rights Law
During Honours year you’ll complete a dissertation focusing on an area of law that’s linked to your career goals.
Careers
As a graduate from the BA Law programme, you’ll be equipped for a career in the legal sector and be well-positioned to compete for places on graduate training schemes.
Graduates from this programme are likely to find opportunities for employment in a wide range of areas, including citizens’ advice, trading standards, paralegal work, accountancy, human resources, the civil service, local government, legal publishing, academia, the police force, banks, insurance companies, finance companies, manufacturing and trading organisations.
Teaching and Assessment
You will be taught through a combination of lectures, tutorials and workshops.
There will also be group work and independent learning to ensure you develop transferable skills such as research, presentation, communication and working as part of a team.
Our Law degree is assessed using a variety of methods including:
Written examinations
Coursework
Practical assessment including oral presentations
Modules
In Year 1, you will study core modules including legal theory, contract, criminal and public law and you will be able to develop key legal skills in legal advocacy and legal writing.
In Year 2, core modules include family law, consumer law, corporate property law and conveyancing and succession and trusts.
In Year 3, you will deepen your knowledge of the law, completing core modules in international human rights law and legal research methods. Optional modules at this level include ICT law, employment law, sports law, public international law and media law. You will continue to develop your legal writing skills.
In your final year, you will have to produce a substantial piece of written work either in the form of a 15,000 word dissertation (a substantial piece of research on a topic of your choice) or two mini dissertations. Optional modules at this level may include advanced obligations, corporate governance, medical law, equality law and ethics, company law and administrative law.
Assessment method
Throughout your studies, you will be taught through a combination of lectures, tutorials and workshops.
There will also be group work and independent learning to ensure you develop transferable skills such as research, presentation, communication and working as part of a team.
Our Law degree is assessed using a variety of methods including:
// Written examinations // Coursework // Practical assessment including oral presentations
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
Apply by
29 January
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:
- M101
- Institution code:
- U40
- Campus name:
- Paisley Campus
- Campus Code:
- P
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
- Year 4
Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)
Year 2 Entry:
HNC: Legal Servies; Legal Studies or acceptable equivalent
Year 3 Entry:
HND: Legal Servies; Legal Studies or acceptable equivalent
International applicants
ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS:
For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level. These are shown below.
Entry requirements
Standard Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 102 points
A level - BCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMM
Scottish Higher - BBBC
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF) - MMM
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 24 points
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H1, H2, H2, H2
Scottish HNC - Pass
Entry to Year 2 with one of the following HNC titles: Legal Services; Legal Studies or acceptable equivalent
Scottish HND - Pass
Entry to Year 3 with one of the following HND titles: Legal Services; Legal Studies or acceptable equivalent
T Level - Pass (C and above)
Entry to Year 1 with SWAP (BBB) with Access to Humanities
Entry to Year 1 with Strathclyde University Pre-Entry Course: Composite Mark of over 60%
Minimum Qualification Requirements
UCAS Tariff - 63 points
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A level - CCC
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMM
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Scottish Higher - CCC
Alternative Minimum Entry Requirements: CC (42 UCAS Tariff points) PLUS successful completion of one of the following:
UWS Foundation Academy
Foundation Apprenticeship
UWS Next Steps to University module
Top-Up
LEAPS
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H2, H2, H2, H2
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English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 minimum in each skill / component. |
| Cambridge English Advanced | 176 overall with no sub-test less than 169 | |
| Cambridge English Proficiency | 176 overall with no sub-test less than 169 | |
| Trinity ISE | Pass | ISEII with the minimum of a Pass in all sub-tests |
| PTE Academic | 54 | An overall score of 54 with no element below 51 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 78 | no sub-test less than: Reading: 17; Listening: 17; Speaking: 17; Writing: 17 |
For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level. The reason for this is that it’s essential that you are able to read, speak and understand the English language to get the most out of your time at UWS.
All international applicants are required to meet minimum English language standards, with the exception of:
// Native speakers of English
// Erasmus students (unless advised otherwise)
// non-Erasmus students from EU partner institutions (your institution must provide confirmation of your English language ability in the absence of a formal qualification)
The qualifications above must have been gained within two years prior to the start of your course at UWS.
UWS's English language requirements https://www.uws.ac.uk/international/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.
UWS is Scotland’s leading widening participation university. At UWS widening access has always been central to our institution. We believe in supporting and enabling students to achieve their potential regardless of their background.
Learn more on the University of the West of Scotland website
Historical entry grades data BETA
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £1820* | Year 1 |
| England | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9250* | Year 1 |
| EU | £16000* | Year 1 |
| International | £16000* | Year 1 |
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
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
TUITION FEE INFORMATION - SCOTTISH STUDENTS:
Eligible Scottish domiciled students can usually apply to have their tuition fees paid for them each year of their studies by the Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS). If you're not sure about your eligibility, you should contact SAAS. You need to apply to SAAS each year of study to have your tuition fees paid directly to UWS.
TUITION FEE INFORMATION - UK, IRISH & GIBRALTARIAN STUDENTS:
Eligible students who are domiciled in England, Wales, or Northern Ireland as well as from the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, Gibraltar or the Republic of Ireland will qualify for tuition fees of £9,250 per academic session of study to a maximum of three years if you are studying on a four year bachelor degree course (eg. BAcc (Hons) / BA (Hons) / BEng (Hons) / BSc (Hons)). So, if your degree is four years' duration, you will only be charged tuition fees for three years. Similarly, if you are studying a five year integrated master's degree course (eg. MEng (Hons)) the you will only be charged tuition fees for four years.
TUITION FEE INFORMATION - INTERNATIONAL (NON-EU) & EU STUDENTS:
These tuition fees apply to all non-EU, EEA, and all other EU students (excluding those from Republic of Ireland and Gibraltar, whose fee level is as per UK (non-Scottish) students - see section above for more details).
ADDITIONAL COSTS:
The cost of attending university is an investment in your future career.
In addition to tuition fees and living expenses, some courses involve extra costs such as consumable study materials, field trips, equipment and uniforms. You may also want to purchase some core texts and technology such as a new laptop etc. Some of these additional costs are optional, some, such as uniforms or safety equipment may be mandatory.
Check the course entry on our website for more more information.
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