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Law and Economics

Study level:
Undergraduate

Course summary

Law studies the obligations and rights which members of society have in relation to each other and to the state. Economics aims to understand the activities of the different agents in the economy – consumers, producers and the government – and how they all fit together.

Why Law and Economics at Strathclyde?
Ranked Top 10 in the UK for Law (The Times Good University Guide 2021).
Develop an awareness of law and the legal implications of business operations which is sought after by employers.
Access the resources of the Andersonian Library, one of the finest in Scotland, offering a wide range of law reports, legislation, serials and monographs.
Progress to our LLB (Graduate Entry) after completing a joint Honours degree with Law and another subject.

Your Career
Graduates who have studied law and another discipline may be employed in areas where knowledge of the legal implications of business practice is of value, such as government services, commerce and industry, banking and insurance, and management and administration.

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

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How to apply

Apply by
31 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:
ML11
Institution code:
S78
Campus name:
University of Strathclyde
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Standard Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - Not accepted

A level - ABB - BBB

GCSE English Language 6/B or Literature 6/B, GCSE Maths 4/C

Scottish Higher - AAAA

Higher English, Maths/Applications of Mathematics National 5 B-C, or equivalent

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

Year 1 entry: 32-30 Year 2 entry: 36-32 Maths SL5

Scottish HNC - Pass

HNC Social Sciences: A in Graded Unit; Maths National 5 B, or equivalent

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Scottish Higher

1st sitting: AABB 2nd sitting: AABBB (Higher English B and Maths/Applications of Mathematics National 5 C)

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades students were previously accepted 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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Student Outcomes

Operated by the Office for Students

75 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

95 Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
Scotland£1820*Year 1
England£9250*Year 1
Northern Ireland£9250*Year 1
Wales£9250*Year 1
Channel Islands£9250*Year 1
EU£19600Year 1
International£19600Year 1
Republic of Ireland£9250*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

Undergraduate students who live in Scotland will usually have their tuition fees paid by the Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS). If you have previously attended university or college or are not sure about your eligibility, you should contact SAAS to check your eligibility to have your fees paid. SAAS will pay your tuition fees directly to Strathclyde.

Most undergraduate students from the rest of the UK (England, Wales and Northern Ireland) will receive a free year of tuition as, assuming no change in Rest of UK fees policy over the period, the total amount payable by undergraduate students will be capped. For students commencing study next session, this is capped at £27,750. Students studying on Integrated Masters degree programmes pay an additional £9,250 for the Masters year with the exception of those undertaking a full-year industrial placement where a separate placement fee will apply.

The University of Strathclyde offers a wide range of scholarships and bursaries. For further information, please consult the following page: https://www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/scholarships/.

For further information on tuition fees, additional costs and funding for this programme, please view the "Fees and funding" section on the programme website.

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