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Law and Economics

University of Derby

Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 3 Years LawPolicingAccounting and financeEconomics

UCAS Points

112 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£25,000

About this course

**BA (Hons) Law and Economics Explore the English Legal system and its applications, while learning how to apply economics to key business issues.**

Why choose this course?

You'll study Economics modules designed to explore the application of economic theory to real-life situations. We’ll use our academic expertise to help you make robust links between economic theoretical frameworks and the practicalities of the real world. Through our Financial Markets lab that utilises the same technology used by finance professionals worldwide, and our mock Crown Courtroom to hone your legal skills, you'll be able to put your skills into practice and gain valuable experience.

How you will learn

You'll be taught through a variety of methods such as:

  • lectures

  • seminars

  • workshops and tutorials

  • student presentations

  • debates

  • one-to-one sessions with a tutor

  • work projects

  • self-directed study

  • video discussions with overseas partner institutions

  • case preparation

  • mooting - where you present a legal issue against opposing counsel in a mock court case

  • interviewing

  • negotiation

  • engaging in real or simulated legal practice, you will build a range of the key skills required to succeed in the legal sector at every stage of the course.

    Opportunities and experiences

    You’ll be able to put your skills into practice from day one with our range of specialist facilities. Our replica Crown Court at One Friar Gate square allows our Law students to learn in a real courtroom environment. Our Financial Markets Lab offers direct use of financial data, information and analytics in a dedicated trading room which provides a simulation of what it’s like to work on a real trading floor in the financial district.

    Careers and employability

    Studying a Law based course can open up a range of roles in fields such as education profession, libraries, museums, archives, law, the civil service, management, marketing and the uniformed service.

    Economics graduates with an understanding of business and leadership are in great demand across the public, private and voluntary sectors worldwide. As well as roles in international business, consultancy and finance, you could pursue opportunities in government departments, development agencies, charities and not-for-profit organisations.

    • Entry Requirements

    UCAS Tariff Points 112 points

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations. Click through for salaries, employment rates and other UK degrees that lead there:

    2431 Management consultants and business analysts 4124 Finance officers 1136 Human resource managers and directors 3531 Brokers 2433 Actuaries, economists and statisticians 3534 Financial accounts managers

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    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Derby
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Law, Policing, Accounting and finance, Economics
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £25,000

    Offered by

    University of Derby

    Derby

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