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There are a number of ways you can study law at Strathclyde, one such way being the BA degree in combination with another subject. Please note that studying law within the BA degree will not qualify you for entry to the legal profession. For professional qualifications in law students follow the LLB programme.

Law is concerned with the study of the obligations, duties and rights which every member of society has in relation to one another and to the state. The study of law is regarded not as purely vocational, but part of a broader education. You'll develop an awareness of law and the legal implications of business operations which is sought after by employers.

Year 1: you will take Legal Processes and Systems, and Constitutional Law. These classes are the building blocks of most other areas of law, you will learn about the court systems and law-making process in the UK.

Year 2: choice of classes from a range which currently includes Criminal Law and Evidence, Law and Society, Law of Persons, Obligations Law, Administrative Law, Commercial Law and Law of Property.

Year 3: you have the opportunity to study abroad; or continue your studies in Glasgow with further optional modules.

Year 4: law can be taken to joint Honours in combination with one of the subjects listed below; you can choose areas of study which are a development of the classes taken in Years 1 to 3.

Entry Requirements

2027 entry requirements

Standard entry:
4 Highers at AAAA (first sitting) or 5 Highers at AAAAB (two sittings) including English plus Maths or Applications of Maths at National 5.

Widening access entry:
4 Highers at AABB (first sitting) or 5 Highers at AABBB (two sittings) including English plus Maths or Applications of Maths at National 5.