Program Overview

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Introduction to the BA (Hons) Law and Management Course

The BA (Hons) Law and Management course at Robert Gordon University is designed to equip students with a sound understanding of law and key business management skills and knowledge. This undergraduate program offers a high level of flexibility, particularly at the Honours level, allowing students to specialize in areas of interest.

Course Overview

• The course is delivered on campus.
• The mode of attendance is full-time.
• The start date is September.
• The course length is 4 years.

What You Will Study

The curriculum is structured to provide a comprehensive understanding of law and management principles. In Year 1, students gain an understanding of the sources and nature of legal rules and institutions, as well as an overview of managerial and economic systems relevant to business. Transferable skills such as analytical and presentation skills are also taught.

Year 1

• Students study four modules each term, with each module involving around three hours of class teaching per week.
• Modules include an introduction to law, management principles, and economic concepts.

Year 2

• This year develops concepts introduced in Year 1 and provides specialized knowledge of Private and Public Law subjects and areas of Management of particular relevance to businesses.
• Students have the option to choose a specific area of Management for focused study.

Year 3

• Students build on the fundamental Legal and Management concepts learned in Years 1 and 2 and continue to gain specialized knowledge.
• There is an opportunity to undertake a placement to gain practical experience and build on employability skills.
• An optional legal route is available for students after successful completion of Year 3 if they wish to access the LLB.

Year 4

• In the final year, students can specialize further in either law, management, or a combination of both.
• Relevant to career aspirations, the modules develop students' understanding of Law and Management and help prepare a Dissertation on a specialist topic through independent study and research.
• The grade achieved in each module in the final year determines the Honours classification.

Student Stories

Hear from students and graduates about their experiences studying this course, including their achievements and career paths.

Sustainability Commitment

The course embeds the role and process of sustainability, promoting engagement with the School's Grampian Community Law Centre and the new Climate Clinic. These ventures help students merge law and practice at an intellectual and practical level, exposing them to sustainability and its real-world impact.

Events

The university hosts on-campus and virtual events to help prospective students find out more about the course, student experience, and future career paths.

Course and Module Information

Modules and delivery order may change for operational purposes. The University regularly reviews its courses, and course content and structure may change over time.

Learning Methods

• The course involves four modules each term, with each module having around three hours of class teaching per week.
• Most modules have two hours of lectures and a further one hour tutorial taught to a small group of about 18 students.
• Course resources are available on CampusMoodle, an innovative online teaching and learning environment.

Activity Summary

• Lectures: 40 students per group, 6 hours per week
• Tutorial: 18 students per group, 3 hours per week
• Practical class or workshop: 30 hours per term
• Independent Study: 47 hours per week

Independent Study

In Year 4, students undertake a 12,000-word Dissertation, which accounts for two modules. The remaining six modules are optional, allowing students to tailor their degree to a chosen career pathway in either Law or Management.

Staff

All academic staff are encouraged to work towards a Higher Education Academy Fellowship. Many staff have professional Legal and Management experience, meaning the course is taught with a highly practical edge.

Assessment

Assessment methods vary according to module choices. Typically, students are assessed each year through a combination of written exams, written assignments, oral assessments, and class tests.

Feedback

The university aims to provide feedback within 20 working days of hand-in for all written exams, coursework, and practical exams.

Academic Support

The Inclusion Centre advises and supports students who disclose a sensory or mobility impairment, chronic medical condition, mental health issue, dyslexia, and other specific learning differences.

Online Learning and Support

All students benefit from using the collaborative virtual learning environment, Moodle, which provides 24/7 online access to learning material and resources.

Study Skills Support

The Study Support Team provides training and support in academic writing, study skills, maths and statistics, and information technology support.

Library Support

The Library offers support for the course, including books, eBooks, and journals, as well as online reading lists, workshops, and drop-ins on searching skills and referencing.

Placements

In the summer between Years 3 and 4, students have the opportunity to gain practical experience through a paid 12-week placement with a small, medium-sized, or multinational organization.

Study Abroad

In Year 3, students can spend a 12-week term abroad at one of the university's partner universities in Europe or the US.

Job Prospects

Previous BA Law and Management graduates have gone on to pursue careers as qualified conveyancers, executory practitioners, technical analysts, paralegals, logistics executives, and more. Graduates secure positions in oil and gas companies, banks, businesses, the civil service, corporate consultancy firms, and the police.

Entry Requirements

• Standard Entry Requirements:
  • SQA Higher: BBBC
  • GCE A Level: BCC
  • Irish Leaving Certificate Higher: H2H3H3H3
  • IB Diploma: 27
• Minimum Entry Requirements for widening access applicants: SQA Higher: BBC/BCCC
• Alternative Qualifications: The university welcomes applications from those with equivalent qualifications, including SVQs/NVQs, access programmes, Foundation Apprenticeships, and overseas qualifications.

Fees and Funding

• Scottish Students: Ł1,820 per year for 4 years
• Rest of UK Students: Ł9,535 per year for 4 years (for the academic year mentioned) and Ł6,250 per year for 4 years (for a different academic year)
• International Students: Ł17,570 per year for 4 years (for the academic year mentioned) and Ł16,980 per year for 4 years (for a different academic year)
• The university offers various scholarships and financial awards. Students from Scotland may be eligible for funding from SAAS, while students from other parts of the UK should visit the appropriate website for their country.

Additional Costs

Some other costs are not included in the course fees, such as the cost of books, costs associated with any placement or study abroad, accommodation, and living costs.

Disclaimer

For new intakes, course fees are reviewed and published annually for each mode of delivery. Tuition fees are fixed for the duration of a course at the rate confirmed in the offer letter.