Program Overview

BA Hons Economics & Business Law

The BA Hons Economics & Business Law program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of economics and business law. The program is offered by the University of Strathclyde, a triple-accredited business school.

Key Facts

• UCAS Code: LM12
• Accreditation: Triple-accredited business school - AMBA, AACSB, and EQUIS
• Applicant Visit Days: These take place in March each year

Study with Us

The program allows students to study in a department that is home to the Fraser of Allander Institute, a leading research institute that offers internship and work placement opportunities. Students will use key economics concepts and models to better understand real-world problems, gain insight into the way law affects organizations, and develop excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Why This Course?

Following the recent global economic crisis, economics is more important and relevant than ever. Decisions on money, banking, interest rates, taxation, and government spending affect us all, with global consequences. The degree will give students the ability to explain complex data in simple terms to different audiences. They will also develop excellent mathematical, statistical, and problem-solving skills.

Course Content

The program covers a range of topics, including:

• Introduction to Economics and Business Analysis & Technology
• Introduction to Tourism Studies and Managing People
• Introduction to Marketing & Entrepreneurship
• Introduction to International Business
• Introduction to Finance and Financial Analysis
• Management Development Programme 1
• Academic Skills

Learning and Teaching

Teaching is over two semesters in blocks of 12 weeks. Classes are taught through lectures, tutorials, and seminars alongside team-based projects, online materials, practical labs, online wikis, problem-based learning, and interactive sessions using personal response systems.

Assessment

The majority of classes involve a final unseen exam, which is normally at the end of the semester. This is usually supplemented by individual and/or group coursework. Assessment methods are varied and include business reports, case studies, essays, presentations, individual and group projects, learning journals, and peer assessments.

Entry Requirements

• Highers: Standard entry requirements: 1st sitting: AAAA/AAABB, 2nd sitting: AAAABB. Minimum entry requirements: 1st sitting: ABBB, 2nd sitting: AABBB.
• A Levels: ABB-BBB
• International Baccalaureate: 32-30
• HNC/HND: Relevant HNC/HND, A in Graded Units
• International Students: View the entry requirements for your country

Fees and Funding

• Scotland: £1,820
• England, Wales & Northern Ireland: £9,535
• Republic of Ireland: If you are an Irish citizen and have been ordinary resident in the Republic of Ireland for the three years prior to the relevant date, and will be coming to Scotland for Educational purposes only, you will meet the criteria of England, Wales & Northern Ireland fee status.
• International: £21,550
• University Preparation Programme Fees: International students can find out more about the costs and payments of studying a university preparation programme at the University of Strathclyde International Study Centre.

Careers

Our Economics graduates find work in accountancy and business services, retail and investment banking, insurance, government, and industry. Job titles include economist, auditor, management accountant, business analyst, investment analyst, risk consultant, and commercial manager. Graduates who specialize in Business Law develop excellent research and analytical skills and can work in government services, commerce and industry, banking and insurance, management and administration. Some graduates go on to do an accelerated graduate LLB degree.