BA (Hons) Law and Accounting

This degree is ideal for students who want to combine a deep understanding of law with strong financial and accounting skills. Over three years, you’ll explore essential legal principles alongside core accounting and finance concepts, equipping you to navigate the legal and financial aspects of business with confidence.

Curriculum Structure

Year 1

In the first year, you’ll build a solid foundation in both law and accounting. Law modules such as Introduction to Law and Contract Law cover the basics of legal systems and key principles, while accounting modules like Financial Accounting and Business Finance teach you how to analyse financial statements and understand economic decision-making. This combination develops your analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills early on.

Year 2

The second year focuses on applying your knowledge in more complex contexts. Law modules such as Criminal Law and Public Law enhance your legal reasoning, while accounting modules like Management Accounting and Auditing explore financial planning, control, and reporting. You’ll start to see how legal frameworks interact with financial operations, preparing you for real-world business challenges.

Year 3

In your final year, the focus shifts to strategic thinking and professional readiness. You’ll study advanced law modules such as Employment Law or Commercial Law, alongside accounting modules like Financial Management and Accounting Project, where you can undertake independent research or practical financial projects. This final stage integrates your learning, preparing you for careers in law, finance, auditing, or consultancy.

Focus areas: “Contract law, criminal law, public law, employment law, commercial law, financial accounting, management accounting, auditing, business finance, legal and financial analysis.”

Learning outcomes: “Ability to apply both legal and accounting principles to complex business scenarios; strong analytical, numerical, and research skills; understanding of regulatory, financial, and legal frameworks; readiness for careers in law, accounting, auditing, or consultancy.”

Professional alignment (accreditation): Law modules provide foundational legal knowledge for further training, while accounting modules prepare you for professional accounting and finance roles, giving you a dual advantage in the job market.

Reputation (employability potential): Graduates gain a versatile skill set that combines law and accounting, making them highly attractive to employers in corporate law, finance, auditing, consultancy, and business sectors, offering excellent career flexibility.