BA (Hons) Law and Economics

This degree is designed for students who are curious about how laws shape economic systems and business decisions, offering a unique blend of legal insight and economic analysis. Over three years, you’ll explore core legal principles alongside economic theory, giving you the tools to understand markets, regulations, and the financial decisions that drive businesses and governments.

Curriculum Structure

Year 1

In your first year, you’ll establish a strong foundation in both law and economics. Law modules like Introduction to Law and Contract Law introduce you to legal systems, case analysis, and key principles, while economics modules such as Principles of Economics and Quantitative Methods help you understand markets, decision-making, and data analysis. This combination develops your analytical thinking and problem-solving skills from the start.

Year 2

The second year focuses on applying your knowledge in more complex contexts. Law modules like Criminal Law and Public Law deepen your understanding of legal reasoning and regulatory frameworks, while economics modules such as Microeconomics and Macroeconomics and Business Economics explore how policies and market forces impact businesses and society. This year strengthens your ability to connect legal structures with economic outcomes.

Year 3

In your final year, you’ll engage with advanced concepts and independent research. Law modules such as Employment Law or Property Law prepare you for professional legal reasoning, while economics modules like Financial Economics or Economics Dissertation allow you to analyse real-world economic issues. This final stage integrates everything you’ve learned, preparing you for careers in law, finance, policy, or consultancy.

Focus areas: “Contract law, criminal law, public law, employment law, property law, microeconomics, macroeconomics, business economics, financial economics, legal and economic analysis.”

Learning outcomes: “Ability to apply legal and economic principles to real-world scenarios; strong analytical, research, and critical-thinking skills; understanding of regulatory and market frameworks; preparedness for careers in law, finance, policy, or consultancy.”

Professional alignment (accreditation): Law modules provide essential legal knowledge for further professional training, while economics modules develop quantitative and analytical skills valued across multiple industries.

Reputation (employability potential): Graduates gain a versatile skill set combining law and economics, making them attractive to employers in legal services, finance, public policy, consultancy, and business sectors, ensuring broad career opportunities.