BA (Hons) Law and Management at Robert Gordon University

Programme overview

The Law and Management course from Robert Gordon University equips you with a sound understanding of law as well as key business management skills and knowledge. The high level of flexibility within the course, particularly at Honours level, allows you to shape your degree to specialise in the areas you develop an interest in. As well as studying core law subjects, you will also study management perspectives and principles, gain an understanding of economic concepts and learn effective people management skills.

Faculty: School of Law and Social Sciences | Duration: 4 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September | Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

In Year 1 you will gain an understanding of the sources and nature of legal rules and institutions, as well as an overview of the managerial and economic systems relevant to Business. Transferable skills such as analytical and presentation skills will also be taught. This year develops concepts introduced in Year 1 and provides specialised knowledge of Private and Public Law subjects and areas of Management of particular relevance to businesses.

Career pathways

Previous BA Law and Management graduates of Robert Gordon University have gone on to pursue the following careers: Qualified conveyancer, Executory practitioner, Technical Analyst, Paralega, Logistics Executive. Graduates secure positions working within oil and gas companies, banks and businesses, the civil service, corporate consultancy firms and the police.

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Entry requirements

QS/SQA Higher: BBBC GCE A Level: BCC Irish Leaving Certificate Higher: H2H3H3H3 IB Diploma: 27 Minimum Entry Requirements The minimum entry requirements for widening access applicants are: QS/SQA Higher: BBC/BCCC Alternative Qualifications We welcome applications from those with equivalent qualifications to those stated, including SVQs/NVQs, access programmes, Foundation Apprenticeships and overseas qualifications. Applications from students with non-standard qualifications or work experience will be considered on an individual basis. Applicants from Partner Colleges A relevant HND from one of our partner colleges will be considered for entry into Year 3. Applicants from Foundation Pathway Providers Entry to year 1 or year 2 may be possible for students who have completed a Foundation Certificate or Foundation Undergraduate Pathway programme, from an approved UK provider, at 60% or above. For courses which require a specific subjects match, such as English or Maths, these would need to provided in addition to the Pathway Programme Certificate or result. Advanced Entry All other applicants who are interested in applying for advanced entry will be considered on an individual basis. Applicants whose first language is not English should have an IELTS of 6.0 overall, with no component lower than 5.5, or an equivalent. UCAS code: M990.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,820 a year (2026/2027). Scottish students, full time on campus, over 4 years (same fee each year) Source

International applicants: GBP 17,570 a year (2026/2027). International students, full time on campus, over 4 years (same fee each year) Source

Intake: September

Duration: 4 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.rgu.ac.uk/study/courses/ba-hons-law-and-management#apply

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