BA (Hons) Law at University of the West of Scotland

Programme overview

The BA (Hons) Law covers a wide range of legal subjects, meaning you are skilled in advising organisations on how to comply with their legal obligations and prepares you for success in legal or law-related settings. This degree will equip you with a solid understanding of how law shapes our society, enabling you to embark on a career in a wide variety of employment sectors. You’ll also learn the knowledge and skills sought after by employers in law-related and business sectors.

Duration: 4 years full-time, typically 6 years part-time | Study mode: full-time; part-time | Intake: Paisley: September | Location: Paisley, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Full-time study lasts, normally, four years for the Honours title and three years for the Ordinary title. Part-time study lasts for a maximum of six years. However, part-time students can study between 30 and 119 credits per academic session thus shortening the length of time taken to obtain the qualification. Full-time and part-time delivery will, on the whole, be during the day.

Career pathways

BA (Hons) Law graduates are equipped for careers within and out-with the legal sector. Graduates will also be well positioned to compete for places on graduate training schemes. * Please note, the BA (Hons) Law degree is not a direct path to practicing as a solicitor in Scotland. In order to practice as a Scottish solicitor, students would need to undertake further study on an LLB degree programme.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Year 1: Scottish Highers: BBBC (102 UCAS Tariff points) including English; Minimum: CCC (63 UCAS Tariff points) including English; Alternative Minimum Entry Requirements: CC (42 UCAS Tariff points) including English PLUS successful completion of one of the following: UWS Foundation Academy; Foundation Apprenticeship; UWS Next Steps to University module; Routes for All; LEAPS; A levels: Standard Entry Requirements: BCC (112 UCAS Tariff points); Minimum Entry Requirements: CCC (104 UCAS Tariff points); Irish Leaving Certificate: Standard Entry requirements: H1H2H2H2; Minimum Entry Requirements: H2H2H2; International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma; 24 points; Scottish Wider Access Programme (SWAP); Access to Humanities (BBB); BTEC Extended Diploma: MMM; T Level: Full T-Level with Grade P (A*- C); University of Strathclyde Pre-entry course; Composite mark of over 60%; Year 2: HNC: Legal Services; Legal Studies; or acceptable equivalent; Year 3: HND: Legal Services; Legal Studies; or acceptable equivalent; English language: IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no sub-test below 5.5. UCAS code M101.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,820 a year (2026/27). Scottish: cost per year of study (usually paid by the Scottish Government via SAAS*) Source

International applicants: GBP 16,275 a year (2026/27). International (all other EU plus Non-EU): per year of study Source

Intake: Paisley: September

Duration: 4 years full-time, typically 6 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/9f4d96bc-be64-575d-3241-fb23201e6cea

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