BA/BSc (Hons) Law and Accounting

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BA/BSc (Hons) Law and Accounting | The fields of accounting, finance & economics have developed considerably in recent years, and today’s graduates are expected to have a range of skills that transfer into a business environment. Our degrees have been designed to equip you with the knowledge you’ll need in any organisation, large or small. On the BA/BSc (Hons) Law and Accounting degree, you’ll acquire accounting skills and legal knowledge, enabling you to pursue a career in either profession or combine the two. To be a successful accountant, you’ll need an understanding of the law, while commercial lawyers often operate in accounting and economic environments.

What you need to know about Law and Accounting

The Law and Accounting degree combines two of the most business-critical functions, allowing you to develop accounting skills and legal knowledge. This degree aims to produce professionally focused graduates with a deep working knowledge of the theory and practice of accounting and law. The MSc in Law and Business is an intellectual stimulation that teaches you the legal aspects of the business while also providing insight into corporate regulation, consumer law, and other topics.

You’ll learn from practising lawyers, business leaders and leading academics and gain a solid understanding of the accounting and legal professions, opening doors for many career paths.

The Law and Accounting course will equip you with a fundamental understanding of how legal considerations impact every aspect of management activity. You’ll study both academic and practical elements that are highly valued in other occupations outside the law, which, alongside modules about them, give students critical transferable skills like communication or enterprise problem-solving abilities for their future careers.

Graduates who wish to continue their studies towards professional accreditation in the accounting profession can take advantage of a ‘fast track’ agreement with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). Subject to passing the required combination of courses on your degree, you will be exempt from specific modules required on the route towards professional accreditation.

Course Length: 3 years / 4 years including Foundation year;
Start dates: January / April / August / September;

Career opportunities

The demand for graduates with accounting and law backgrounds is strong, both in large accounting firms that have forensic departments and/or litigation departments and from legal firms, in particular from those firms that specialize in corporate law. However, this degree will also be of interest to those who wish to pursue different areas of accounting (for example auditing, taxation, insolvency, etc.) and of law (as knowledge of business and taxation issues influence legal advice given about probate, divorce settlements, etc).

You can further your career in professions such as:

Accountant
Solicitor
Barrister
Funds Manager
Financial Analyst
Corporate Banker
Legal Advisor
Accountant
Investment Manager
Taxation Advisor
Insurance Claims
Management
Civil Service Manager
Teacher
Asset Leasing Manager
Equity Trader
Compliance Officer
Academic lecturer (3rd level)
Barrister’s Clerk
Chartered Legal Executive
Licensed Conveyancer
Paralegal
Finance Analyst
Trading Standards Officer
Human Resources Officer
Management Consultant
Risk Manager
Project Manager
Consultant
Software Consultant

And more;

Entry requirements

Minimum Age: 18 years old;
Applicants are required to submit proof of prior certificated learning (e.g. Secondary School Diploma/Baccalaureate/Level 3 qualification) and/or relevant work experience;
Applications from mature candidates without formal qualifications are welcomed provided they could demonstrate appropriate levels of relevant ability and experience.
If you are unable to meet the entry requirements for this course you may still be eligible for our Foundation year course. This is an extra year of study to prepare you for the full degree.
Applicants who do not have English as their first language will be required to demonstrate an approved level of proficiency in the use of the English language.
Applicants must bring their original certificates when coming for registration;

Course structure - Modules

Year 1

Business Environment
Business Skills
Economics for Business
Introduction to Financial Accounting
Professional Studies & Quantitative Techniques
Law for Accounting
Business Management
Basic Statistical Techniques

Year 2

Legal Aspects of Business
Law of Contract
Law of Torts
Financial Reporting for Business
Law of Business Organisations
Management Accounting
Corporate Financial Management
Equity & The Law of Trusts

Year 3

Commercial Law
Business Strategy
Financial Auditing
Major Project
Advanced Accounting Theory & Practice
Employment Law
Advanced Management Accounting
Company Law

* The units can vary, depending on the chosen pathway or optional modules which your institution will choose for the course structure.

Assessment

We’ll assess your progress through a variety of methods from coursework, group assignments, activity-based assignments and exams. You can expect to part take in on-going problem-solving activities, projects and presentations. You’ll also be able to access support material through Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).

All assignments are designed with your career progression in mind and give you opportunities to develop and improve transferable skills employers look for.

Progression

After completing your undergraduate degree, if you decide to enhance your career prospects even further you can apply for a postgraduate Master program. For more information regarding progression please contact Atlantic London.

Funding

Self-Funding

The Tuition Fee of the course will vary depending on the institution you wish to study in, as well as your status in the UK. The course is available for UK/EU and International Students as well. Please contact us to find out the tuition fee for a specific course you’d like to know about.

Government Funds – Student Finance England

If you are an UK/EU citizen or living in the UK on Indefinite stay, you can receive support from the government via Student Loan Company to cover tuition fees and some living costs while studying, depending on your circumstances. Tuition fee loans, to cover the full cost of your course, are paid directly to the course provider. Maintenance loans can be applied for at the same time, lending you money at the start of each term. You won’t have to pay back the loan until after your course, when you’re earning above a certain level. Students can still apply for grants if they’re eligible for certain benefits, disabled, or need help with childcare costs.