Law and Accountancy, LLB (Hons)

Course summary

Our joint programmes allow you to study law alongside another academic discipline. Over four years of study you will take a range of courses from both the Law School and the Business School. The joint LLB Law and Accountancy aims to promote advanced knowledge and understanding of the theory, concepts and rules of law. What is accountancy?Accountancy is one of the fastest-growing areas of business activity.You will examine the basic principles and underlying concepts of accountancy. You will also study the ways in which accounting statements and financial information can be used to improve the quality of decision making.You will learn how accounting relates to the broader context of the strategic and operational aspects of business. You will:

• produce financial statements from the relevant transactions and events affecting organisations

• analyse, interpret, and facilitate the use of accounting information

• relate accounting to the broader context of the strategic and operational aspects of organisations