Law and Accountancy, LLB (Hons)

Joint programmes allow you to study law alongside another named academic discipline. Over four years of study you will take a range of courses from both the Law School and the School with which your programme is combined. Studying a joint degree at Edinburgh provides you with wide-ranging academic foundations and a broader qualification to apply for postgraduate study or employment. The joint LLB in Law and Accountancy aims to promote advanced knowledge and understanding of the theory, concepts and rules of law. Accountancy is one of the fastest-growing areas of business activity. You will examine the basic principles, 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: