Law and Business, 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. There are important connections between business and the law, in particular in property rights and contracting, and business practices. The joint LLB Law and Business programme aims to promote:

• advanced knowledge and understanding of the theory

• concepts and rules of law

• exploration of the global, dynamic climate of contemporary business and management

BusinessStudying business will prepare you for the social, political, environmental and cultural challenges facing contemporary businesses, governments and not-for-profit organisations.Taught by world-leading industry professionals and researchers, you will develop personal and professional competencies such as:

• authentic leadership

• ethical, responsible, sustainable business behaviour

• entrepreneurial practice

• effective communication

This will enable you to work across a range of roles in contemporary business including:

• accountancy and finance

• strategy

• marketing

• human resource management

• data analytics

• entrepreneurship and innovation

The Business School Student Development team provides opportunities for you to develop a range of essential business graduate competencies.You may take undergraduate Edinburgh Awards supported by an alumni professional mentor and trained coaches, focusing on:

• Personal and Professional Development (Year 2)

• Effective and Responsible Leadership (Year 3 or 4)

You can also participate in a large number of business societies, business events and peer-support schemes.

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