This innovative course enables you to compete in the current employment market by providing a combination of financial, legal and organisational skills. It is designed for students requiring a degree combining the disciplines of law and accountancy. The course provides generous exemptions from either the academic stage of training for the Law Society and Bar Council or the Foundation level examinations for the major professional accountancy bodies. The course follows a modular structure and offers greater choice and flexibility for applicants wishing to pursue a career in law, accountancy or taxation. It covers more ground than a 'pure' law degree or accountancy degree.
Students choosing either route also choose from a wide range of accountancy, law and other options.
Generally, teaching will include one-hour lectures, workshops, tutorials and seminars. We regard communications and information technology as fundamental to successful, flexible teaching and learning strategies. Assessment approaches vary depending on the knowledge and skills fostered during the course of study. Graduates are well-placed to pursue careers in insolvency, taxation, forensic accounting and Government departments where the combined skills of the accountant and lawyer would be invaluable. Recognises the increasing extent to which accountants and lawyers need to work together.