Law

Department of Law, Economics, Accountancy and Risk

Contact: Alison Britton T: +44 (0)141 331 3124 E: alison.britton@gcu.ac.uk

GCU Law hosts a vibrant LLB degree programme which has excellent staff/student ratios focused on providing individualised attention to students and their progress. We enjoy strong connections with legal practice with students participating in regular events and training to improve their academic experience, legal skills and employability.

GCU Law researchers cover a wide range of topics including international human rights law, legal theory, criminal law, forensic science, the legal profession, health care law, ethics and delict.

GCU Law also offers postgraduate opportunities. We host a dynamic postgraduate group comprising both national and international students. Our completion rates are excellent.

We offer a diverse range of potential PhD topics, falling under three themes: International Law, Society & Justice; and Private Law. Since 2010, students also have the opportunity to undertake a Professional Doctorate in Justice and Policy.

Areas of Excellence

Citizenship and Human Rights
Criminal Law, Juries and Miscarriages of Justice
Delict
European Law
Expert Evidence
Gender in Law
Health Care Law, Ethics and Policy
International Contract, Economic and Trade Law
IT law
Islamic law
Media law
Professional Legal Structures
State Responsibility and Aggression

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