Economics and Law
Career-focused degrees
Our law courses offer the opportunity to develop professional practice skills. Specialising in housing, employment, contract and sports law, the GCU Law Clinic is open to all LLB students who wish to volunteer and provide advice on civil law matters under the supervision of qualified and practising solicitors.
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Bachelor of Laws
| Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location | UCAS code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Full Time |
4 Years | Sep 24 | Glasgow | M114 |
You can pursue a career as a solicitor if you enjoy absorbing information and communicating effectively. Study the legal system of Scotland, as well as private, public, criminal and commercial law at degree level.
Bachelor of Laws Fast-track
| Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location | UCAS code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Full Time |
2 Years | Sep 24 | Glasgow | M115 |
If you hold an honours degree in another discipline, attain LLB status in two years. Pursue a career as a solicitor via this fast track LLB route. Study the legal system of Scotland, as well as private, public, criminal and commercial law.
International Commercial Law
| Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
Full time |
2 Years | Sep 24 | Glasgow |
Drawing on expertise from the fields of economics and law, this distinct course is deeply interdisciplinary and uniquely informed.
View 5 other study options
| Award | Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LLM (Two-year) | Full time | 2 Years | Jan 25 | Glasgow |
| Award | Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LLM | Full Time | 1 Year | Sep 24 | Glasgow |
| Award | Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LLM | Full Time | 1 Year | Jan 25 | Glasgow |
| Award | Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LLM | Part Time | 2 Years | Sep 24 | Glasgow |
| Award | Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LLM | Part Time | 2 Years | Jan 25 | Glasgow |
International Economic and Social Justice
| Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
Full Time |
1 Year | Sep 24 | Glasgow |
Study topics related to inequality, migration, feminist economics and globalisation. Progress to a career in research, policy development, analysis and evaluation within national governments, international agencies or research organisations.
View 3 other study options
| Award | Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSc (Two-year) | Full Time | 2 Years | Sep 24 | Glasgow |
| Award | Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSc | Full Time | 16 Months | Jan 25 | Glasgow |
| Award | Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSc (Two-year) | Full Time | 2 Years | Jan 25 | Glasgow |
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