University of Derby

Law and Economics

University of DerbyDerby (Kedleston Road), United Kingdom

Course overview

• ▼ Community Justice Hub The Community Justice Hub allows our Law and Social Sciences students to work collaboratively with the police and council to tackle crime across the city. • ► Community Legal Advice Centre The Student Legal Advice Centre is run by our LLB (Hons) students and provides members of the public with free legal advice on a wide range of areas of law. • ► Financial Markets Lab In our Financial Markets Lab, our students can gain hands-on experience using the same information and technology relied on by financial professionals all over the world. • ► Replica Crown Court Provides a practical learning space where you can take part in activities like moot court. • You want to study two subjects you’re passionate about • You’ve got a specific career in mind and want to create a tailored degree to prepare you for the future

Key highlights

  • Community Justice Hub working with police and council to tackle crime
  • Student-run legal advice centre offering free advice to the public
  • Financial Markets Lab using professional-standard financial information and technology
  • Replica Crown Court for practical activities such as mooting
  • Combine two subjects into a degree tailored to career goals

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 112 — Requirement: What we're looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 112 A Level: BBC T Level: Merit BTEC: DMM GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to…
  • A-level: BBC — …What we're looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 112 A Level: BBC T Level: Merit BTEC: DMM GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to HE: Pass Access…
  • T-level: Merit — …looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 112 A Level: BBC T Level: Merit BTEC: DMM GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diplom…
  • BTEC: DMM — …Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 112 A Level: BBC T Level: Merit BTEC: DMM GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credi…
  • GCSE: 4/C — to include Mathematics, English
  • Access to HE Diploma: Pass — Pass; with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum

Scholarships

  • Full Payment Discount

    If you pay your annual tuition fee in full ahead of enrolment, you will benefit from a £1,000 discount.

    Up to £1,000
  • Sports Scholarships - Individual and Team Sport Scholar

    Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.

  • Sports Scholarships - Performance Team Sports Scholar

    Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.

  • Talented Athlete Award

    Please contact the provider.

  • Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships

    Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships - £2,000

    Up to £2,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Economist
  • Paralegal
  • Financial analyst
  • Compliance officer
  • Policy analyst
  • Legal executive

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £17,500 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Derby, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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