Law and Accounting - BA (Hons)

University of Derby

BA Hons Law and AccountingHow are laws made How do we reform them How do companies build financial strategies What role do Accountants have in ensuring a business is successful Why choose this course On this degree youll explore a range of legal factual and conceptual sources to fully understand the operation and methodology of the English Legal System Youll also gain a solid base in accounting exploring key areas such as financial accounting and management accounting How you will learn Youll be taught through a variety of methods such as lectures seminars workshops and tutorials student presentations debates onetoone sessions with a tutor work projects selfdirected study video discussions with overseas partner institutions case preparation mooting where you present a legal issue against opposing counsel in a mock court case interviewing negotiation Engaging in real or simulated legal practice you will build a range of the key skills required to succeed in the legal sector at every stage of the course Opportunities and experiences Youll be able to put your skills into practice from day one with our range of specialist facilities Our replica Crown Court at One Friar Gate square allows our Law students to learn in a real courtroom environment Our Financial Markets Lab offers direct use of financial data information and analytics in a dedicated trading room which provides a simulation of what its like to work on a real trading floor in the financial district You can choose to take an Accounting placement year between years two and three of your degree which would supercharge your employability and improve your prospects after graduation We can help you to find a placement and provide support throughout your year away If thats not for you you can choose to complete internships during the summer breaks instead Careers and employability Studying a Law based course can open up a range of roles in fields such as education profession libraries museums archives law the civil service management marketing and the uniformed service Accounting and finance graduates are in demand the world over so you will have the opportunity to work in many diverse fields Our former students have gone on to excel in local practices multinational accounting firms merchant banks and other major businesses

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