Economics and Legal Studies - MA (Hons)

University of Aberdeen

Economics and Legal Studies at Aberdeen is a great combination, adding to your solid grounding in economics, business, management and organisations with a deeper focus on the legal framework within which businesses of all sizes operate. You will gain highly developed analytical and intellectual skills to add to your knowledge of how the global economy works and a head start for a career in international business or many other options.In Economics, you will explore the microeconomics of business and society, macroeconomics of the world economy and economic problems in political, social and historical contexts, with a strong emphasis on applied learning. You will thrive in the dynamic, international environment of our Business School of over 40 nationalities and be taught by experts including leading petroleum economist and government adviser Professor Alex Kemp and our health economists whose work influences Scottish and UK policy decisions on public health.**Aberdeen Law school has an outstanding reputation, ranked 12th in the UK out of more than 90 law schools, positioned in the top five for graduate prospects and scores an impressive 95% for student satisfaction.** You will add value to your studies in economics by studying what law teaches us about a society, exploring commercial law, government and law, European and international law, and topical issues including human rights within the EU. Studying law develops important academic qualities including clear, careful and independent thinking, adding value to your education in economics and extending your already-bright career opportunities in business, public sector, international organisations, local and national government service, marketing and much more.

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