LLB (Hons) Law with options in Accountancy Bachelor's degree at the University of Aberdeen

Introduction to Scottish Criminal Law including its sources and current law. Examines various aspects of substantive law including crimes against the person, crimes of dishonesty, crimes against property and criminal defences enabling students to understand and apply the law in these areas. Develops student's written, verbal and analytical skills utilising written course work and problem solving exercises in tutorial groups.

Provides a map of private law as drawn from the institutional scheme. Progresses to an equivalent of the medical student's study of anatomy in the sense that, concentrating on the law of property and obligations, it examines the main concepts of private law and how they operate together as a system to solve everyday legal problems.

Introduces the fundamental components and characteristics of the Scottish legal system. Includes a study skills programme which covers different facets of the study of law along with a series of practical workshops which introduce key legal information sources (both electronic and paper) and appropriate search strategies. Covers topics such as the Scottish legal tradition, formal sources of Scots law, the legislative process, organisation of the courts, judicial precedent, civil procedure, alter

Introduction to the laws and rules of the UK Constitution. Major topics include the institutions of state, parliamentary sovereignty, the rule of law, the separation of powers, and devolution.

Introduces students to two of the key branches of the Scots law of obligations, namely delict (which governs legal liability for situations such as the negligent infliction of harm upon others and defamation) and unjustified enrichment (which is concerned with questions such as, if I pay you money in error, am I entitled to demand that you return it?).

Introduction to accounting which aims to provide an understanding of how organisations – particularly small and medium sized businesses – capture, create and use accounting information both to guide their activities internally within the management function and to communicate their financial performance and position to external users of the accounts. Allows students to develop practical and analytical skills through a problem-solving approach to accounting-related aspects of business performance

Prescribed for level 1 undergraduate students and articulating students who are in their first year at the University. Studied entirely online, takes approximately 2-3 hours to complete and can be taken in one sitting, or spread across the first 4 weeks of term. Topics include University orientation overview, equality & diversity, MySkills, health, safety and cyber security, and academic integrity.

Introduces the theoretical and contextual foundation of accounting. Does not involve any technical aspects of accounting or bookkeeping but provides an introduction to the political, economic, institutional, professional and managerial context of accounting. Main content includes: Socio-political and economic mechanisms of accountability; theories of accountability. Constitution of organisations and the role of accounting within organisations. Constitution of accounting as a business function: h

One of the central subjects of private law and one of the main branches of the law of obligations. Covers obligations which are voluntary in nature. Every day we make contracts from buying a newspaper to buying a house. An area where Scots law and English law are very similar. Covers Scots contract law but also highlights where English law differs with the aim of giving students a working knowledge of contract in both countries.

Examines the law of the European Union and its relationship with the legal systems of the United Kingdom. Lecture topics include the composition and function of the EU Institutions, sources and effects of EU Law, state liability and judicial review. Other topics covered include human rights in the EU, the fundamental freedoms, and competition law. Each lecture topic includes consideration of the evolving relationship between the legal systems of the United Kingdom and the European Union.

All about things. What items can you own? How do you become owner of property? What can you do as an owner of property? What can you do with the property of other people? An understanding of Scots property law is crucial to markets, commerce and domestic life. Gives students a broad overview of the regulation of land, moveable items and incorporeal rights like intellectual property in Scotland.

Consists of various elements split broadly into three parts: (1) the law of agency and the law of partnership; (2) company law; and (3) debt and insolvency law. Lectures focus on the creation of agency, partnership and companies of different types; the rules that enable these commercial organisations to function; and the law concerning the termination of these commercial organisations, particularly due to insolvency.

Introduces the key facets of the law governing the formation of adult relationships, including the constitution of marriage and civil partnership, legal rights and duties of spouses and civil partners, same sex marriage, the grounds for divorce and the financial aspects of breakdown of marriage and relationships of cohabitation. Also focuses on the relationship between children and adults and the legal rights of children, including parental rights and responsibilities, court orders relating to c

Provides students with an introduction to some of the topical issues of legal theory combining theoretical discussion with practical examples. Aims to give students an accessible introduction to some important theoretical concepts and help them to develop their skills in critical thinking. The modular structure ensures that students will be exposed to a wide range of theoretical concepts and approaches. At present, the four modules are as follows: (Judicial decision-making, Feminist legal theory

Examines both testate and intestate succession, in the context of the general principles of the law of succession, including legal rights. Introduces the functions of trusts, the rights of beneficiaries and the powers and duties of trustees. Required for students studying for the Aberdeen LLB who wish to use their degree to enter the Scottish legal profession. Available only to LLB students in Programme year 2 or above and graduates on the 2 year degree.

Extends the operational tools and techniques introduced in level 1 Accountancy courses. Develops more complex problem-solving techniques in the planning, control and decision-making process. Shows how quantitative methods and analytical techniques can be applied in management accounting solutions to management problems. Emphasises the diverse industrial, commercial and not-for-profit settings in which management accountants work. Seeks to develop in students an understanding of the organisationa

Builds upon material introduced in first year to develop students' technical skills in financial statement preparation. Students will gain an appreciation of the regulatory framework for financial reporting. Examines the usefulness of financial statement information, by looking at the form and content of accounts produced by public limited companies. Students will explore how to account for basic transactions through the implementation of current accounting standards and apply their knowledge in

Examines in detail both administrative law and civil liberties under the constitution of the United Kingdom. Major topics include judicial review (scope, standing and grounds), the European Convention on Human Rights, the Human Rights Act 1998, voting rights, and common law rights.

Deals with the rules of evidence as they apply in the courtroom. The rules in both criminal and civil cases will be analysed. The legal requirements for leading real evidence, documentary evidence and witness testimony are considered. Topics include: relevancy, the corroboration rule, hearsay evidence, expert evidence, confession evidence and search evidence.

Examines, through a series of lectures and tutorials, a number of important areas of Scots commercial and consumer law, including the sale and supply of goods and services, consumer protection, cautionary obligations, insurance, and consumer credit. Also, through lectures, and a presentation, introduces students to the skills and techniques of advocacy in the context of a commercial and/or consumer dispute.