Joint Honours in Law and Philosophy relaunch
When Adam Smith, as Chair of Moral Philosophy at the University of Glasgow, delivered his famous Lectures on Jurisprudence in 1762, he inaugurated a tradition of thinking about the ‘theory of the general principles of law and government’ philosophically.
It is in keeping with that legacy that the joint ‘Law and Philosophy LLB’ at Glasgow combines the study of Law (Scots Law or Common Law) with the study of Philosophy across a range of subjects, from Moral and Political Philosophy, to Metaphysics and the Philosophy of Language.
Over the last few years, a close research partnership has developed between the School of Law and department of Philosophy (https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/humanities/philosophy/) at Glasgow, culminating in the establishment of the Law and Philosophy Network (https://www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/law-and-philosophy/). Alongside this, a review of our joint Honours programme was carried out, leading to the repurposing of our traditional joint Honours in Law and Philosophy programme adding in some vital new features:
Regular meetings with dedicated staff with cross-discipline interests in law and philosophy
Tailor-made courses at Honours level which seek to synthesis knowledge gained from the study of law and philosophy
Practice-orientated seminars which consider the real-world implications of philosophy and law
In addition, the joint degree (either with Scots or Common Law) provides students with a thorough academic training in the two disciplines and enhances critical and analytical thinking and the skills of argumentation, demonstrating how philosophical thought and method can be applied to the analysis of key legal issues.
Key information:
The degree covers all the subjects required for the Scots Law LLB and meets the requirements of the Law Society of Scotland and the Common Law LLB meets the criteria of the Bar Council and provides an excellent start towards a legal career in England & Wales and elsewhere
Provides choice, at Honours level, over the combination of advanced subjects from the two disciplines, as well as a range of specific courses in Legal Theory
Employers value joint degrees, and the career prospects for those graduating with the joint LLB are excellent
You will have the opportunity, if you wish, to study abroad in your 3rd year
Common Law/Philosophy: MV95 (4 years)
Scots Law/Philosophy: MV15 (4 years)
