Law

Law governs how societies organise themselves, protect rights, resolve disputes, and distribute power. Studying it at degree level develops the ability to interpret complex texts, construct rigorous arguments, and navigate systems where competing principles must be balanced. The law and technology pathway adds a dimension that is increasingly central to legal practice: the intersection of legal frameworks with artificial intelligence, data protection, intellectual property in the digital age, cybersecurity regulation, and the governance of emerging technologies.

At the University of Surrey, this three-year full-time programme takes you through the core subjects of English law while embedding technology as a consistent thread throughout your studies. You will study contract, tort, criminal, constitutional, and EU-derived law, developing the doctrinal knowledge and analytical skills that legal education demands, while also engaging with how digital systems, data, and AI are reshaping legal contexts and creating new regulatory challenges. The programme integrates digital skills and confidence directly into the curriculum, preparing you for a legal and business environment where technological literacy is expected rather than optional.

Graduates from this programme are well positioned for careers in law firms specialising in technology, intellectual property, data privacy, and cybersecurity, as well as in-house legal roles at technology companies and digital businesses. Many also move into regulatory and policy roles at bodies concerned with digital governance, competition in technology markets, and data protection. Those who intend to qualify as solicitors in England and Wales typically complete the Solicitors Qualifying Examination after graduating.

The combination of legal training and technology understanding is one of the most valued specialisms in contemporary legal practice.