Course Overview

Our course gives you a broad foundation in the law of Scotland. In the first three years, you study all the subjects specified by the Law Society of Scotland to enable you to seek qualification as a solicitor. In the fourth year, there is a range of optional law subjects, and you'll also write a dissertation on a legal topic of your choice.

Contemporary legal professionals must be business-orientated. Our LLB lets you choose several business-related non-law modules, such as Financial Accounting or Exploring Entrepreneurship. You may also study a language.

The LLB is a full-time course. You may graduate with an LLB Ordinary degree after three years or an LLB Honours degree after four years. You'll learn through various teaching methods, including lectures and tutorials, interactive practice sessions, and independent study.

This degree will improve your communication, research, problem-solving and presentational skills.

General Eligibility

Our entry requirements indicate standard and Minimum qualifications with which we usually accept students. Competition for places varies yearly, and you aren't guaranteed a business if you meet the minimum qualifications.

Minimum year 1

SQA Higher

Standard Entry Requirement

AABB to include English or another literary subject* at grade B.

National 5 grade C in English.

National 5 Maths, Lifeskills Maths, OR Applications of Maths recommended.

Minimum Offer Entry Requirement

BBCC to include English or another literary subject* at grade B.

National 5 grade C in English.

National 5 Maths, Lifeskills Maths, OR Applications of Maths recommended.

A Level

BBB to include English or another literary subject*.

GCSE grade C/4 in English.

GCSE Maths is recommended.

Irish Leaving Certificate

H2, H2, H2, H2 at Higher Level to include English or another literary subject* and grade O4 in Ordinary Level English. OL Maths recommended.

BTEC (QCF) Extended Diploma Level 3

Minimum grades DMM (Distinction, Merit, Merit).

A Level English or another literary subject* at grade C.

GCSE grade C/4 in English.

GCSE Maths is recommended.

BTEC (QCF) National Diploma Level 3 plus A Level

Minimum grades DD (Distinction, Distinction).

A Level English or another literary subject* at grade C.

GCSE grade C/4 in English.

GCSE Maths is recommended.

T level

Merit.

T level and an A level in English or another Literary subject may be required.

GCSE grade C/4 in English.

GCSE Maths is recommended.

*Alternative literary subjects include Politics/Government & Politics, History, Latin, Law, Modern Studies, or Philosophy.

International Baccalaureate Diploma

Award of Diploma with 30 points overall with three HL subjects in grades 6, 5, and 5 to include English or another literary issue*.

Grade 4 in SL English.

SL Maths recommended.

HNC

Pass HNC Legal Services with a grade A at SCQF Level 7 in the graded unit.

HND

Pass HND Legal Services with a grade of BB at SCQF Level 8 and grade B at SCQF Level 7 in the graded units.

*Alternative literary subjects include Government & Politics, History, Latin, Law, Modern Studies, or Philosophy. ESOL can be considered at grade A.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours per week

Language Requirement

• IELTS (Academic)

  6.0 overall, with no component below 5.5

  TOEFL Internet-Based Test

  80 overall, with a minimum of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking, and 17 in writing

  Pearson’s Test of Academic English

  56 overall, with a minimum of 51 in each component

  Cambridge C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge English Proficiency (CPE))

  169 overall, with a minimum of 162 in each component

  Cambridge B2 First (formerly Cambridge English First (FCE))

  169 overall, with a minimum of 162 in each component

  Cambridge C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge English Advanced (CAE))

  169 overall, with a minimum of 162 in each component

  Trinity Integrated Skills Test (ISE)

  ISE III, ISE III, & ISE IV with a pass in each component

  LanguageCert English language qualification

  B2 Communicator Test with an overall 39 or above and 25 or above in all skills