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Course Overview

Our LLB will give you in-depth knowledge and understanding of legal principles, theories, institutions, and rules – as well as the wider social and political context in which law operates. This two-year course gives you a well-rounded qualification that can be your first step towards becoming a Scots lawyer or entering other prestigious professions. On completion, graduates wishing to become lawyers can apply for entry to the Diploma in Professional Legal Practice course.

The main objectives of this accelerated law degree are to help you:

  • Develop fundamental in-depth knowledge and understanding of, the principles, concepts, values, substantive rules, and development of the Scottish legal system and core areas of Scots law.
  • The wider context within which the Scottish legal system operates.
  • The main institutions and procedures of the Scottish legal system.
  • Develop intellectual rigor, independence of mind, critical thought, and legal problem-solving and research skills to a highly advanced level, as well as more general transferable intellectual skills that are of value in the practice of law and a wide range of careers.
  • Gain the in-depth knowledge, understanding and independent research skills needed to progress to further studies in Law, or in multi-disciplinary areas involving law.
  • Get the self-confidence, knowledge, understanding, and skills that will provide added benefit to you as individuals, to the legal profession and to society as a whole

You’ll also develop your commercial awareness in a new module on the Business of Law which has been designed to enhance your employability. Spread over the duration of your degree, this module will draw on your own experience, external industry speakers, and interactive seminars to enhance your business skills and develop entrepreneurship which is sought after by employers. It will culminate in a tailormade project on an area of legal business that interests you.

Entry Requirement 

A minimum of a second class Honours degree 2:1 preferred. If you don’t have these formal qualifications but have significant relevant work and life experience we still encourage you to apply.

English Language Requirements:

If English is not your first language you must have one of the following qualifications as evidence of your English language skills:

  • IELTS Indicator 6.0 with 5.5 in each skill
  • Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE) 169 overall with a  minimum of 162 in each sub-skill
  • Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE) 180 overall with a minimum of 162 in each sub-skill
  • Pearson Test of English (Academic) 60 overall with a minimum of 59 in each sub-skill
  • IBT TOEFL 78 overall with a minimum of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing
  • IBT TOEFL Special Home Edition 78 overall with a minimum of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing
  • TOEFL ITP Plus for China minimum 543 overall, 54 in listening, 53 in structure and written expression, 56 in reading, and B2 in speaking
  • Trinity ISE II Pass overall and Pass in each sub-skill, ISE III Pass overall and in all sub-skills, ISE IV Pass overall and in all sub-skills
  • Aptis (4 skills) CEFR B2 overall and B2 in all sub-skills
  • Duolingo 95 overall with a minimum of 90 in all sub-skills
  • LanguageCert International ESOL B2 Communicator -  Pass with minimum 33 in each sub-skill.

Fees

TUITION FEES

UK students: £7825*

Overseas students (non-EU): £15100


This information was accurate on : 11/01/2021
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