| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-18 | 2023-05-05 |
Program Overview
The LLB (Hons) Law degree at Robert Gordon University will provide you with an academically rigorous, practical and diverse education in the discipline of Scots Law. You will gain the knowledge, required by the Law Society of Scotland, to enter the legal profession, and the flexibility to tailor your subject profile to suit your intended career path.
The combination of private and public law subjects and the development of key transferable skills will equip you with the professional knowledge to meet the challenges of the employment sectors, whether in the legal profession or elsewhere. Practical experience is developed through oral presentations, group work, research and legal debating also known as mooting. You will have the opportunity to take part in internal, national and international mooting competitions and benefit from our on-campus Moot Court.
Program Outline
Year 1
Year 1 provides a fundamental understanding of the purposes and sources of Law and the main elements of Public and Private Law in Scotland, in the context of the UK, the EU and the wider international environment. You will develop and apply key research, written and oral communication skills in addition to other transferable skills.
Year 2
Concepts introduced in Year 1 are developed and you will learn specialised knowledge of other more complex Private and Public Law subjects. Your knowledge and understanding of the ethics and standards applying to the legal profession will be further established.
Year 3
At the start of the Honours programme in Year 3, you will broaden your understanding of Law through the study of more specialist Law modules. This will enable you to study relevant non-Law specific modules such as Forensic Science or Management Studies for Law and to further develop your research and professional skills.
Year 4
The final year provides you with the opportunity to undertake a range of additional specialist Law modules relevant to your career aspirations. You prepare a Dissertation on a specialist topic through independent study and research. The grade that you achieve in each module in Year 4 determines your Honours classification.
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Modules
Modules and delivery order may change for operational purposes. The University regularly reviews its courses. Course content and structure may change over time. See our
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for more information. Detailed module informationLearning Methods
Throughout the course, you will study four modules each Term, with each module involving around three hours of class teaching per week. Each module differs, but most have two hours of lectures delivered to the whole class, plus a further one hour tutorial taught to a small group of about 18 students.
Your course resources will be available on
CampusMoodle
an innovative online teaching and learning environment which will enhance your learning experience and will keep you up-to-date with coursework and assignments on-the-go.Through course projects and the
Law Clinic
, you will work with the local community, legal professionals and academic staff on live client projects, to help you apply your theoretical knowledge and build relationships with the legal industry in Aberdeen.Activity Summary
Lectures
- 40 students per group, 6 hours per weekTutorial
- 18 students per group, 3 hours per weekPractical class or workshop
- 30 hours per termIndependent Study
- 47 hours per weekHow long is an LLB (Hons) Law course?
This Law degree can be successfully completed in 4 years.
Independent Study
In Year 4, you will undertake a 12,000 word Dissertation which accounts for two modules. The remaining six modules are optional thus you can tailor your degree to a chosen career pathway.
Staff Delivering on This Course
All our academic staff are encouraged to work towards a Higher Education Academy Fellowship. This is a professional recognition of an individuals practice, impact and leadership of teaching and learning.
The majority of teaching staff on this course are engaged in research activity of the same subject. In addition, many of our staff have professional Legal experience meaning that the course is taught with a highly practical edge.
Staff on this course could also include guest lecturers, industry experts, librarians and Postgraduate Research students.
Assessment
*Please note assessment methods will vary according to module choices.
Typically students are assessed each year:YEAR 1
YEAR 2
YEAR 3
YEAR 4
Feedback
We aim to provide you with feedback within 20 working days of hand-in for all written exams, coursework and practical exams.
Academic Support
The Inclusion Centre advises and supports students who disclose a sensory or mobility impairment, chronic medical condition, mental health issue, dyslexia and other specific learning differences. Applicants are encouraged to arrange a pre-entry visit to discuss any concerns and to view the facilities.
The Inclusion Centre
Online Learning & Support
All undergraduate and postgraduate students, whether you are learning on campus or by online learning, benefit from using our collaborative virtual learning environment, CampusMoodle. You will be provided with 24/7 online access to your learning material and resources, along with the ability to interact with your class members and tutors for discussion and support.
CampusMoodle
Study Skills Support
The Study Support Team provides training and support to all students in:
Study Skills Support
Library Support
The Library offers support for your course, including the books, eBooks, and journals you will need. We also offer online reading lists for many modules, workshops and drop-ins on searching skills and referencing, and much more.
University Library
Study Abroad
In Year 3 of the course you will have the opportunity to spend a 12-week term abroad at one of our partner universities in Europe or at our partner university in the US. Previous students have studied in Italy, The Netherlands and Denmark.
STUDY ABROADJob Prospects
Our Law LLB degree opens the door to the legal profession in a variety of contexts.
Is Law a good career choice?
As well as the legal profession, opportunities also exist within:
If you intend to become a solicitor, you can complete the Diploma in Professional Legal Practice (DPLP) at RGU. This is a one-year postgraduate qualification, which can be studied on a part-time basis, and is mandatory in order to practice as a solicitor in Scotland. Many of our graduates who have taken this route have an excellent record for securing quality employment in the legal profession.
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