| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2025-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
Law, LLB
Overview
Law at Aberdeen gives you a unique experience of breadth, depth, choice and quality, with a broad range of subjects giving you accreditation with the Law Society of Scotland and Society of Advocates. You will also have options to combine your core legal studies with a modern European language, legal system, or other options to add further career benefits.
Study Information
At a Glance
- Learning Mode: On Campus Learning
- Degree Qualification: LLB
- Duration: 48 months
- Study Mode: Full Time
- Start Month: September
- UCAS Code: M114
Introduction
Law at Aberdeen looks at the historical, social, political and economic forces that influence our legal systems and govern our societies. You will learn to think like a lawyer rather than just 'learn' law.
A major factor in our quality is the calibre and enthusiasm of our staff, testing your mental agility with complex, realistic legal scenarios as you get to grips with criminal, public and private law, legal systems, contracts, human rights and explore family law, the law of property and legal aspects of the EU.
You will have opportunities to hone your developing legal skills in student-led initiatives such as mock legal debating, our highly active Law Society, the students’ journal in which your work may be published and our community law clinic.
You will graduate with great employment opportunities, both in legal professions and also in careers for which the intellectual qualities you have developed will make you highly sought-after by employers, including business, politics, media, finance and banking, government service and the police force.
You will enjoy our special, warm welcome at the University of Aberdeen, benefit from excellent teaching, research with international impact and a truly global experience as part of our friendly and vibrant international community. You will love our beautiful campus, great facilities for learning, sports and leisure and the many opportunities to develop personally as well as professionally, including broader horizons and career advantages from study abroad.
Graduates wishing to apply for an LLB must apply for the 2-year LLB Accelerated degree – Law Accelerated (M115) orLaw with English Law Accelerated (M116). Tuition fees for the Accelerated programmes are at a separate rate. In the event that a Graduate undertakes a 4-year or 5-year LLB degree, please note that tuition fees are charged each year of study at the same rate as those set for the Accelerated programme.
Aberdeen Global Scholarship
The University of Aberdeen is delighted to offer eligible self-funded international on-campus undergraduate students a £6,000 scholarship for every year of their programme.
What You'll Study
Law at Aberdeen offers a wide choice of courses and a flexibility that enables you to study a curriculum in keeping with your personal interests and career intentions. You will develop a deep understanding of the subject by studying topics like Criminal Law, Foundations of Private Law, Legal System, Contract, Property Law, Public International Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Scottish Legal History and American Constitutional Law.
Year 1
- Compulsory Courses
- Criminal Law (LS1020)
- Foundations of Private Law (LS1022)
- Legal System (LS1025)
- Contract (LS1520)
- UK Constitutional Law (LS1537)
- Delict and Unjustified Enrichment (LS1536)
- Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen (PD1002)
- Optional Courses
- Select a further 30 credit points from courses of choice.
Year 2
- Compulsory Courses
- Eu Institutions and Law (LS2026)
- The Law of Property (LS2031)
- Commercial Organisations and Insolvency (LS2525)
- Family Law (LS2526)
- Introduction to Legal Theory (LS2527)
- Succession and Trusts (LS2528)
- Administrative Law and Civil Liberties (LS2033)
- Optional Courses
- Select a further 30 credit points from courses of choice.
Year 3
- Compulsory Courses
- Evidence (LS3025)
- Commercial and Consumer Contracts (LS3032)
- Optional Courses
- Non-honours
- Select a further 30 credit points from level 3 courses in Law
- Select a further 60 credit points from courses of choice
- Honours
- Select a further 45 credit points from courses of choice
- Non-honours
Year 4
- Compulsory Courses
- Dissertation (LS4025)
- Optional Courses
- Select a further 100 credit points from Honours courses in Law.
How You'll Study
Learning Methods
- Individual Projects
- Lectures
- Research
- Tutorials
Assessment Methods
Students are assessed by any combination of three assessment methods:
- Coursework such as essays and reports completed throughout the course.
- Practical assessments of the skills and competencies they learn on the course.
- Written examinations at the end of each course.
The exact mix of these methods differs between subject areas, years of study and individual courses.
Honours projects are typically assessed on the basis of a written dissertation.
Why Study Law?
- Aberdeen law graduates today occupy roles at the top of Scotland's legal system.
- 15 Law degree programmes and the opportunity to specialise in Honours years.
- Courses accredited by the Law Society of Scotland and the Faculty of Advocates.
- Small class sizes and a highly personalised learning experience.
- Taught by top legal academics who are shaping national and international policy, for example in the energy sector.
- Aberdeen Law Project: law students gaining experience through offering free legal advice service in the community, covering employment issues, housing, consumer rights and small businesses.
- Community projects including students running employability skills workshops for inmates in local prisons and workshops on law in local schools.
- A friendly international environment, studying alongside classmates from over 40 different nationalities within Aberdeen Law School.
- Strong links with local and national employers, with legal professionals regularly giving career talks to students.
- An exceptionally high professional employment rate, with our law graduates much in demand, not only in the UK but abroad too.
- Our Law Society which organises a busy and varied programme of social, educational and supportive events and the European Law Students’ Association a local branch of a pan-European network.
- The Aberdeen Student Law Review, a student-led journal, which publishes our students’ work.
Entry Requirements
Qualifications
- SQA Highers
- Standard: AAAA or AAABB
- Minimum: BBBB
- Adjusted: BBBC
- A LEVELS
- Standard Offer: AAB
- International Baccalaureate
- 34 points overall, including average of 5 at HL
- Irish Leaving Certificate
- 5 subjects at Higher minimum required at H2, obtained in one sitting
English Language Requirements
- IELTS Academic: OVERALL - 6.0 with: Listening - 5.5; Reading - 5.5; Speaking - 5.5; Writing - 6.0
- TOEFL iBT: OVERALL - 78 with: Listening - 17; Reading - 18; Speaking - 20; Writing - 21
- PTE Academic: OVERALL - 59 with: Listening - 59; Reading - 59; Speaking - 59; Writing - 59
- Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency: OVERALL - 169 with: Listening - 162; Reading - 162; Speaking - 162; Writing - 169
Fees and Funding
- England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland: £9,535
- EU / International students: £20,800
- Self-funded international students commencing eligible undergraduate programmes in 2025/26 will receive a £6,000 tuition waiver for every year of their programme
- Home Students: £1,820
Careers
The University places a strong emphasis on applied learning and therefore, our Law graduates enjoy high employability. A Law degree from Aberdeen will help you enter the legal profession as well pursue a wide range of alternative careers. Our previous graduates have gone on to work in chartered accountancy, the media, merchant banking, stockbroking, human resources and financial management, the Civil Service, social work, teaching, the Inspectorate of Taxes and the police force.
Our Experts
You will be taught by a range of experts including professors, lecturers, teaching fellows and postgraduate tutors.
Facilities
- Research Excellence: The Law department at Aberdeen is known internationally for its research in the subject.
- Five active research centres: The Centre for Energy Law, the Centre for Commercial Law and The Centre for Private International Law.
Program Outline
Outline:
Year 1:
- Compulsory Courses:
- Criminal Law
- Foundations of Private Law
- Legal System
- Contract
- UK Constitutional Law
- Delict and Unjustified Enrichment
- Optional Courses: Select a further 30 credit points from courses of choice.
Year 2:
- Compulsory Courses:
- EU Institutions and Law
- The Law of Property
- Commercial Organisations and Insolvency
- Family Law
- Introduction to Legal Theory
- Succession and Trusts
- Administrative Law and Civil Liberties
- Optional Courses: Select a further 30 credit points from courses of choice.
Year 3:
- Compulsory Courses:
- Evidence
- Commercial and Consumer Contracts
- Optional Courses:
- Non-Honours: Select a further 30 credit points from level 3 courses in Law; Select a further 60 credit points from courses of choice.
- Honours: Select a further 50 credit points from Honours courses in Law; Select a further 45 credit points from courses of choice.
Year 4:
- Compulsory Courses:
- Dissertation
Assessment:
- Assessed by coursework, practical assessments, and written examinations.
- The exact mix of assessment methods varies between subject areas, years of study, and individual courses.
- Honours projects are typically assessed on a written dissertation.
Teaching:
- Learning methods include individual projects, lectures, research, and tutorials.
- Taught by top legal academics who are shaping national and international policy.
- Small class sizes for a highly personalized learning experience.
Careers:
- Aberdeen law graduates occupy roles at the top of Scotland's legal system.
- Top 100 in the World for Law (Times Higher Education World University Subject Ranking 2022)
- Exceptionally high professional employment rate, with graduates in demand in the UK and abroad.
- Strong alumni network and connections with local and national employers.
- Opportunity to gain experience through the Aberdeen Law Project, community projects, and student-led initiatives.
Other:
- The University of Aberdeen is ranked 5th in the UK for Overall Student Satisfaction (National Student Survey 2022).
- Law at Aberdeen provides a broad range of subjects with accreditation from the Law Society of Scotland and the Faculty of Advocates.
- Flexible curriculum allows for specialization in Honours years with 15 Law degree programmes offered.
- Warm and welcoming international environment with students from over 40 different nationalities.
- The LLB degree offers a unique experience of breadth, depth, choice, and quality with a broad range of subjects.
- RUK: £9,250
- EU / International students: £20,800
- Home Students: £1,820
