Program Overview

Law with options in German, LLB

Overview

Law with options in German language at Aberdeen gives you all the benefits of our trademark quality at Aberdeen Law School but with the added benefit of a major modern European language.

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: M124

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.

Throughout your programme, you will study courses in German language, appropriate to your level of ability and add this extremely useful skill to your growing competence in law. German at Aberdeen has an outstanding reputation, gaining the highest possible rating in the last national Teaching Quality Assessment.

What You'll Study

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 one of the following options:
    • Beginner:
      • German for Beginners 1 (GM1054)
      • German for Beginners 2 (GM1554)
    • Advanced:
      • German Language 1 (GM1050)
      • German Language 2 (GM1550)

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 one of the following options:
    • Beginner:
      • German Language (Advanced Introductory) 1 (GM2040)
      • German Language (Advanced Introductory) 2 (GM2540)
    • Advanced:
      • German Language 3 (GM2042)
      • German Language 4 (GM2542)

Year 3

• Compulsory Courses:
  • Evidence (LS3025)
  • German Language Study 5 (GM3050)
  • Commercial and Consumer Contracts (LS3032)
• Optional Courses:
  • Non-honours:
    • Select a further 30 credit points from Level 3 courses in Law
    • Select a further 30 credit points from courses of choice
  • Honours:
    • Select a further 50 credit points from Honours courses in Law
    • Select a further 15 credit points from courses of choice

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.

Why Study Law with options in German?

Why German

• A vibrant international community on campus and across the region, with many German-speaking students, staff and activities to get involved in and practise your language skills.
• German Society open to all students interested in German and the German-speaking countries, organising drama performances and other events such as Kaffee and Kuchen, a German Stammtisch, film showings, and visits by German speakers and writers.
• German Drama Group providing a great opportunity to produce an annual play, widen your language skills and meet other German students studying in Aberdeen. Previous years included works of 20th century dramatists Dürrenmatt, Borchert and Horvath.
• Opportunities to study the rich literature and culture of Austria and Switzerland in addition to Germany.
• A packed campus programme of events, exhibitions, seminars, invited speakers and the popular annual WayWORD festival, welcoming international figures, experts, authors and scientists to campus.
• Your period abroad as a language assistant or visiting student - we have exchange scholarships with the Universities of Zurich, Kiel and Greifswald, and Erasmus partners including Leipzig, Cologne, Bonn, Trier and Graz in Austria.
• The spectacular, award-winning Sir Duncan Rice Library, with fabulous study facilities, state-of-the-art technology, and an extensive German collection to inspire your studies.

Why Law

• Taught by top legal academics, who are shaping national and international policy, for example in regulation and the energy sector.
• Aberdeen Law Project: law students gaining experience through providing a free legal advice service for the public ranging from help with employment issues, housing, consumer rights and advice for small businesses facing financial difficulties.
• Community projects including students running employability skills workshops for inmates in prison, and workshops on law for school pupils.
• 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.
• Strong links with local and national employers, with members working in the legal profession 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.
• In all LLB programmes, in each year of study you can take optional law courses or other subjects across the University, e.g. in anthropology or forensic medicine.
• Aberdeen law graduates today occupy roles at the top of Scotland's legal system.

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 scholarship for every year of their programme
• Home Students: £1,820

Careers

• There are many opportunities at the University of Aberdeen to develop your knowledge, gain experience and build a competitive set of skills to enhance your employability.
• The Careers and Employability Service can help you to plan your career and support your choices throughout your time with us, from first to final year – and beyond.