Program Overview

Introduction to the Common Law (Graduate Entry) LLB Program

The Common Law (Graduate Entry) LLB is an accelerated undergraduate degree available to graduates of any discipline, including Law. This two-year degree provides graduates with a pathway towards professional qualification.

Program Structure

The degree requires two years of full-time study and provides a foundational training in law, satisfying the Bar Standard Board requirements for the academic stage of legal training. It is not an approved pathway to legal practice in Scotland but is particularly suitable for students from Common Law countries like Canada and is recognized in Northern Ireland.

Year 1

• Common law system and method for graduates
• Constitutional law
• Criminal law of England and Wales
• Law of contract
• Law of tort

Year 2

• Law and Government
• Land law
• Equity and trusts
• European Union Law
• Jurisprudence

Optional modules in Years 1 and 2 cover topics such as:

• International law
• Roman law of Property and Obligations
• Commercial law
• Business Organisations
• Foundations of Evidence Law

Course Details

Year 1

• Constitutional Law 1 (Common Law - FR)
• Criminal Law of England and Wales (CL-FR)
• Law of Contract (CL-FR)
• Law of Torts (CL-FR)
• Foundations of Evidence Law (CL-FR)

Year 2

• Law and Government (Common Law - FR)
• Land Law (CL-FR)
• Equity and Trusts (CL-FR)
• European Union Law (Common law - FR)
• Jurisprudence (Common Law - FR)

Optional modules in Year 2 include:

• Public International Law
• International Private Law Level 2
• Roman Law Of Property & Obligations 1
• Commercial Law (FR)
• Business Organisations (Common Law) (FR)

Entry Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent

The University welcomes applicants with a wide range of experience and qualifications and is happy to discuss individual qualifications prior to an application.

English Language Requirements

For applicants from non-English speaking countries, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level. Accepted English language qualifications include:

• International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic
• TOEFL (ibt, mybest or athome)
• Pearsons PTE Academic
• Cambridge Proficiency in English (CPE) and Cambridge Advanced English (CAE)
• Oxford English Test
• LanguageCert Academic SELT
• Password Skills Plus
• Trinity College Tests
• University of Glasgow Pre-sessional courses
• School Qualifications (e.g., IGCSE, A Level, International Baccalaureate)
• International School Qualifications

Career Prospects

The flexibility of the LLB (Common Law) at Glasgow, together with the emphasis on developing key skills required by employers, means the degree provides a sound general foundation for a range of careers, including:

• Civil Service
• Local government
• Journalism
• Industry and commerce
• International institutions
• Administration
• Banking
• Insurance
• Social work
• Police service

For those seeking to work as a lawyer in England and Wales, Ireland, or Northern Ireland, the LLB (Common Law) will provide an invaluable foundation in the academic study of law.

Degrees and UCAS Codes

• Common Law (accelerated: graduates only): M900 (2 years)

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

How and when you pay tuition fees depends on where youre from.

Scholarships

The University offers various scholarships, including:

• World Changers Glasgow Scholarship UG (EU)
• World Changers Global Excellence Scholarship
• Beaconhouse Schools discount
• Travel Bursaries
• Sanctuary Scholarships
• The Clan Gregor Society Prize
• Travel Bursary for Forced Migrants
• The Dima Alhaj Scholarship
• Glasgow Highland Society Scholarship

How to Apply

Application Deadline

The deadline for applications to the LLB (graduate entry) is 31 January.

Application Process

Apply through UCAS or commonapp.org for international students. For Advanced Entry, apply for year 2 on your UCAS application.