Program Overview

Introduction to the Scots Law (Graduate Entry) LLB Program

The Scots Law (Graduate Entry) LLB is a fast-track undergraduate degree available to graduates of any discipline, including Law. This two-year program provides a pathway towards professional qualification and is fully accredited by the Law Society of Scotland for entry into the Diploma in Professional Legal Practice.

Program Structure

The degree requires two years of full-time study and covers all courses required for the Diploma in Professional Legal Practice and the legal profession in Scotland.

Year 1

• Obligations 1A
• Obligations 1B
• Introduction to legal study
• Family law
• Constitutional law
• Criminal law and evidence

Year 2

• Law and government
• Jurisprudence
• Property law
• Commercial law
• Business organisations
• European Union law

Course Details

YEAR 1

• Obligations 1A (FR)
• Obligations 1B (FR)
• Introduction to Legal Study
• Family Law (FR)
• Constitutional Law 1 (FR)
• Criminal Law And Evidence 1 (FR)

YEAR 2

• Law and Government (FR)
• Jurisprudence (FR)
• Property Law (FR)
• Commercial Law (FR)
• Business Organisations (FR)
• European Union Law (FR)

Optional courses cover topics such as Roman Law Of Property & Obligations 1, International Private Law Level 2, Labour Law, Public International Law, and International Private Law Level 2.

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 and Academic Online: 6.5 with no subtests under 6.0
• TOEFL (ibt, mybest or athome): 90 overall with Reading 20; Listening 19; Speaking 19; Writing 21
• Pearsons PTE Academic: 59 with minimum 59 in all subtests
• Cambridge Proficiency in English (CPE) and Cambridge Advanced English (CAE): 176 overall, no subtest less than 169
• Oxford English Test: 7 overall with no subtest less than 6
• LanguageCert Academic SELT: 70 overall with no subtest less than 60
• Password Skills Plus: 6.5 overall with no subtest less than 6.0
• Trinity College Tests: Integrated Skills in English II & III & IV: ISEII Distinction with Distinction in all sub-tests
• University of Glasgow Pre-sessional courses: accepted for 2 years following the date of successful completion
• School Qualifications: IGCSE English First Language, grade C; IGCSE English Second Language, grade A; A Level English, grade C; International Baccalaureate English A SL5 or HL5; International Baccalaureate English B SL6 or HL5; SQA National 5 English or ESOL, grade B; SQA Higher English or ESOL, grade C
• International School Qualifications: various, including Brunei, Denmark, European Baccalaureate, Finland, France, Gambia, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Kenya, Netherlands, Norway, Singapore, South Africa, Sweden, Zimbabwe

Career Prospects

The flexibility of the law degree at Glasgow means that the LLB degree provides a sound general foundation for a range of careers, including the civil service, local government, journalism, industry and commerce, international institutions, administration, banking, insurance, social work, and the police service.

To qualify in Scotland, students must complete a one-year postgraduate vocational qualification: the Diploma in Professional Legal Practice, followed by a period of full-time training. To qualify in England & Wales, or other countries, additional examinations in the appropriate legal system must be passed.

Accreditation

This program is fully accredited to allow entry to the Diploma in Professional Legal Practice and the Scottish legal profession.

Degrees and UCAS Codes

• LLB: Scots Law (fast track: graduates only): M115 (2 years)

Fees and Funding

Tuition fees depend on the student's country of origin. The University offers various scholarships, including the World Changers Glasgow Scholarship UG (EU), World Changers Global Excellence Scholarship, Beaconhouse Schools discount, Travel Bursaries, Sanctuary Scholarships, Travel Bursary for Forced Migrants, The Dima Alhaj Scholarship, and Glasgow Highland Society Scholarship.

How to Apply

Applications are made through UCAS, with deadlines typically on January 31. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure the accuracy of their application before submission.