LLB Law with Computing Science
About this course
LLB in Law with Computing Science, an undergraduate degree combining a qualifying education in legal systems with technical computing and software development. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Research Methods, Financial Analysis, Legal Analysis, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. Students may optionally undertake a year abroad as part of their studies. The first year introduces fundamental legal concepts alongside foundational programming through Criminal Law, Foundations of Private Law, and Programming 1. The second year builds competence with Eu Institutions and Law, Databases and Data Management, and Algorithms and Data Structures, examining both advanced legal frameworks and data handling. The third year shifts focus towards commercial and technical application via Principles of Software Engineering, Software Programming, and Enterprise Computing and Business. The final year involves an independent research project through the Dissertation, alongside a wide array of specialist options such as Intellectual Property Law, Law and Artificial Intelligence, and Privacy and Data Protection Law.
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Entry requirements
Entry from College (Articulation) Year 1 entry: Satisfactory completion of HNC Legal Services (120 SCQF credit points) or HNC Social Sciences (120 SCQF credit points). A in Graded Unit 1. or Satisfactory completion of HND Legal Services (240 SCQF credit points). B in Graded Unit 1, A in Graded Unit 2, A in Graded Unit 3.
What students say
Based on about 101 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 75%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 84%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 78%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 260 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 96%
- Left higher education: 3%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 79 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 68%
- Working and studying: 13%
- Further study: 3%
- Unemployed: 4%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 40%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Research and Development (RandD) and Other Research Professionals: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 83%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 78%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 76%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 235 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 6%
- South East: 2%
- Scotland: 86%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 255 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 91%
- Baccalaureate: 2%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 2%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Recognised by the Law Society of Scotland as a Foundation programme, being one part of the route to qualification as a solicitor in Scotland.
Modules
- Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen
- Criminal Law
- Foundations of Private Law
- Legal System
- Contract
- Delict and Unjustified Enrichment
- UK Constitutional Law
- Programming 1
- Object - Oriented Programming
- 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
- Databases and Data Management
- Algorithms and Data Structures
- Evidence
- Commercial and Consumer Contracts
- Principles of Software Engineering
- Software Programming
- Software Engineering and Professional Practice
- Enterprise Computing and Business
- Dissertation
- Law of Sales Honours
- Criminal Justice
- Gender, Law and Society
- Intellectual Property Law
- International Human Rights (Honours)
- Family Law (Honours)
- American Constitutional Law
- Company Law (Honours)
- Civil Law Honours
- Law and Artificial Intelligence
- Law and Economics: Selected Topics
- Delict
- Privacy and Data Protection Law
- Succession
- Criminal Law
- Animal Welfare Law
- International Criminal Law
- International Law of the Sea
- Free Speech Honours
- The Legal Architecture of Global Commerce
- Contemporary Issues in Energy Law
- Honours Contract Law
- Copyright and Allied Rights
- Voluntary Scotland: Scottish Charities, Clubs, Community Organisations
- International Family Law (Honours)
- Competition Law
- Criminal Evidence (Honours)
- Corporate Governance
- Children, Young People and Crime Honours
- International Cybersecurity Law
- Regulation of Biometric Data and Profiling: Social, Ethical and Legal
- Law of the Digital Economy
- Space Law: Public International Law
- Legal Storytelling
- Shipping Law
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of LLB Law with Computing Science at University of Aberdeen earn?
The median salary is £26,500 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £40,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £33,000 and £48,000. The £40,000 median after five years is £4,000 more than the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of LLB Law with Computing Science at University of Aberdeen do next?
84% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on LLB Law with Computing Science at University of Aberdeen?
91% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for LLB Law with Computing Science at University of Aberdeen?
The typical offer is C at A level. The average entrant had 192 UCAS points.
Is LLB Law with Computing Science at University of Aberdeen accredited?
Yes. Recognised by the Law Society of Scotland as a Foundation programme, being one part of the route to qualification as a solicitor in Scotland.
Does LLB Law with Computing Science at University of Aberdeen include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on LLB Law with Computing Science at University of Aberdeen?
96% of students continued into their second year, and 3% left higher education.