LLB Law with options in Mandarin,
About this course
LLB in Law, combining legal studies with Mandarin. Core topics include Research Methods, Legal Analysis, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Language & Translation. Final year honours students complete a 10,000-word dissertation on a chosen legal aspect.
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Entry requirements
A level: Three A Levels at BBB. English is highly desirable. IB: 34 points with 6, 6, 5 at HL including the degree subject(s). English is highly desirable. SL English is required. SQA Highers: Applicants that present with ABBB will usually receive an unconditional offer. Where we have more applicants than places we may need to ask for more than the minimum so continued engagement in school is recommended.. BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: The BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma is not normally sufficient on its own for entry into any LLB degree programmes although those with a relevant BTEC (Law-related) at a minimum of DDD may be considered. Irish Leaving Certificate: Five subjects at Higher, with two at H2 and three at H3. English is highly desirable.
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What students say
Based on about 28 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 93%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Legal professionals: 50%
- Elementary occupations: 7%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 6%
- Sales occupations: 6%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 45 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 5%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 15%
- South East: 5%
- Scotland: 65%
- Northern Ireland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
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
- Mandarin Chinese for Beginners 1
- Contract
- Delict and Unjustified Enrichment
- UK Constitutional Law
- Mandarin Chinese for Beginners 2
- Eu Institutions and Law
- The Law of Property
- Family Law
- Mandarin for Beginners 3
- Commercial Organisations and Insolvency
- Succession and Trusts
- Introduction to Legal Theory
- Mandarin for Beginners 4
- Administrative Law and Civil Liberties
- Evidence
- Commercial and Consumer Contracts
- Mandarin 5
- Mandarin 6
- Dissertation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of LLB Law with options in Mandarin, at University of Aberdeen earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £25,000 after 3 years, £30,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,000 and £36,500. The £30,000 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Law.
What do graduates of LLB Law with options in Mandarin, at University of Aberdeen do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on LLB Law with options in Mandarin, at University of Aberdeen?
93% 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 options in Mandarin, at University of Aberdeen?
The typical offer is BBB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 158 UCAS points.
Is LLB Law with options in Mandarin, 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 options in Mandarin, 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 options in Mandarin, at University of Aberdeen?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.