LLB Law (Scots)
About this course
LLB (Hons) in Law, covering Scottish, UK, and European legal systems. Core topics include Legal Analysis, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Global & Comparative Perspective, Research Methods, and Communication & Writing. The programme holds Law Society of Scotland recognition for progression to the Diploma in Professional Legal Practice, and students may transfer to a dual-qualifying Scots and English Law pathway.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB (Recommended subjects: English and Mathematics) IB: 32 points, including 6, 5, 5 at higher level including English and maths (recommended) Higher / Advanced Higher, SQA (standard): ABBB (Recommended subjects: Higher English and National 5 Mathematics at B).
What students say
Based on about 33 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 99%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 75%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 55 students who started
- Continued on course: 84%
- Gained a higher qualification: 2%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 15 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 85%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 5%
Most common jobs
- Legal professionals: 60%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 85%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 130 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- West Midlands: 2%
- London: 6%
- South West: 2%
- Scotland: 81%
- Northern Ireland: 6%
Who gets in
Based on about 65 students who started
- A levels: 89%
- Access course: 2%
- A degree: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 8%
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
- Foundations of Law
- Private Law of Scotland I
- Public Law I - Sources of Power
- Scots Criminal Law & Evidence
- Private Law of Scotland II
- Public Law II - Controls on Power
- Legal English
- Business Organisations
- Scottish Property Law
- Critical Approaches to Law
- Scottish Family Law
- EU Law
- English Criminal Law and Evidence
- Law, Technology and Innovation
- Private Law of Scotland III
- Forensic Medicine (Elements 1 & 2)
- Forensic Custody Nursing
- Introduction to Forensic Science
- Digital Evidence
- Justice Law & Human Rights
- Law Family & Society
- Employment Law
- Planning Law
- Criminal Procedure
- Private International Law
- English Law of Obligations
- English Law of Equity and Trusts
- Foundations of International Criminal Law
- Legal History
- Tax Law
- Environmental Law for Energy Projects
- Cultural Legal Studies
- Critical Approaches to Law (Advanced)
- Competition and Regulation
- Medical Law
- Aspects of Transport Law
- Regulation of Data and Artificial Intelligence
- Banking Law
- Justice, Community and Faith
- International Law
- Selected Issues in Company Law
- Intellectual Property Law
- English Law of Property
- Comparative Constitutional Law
- Roman Law (Advanced)
- Street Law
- Space Law
- The Law Clinic
- Law, Technology and Innovation
- Energy and Climate Change Law
- Planning Law and Plan Making
- Law Dissertation
- Moot
- Applied Learning
- Selected Issues in Company Law (Advanced)
- Private International Law (Advanced)
- Justice, Law & Human Rights (Advanced)
- International Law (Advanced)
- Employment Law (Advanced)
- Foundations of International Criminal Law (Advanced)
- Legal History (Advanced)
- Taxation (Advanced)
- Environmental Law for Energy Projects (Advanced)
- Information Law (Advanced)
- Mediation: Theory and Practice (Advanced)
- Cultural Legal Studies (Advanced)
- Competition and Regulation (Advanced)
- Medical Law (Adv)
- Aspects of Transport Law (Advanced)
- Regulation of Data and Artificial Intelligence (Advanced)
- Justice, Community and Faith
- Banking Law (Advanced)
- Intellectual Property Law (Advanced)
- Law Family & Society (Advanced)
- Criminal Procedure (Advanced)
- Comparative Constitutional Law (Advanced)
- Space Law (Adv)
- The Law Clinic (Advanced)
- Energy and Climate Change Law (Adv)
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of LLB Law (Scots) at University of Dundee earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £24,500 after 3 years, £38,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,500 and £45,000. The £38,000 median after five years is £6,500 more than the UK median for Law.
What do graduates of LLB Law (Scots) at University of Dundee do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on LLB Law (Scots) at University of Dundee?
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 (Scots) at University of Dundee?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 195 UCAS points.
Is LLB Law (Scots) at University of Dundee 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 (Scots) at University of Dundee include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on LLB Law (Scots) at University of Dundee?
84% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.