LLB Global Law
About this course
LLB (Hons) in Global Law, a law degree centred on comparative and transnational legal methods within the study of law. The course features a compulsory Year 3 abroad at a partner law school spanning six continents. The first year covers foundational subjects through Global Law, International Law, EU Law, Introduction to Law and Digital Technology, and Global Jurisprudence. The second year builds upon these concepts with modules such as Global Public and Private Law, Global Legal Systems, International Private Law, and Jurisprudence.
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Entry requirements
A level: from A*A*A to A*AA (required: English Literature, English Language or combined English at B) IB: from 40 points with 766 at HL to 37 points with 666 at HL
What students say
Based on about 107 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 76%
- Assessment and feedback: 64%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 76%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 64%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 245 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 97%
- Left higher education: 3%
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%
- London: 10%
- South East: 1%
- Scotland: 85%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 285 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 69%
- Baccalaureate: 6%
- Access course: 6%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 15%
Modules
- Global Law
- International Law
- EU Law
- Introduction to Law and Digital Technology
- Global Jurisprudence
- Global Public and Private Law
- Global Legal Systems
- EU Law
- International Private Law
- Introduction to Law and Digital Technology
- Global Jurisprudence
- Jurisprudence
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of LLB Global Law at University of Edinburgh earn?
The median salary is £26,500 after 3 years, £41,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,500 and £52,000. The £41,500 median after five years is £10,000 more than the UK median for Law.
Are students happy with the teaching on LLB Global Law at University of Edinburgh?
87% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for LLB Global Law at University of Edinburgh?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level, or 40 points in the IB. The average entrant had 204 UCAS points.
Does LLB Global Law at University of Edinburgh include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on LLB Global Law at University of Edinburgh?
97% of students continued into their second year, and 3% left higher education.