LLB Law and Accountancy
About this course
LLB (Hons) in Law and Accountancy, a joint degree combining legal studies with financial management and reporting. Core topics include Accounting, Legal Analysis, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. Students can optionally complete a year abroad as part of the four-year course. The first year covers foundational subjects including Scottish Legal System, Public Law of the UK and Scotland, Contract Law, Family Law, Critical Legal Thinking, and European Union Law, alongside fundamental accounting principles. Year 2 introduces modules such as Business Entities, Commercial Law, and Delict. Year 3 builds upon these studies with further modules including Commercial Law, International Law, Property Law, Family Law, Criminology, Advanced Financial Accounting, Auditing, and Management Accounting Applications.
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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
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 14%: 5 offers from 35 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 21 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 81%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 93%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 40 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 5%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 20%
- South East: 5%
- Scotland: 70%
Who gets in
Based on about 55 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 65%
- Baccalaureate: 12%
- Access course: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
- No formal qualifications: 12%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
- Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
- Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route.
- Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
- Recognised by the Law Society of Scotland as a Foundation programme, being one part of the route to qualification as a solicitor in Scotland.
- Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants Scotland (ICAS) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
- Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations.
- Accredited by the Association of International Accountants (AIA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
Modules
- Scottish Legal System
- Public Law of the UK and Scotland
- Contract Law
- Family Law
- Critical Legal Thinking
- European Union Law
- examine the basic principles and underlying concepts of accounting
- explore the ways in which accounting statements and financial information can be used to improve the quality of decision-making
- learn how accounting relates to the broader context of the strategic and operational aspects of business
- produce financial statements from the relevant transactions and events affecting organisations
- analyse, interpret and facilitate the use of accounting information
- relate accounting to the broader context of the strategic and operational aspects of organisations
- Business Entities
- Commercial Law
- Delict
- Commercial Law
- International Law
- Property Law
- Family Law
- Criminology
- Advanced Financial Accounting
- Auditing
- Management Accounting Applications
- explore some of the more complex and controversial areas of financial reporting
- develop a critical understanding of conceptual issues
- enhance your technical and analytical skills
- gain an understanding of the principles underlying the theory of auditing, the regulatory framework and practical audit approaches and techniques
- develop an appreciation of the benefits and limitations of management accounting systems in organisational contexts
- critically interpret the use of management information, control and performance measurement
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of LLB Law and Accountancy at University of Edinburgh earn?
The median salary is £30,500 after 3 years, £43,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £33,000 and £54,500. The £43,500 median after five years is £12,000 more than the UK median for Law.
Are students happy with the teaching on LLB Law and Accountancy at University of Edinburgh?
83% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for LLB Law and Accountancy at University of Edinburgh?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level, or 40 points in the IB. The average entrant had 193 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for LLB Law and Accountancy at University of Edinburgh?
14% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 5 offers from 35 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is LLB Law and Accountancy at University of Edinburgh accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations. Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations. Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route. Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Recognised by the Law Society of Scotland as a Foundation programme, being one part of the route to qualification as a solicitor in Scotland. Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants Scotland (ICAS) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations. Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations. Accredited by the Association of International Accountants (AIA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
Does LLB Law and Accountancy at University of Edinburgh include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on LLB Law and Accountancy at University of Edinburgh?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.