LLB Law and History
About this course
LLB (Hons) in Law and History, a law and history degree centred on the study of legal systems alongside historical periods and themes. Core topics include Legal Analysis. Over four years of study, students take a range of courses from both the Law School and the history department. The first year covers foundational topics through Scottish Legal System, Contract Law, Public Law of the UK and Scotland, and European Union Law alongside historical periods. The second year progresses to Property Law, Jurisprudence, Criminal Law, and Evidence. The third year continues with International Law, Property Law, Family Law, and Criminology.
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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 12%: 8 offers from 68 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 144 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 73%
- Assessment and feedback: 69%
- Academic support: 85%
- Organisation and management: 74%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 59%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 265 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 93%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 2%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 305 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 36%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 3%
- Scotland: 38%
Who gets in
Based on about 285 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 82%
- Baccalaureate: 7%
- Access course: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 2%
- No formal qualifications: 7%
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
- Scottish Legal System
- Critical Legal Thinking
- Contract Law
- Family Law
- Public Law of the UK and Scotland
- European Union Law
- a course covering the medieval period
- a course covering the early modern period
- Property Law
- Jurisprudence
- Public Law and Individual Rights
- Delict
- Criminal Law
- Revenue Law
- International Private Law
- Business Entities
- Commercial Law
- Evidence
- Succession and Trust Law
- Commercial Law
- International Law
- Property Law
- Family Law
- Criminology
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of LLB Law and History at University of Edinburgh earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 3 years, £34,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,500 and £45,000. The £34,500 median after five years is £3,000 more than the UK median for Law.
Are students happy with the teaching on LLB Law and History at University of Edinburgh?
90% 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 History at University of Edinburgh?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level, or 40 points in the IB. The average entrant had 188 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for LLB Law and History at University of Edinburgh?
12% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 8 offers from 68 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is LLB Law and History at University of Edinburgh 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 and History 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 History at University of Edinburgh?
93% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.