LLB Law and Politics
About this course
LLB (Hons) in Law and Politics, a politics and international relations and law degree spanning both disciplines across four years of undergraduate study. Core topics include Legal Analysis and Research Methods. Students undertake courses from both the Law School and the School of Social and Political Science throughout the programme. The first year covers foundational concepts through Scottish Legal System, Contract Law, Public Law of the UK and Scotland, and Introduction to Politics and International Relations 1A: Concepts and Debates. The second year examines property, crime, and political theory via Property Law, Criminal Law, Comparative Politics in a Globalised World, and Political Thinkers (an introduction to political theory). The third year introduces specialized study through options such as Criminology, International Law, global security, and the Middle East.
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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
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 18%: 22 offers from 125 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
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 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 58 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 62%
- Working and studying: 13%
- Further study: 8%
- Unemployed: 8%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 16%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 14%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 11%
- Sales occupations: 8%
- Elementary occupations: 7%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
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 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 75%
- Baccalaureate: 15%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
- Other qualifications: 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
- Scottish Legal System
- Critical Legal Thinking
- Contract Law
- Family Law
- Public Law of the UK and Scotland
- European Union Law
- Introduction to Politics and International Relations 1A: Concepts and Debates
- Introduction to Politics and International Relations 1B: The Global Dimension
- 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
- Comparative Politics in a Globalised World
- Political Thinkers (an introduction to political theory)
- Commercial Law
- International Law
- Property Law
- Family Law
- Criminology
- international political economy
- global security
- US foreign policy
- human rights
- gender
- African politics
- the Middle East
- Advanced Legal Writing (to proceed on to a dissertation in law)
- Research Design in Politics and International Relations (to proceed on to a dissertation in politics)
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of LLB Law and Politics at University of Edinburgh earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £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 £7,500 more than the UK median for Politics.
What do graduates of LLB Law and Politics at University of Edinburgh do next?
83% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on LLB Law and Politics 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 Law and Politics at University of Edinburgh?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level, or 40 points in the IB. The average entrant had 197 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for LLB Law and Politics at University of Edinburgh?
18% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 22 offers from 125 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is LLB Law and Politics 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 Politics 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 Politics at University of Edinburgh?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.