LLB Law and Social Policy
About this course
LLB (Hons) in Law and Social Policy, a social policy and law degree spanning both disciplines across four years. Core topics include Legal Analysis. The curriculum combines subjects from the Law School and the School of Social and Political Science. The first year covers the foundations through Scottish Legal System, Contract Law, Public Law of the UK and Scotland, and Politics of the Welfare State. The second year progresses to Property Law, Jurisprudence, Criminal Law, and Business Entities. The third year explores Advanced Legal Writing, International Law, Criminology, and social inequalities.
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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%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 5%
- Customer service occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
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%
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
- Politics of the Welfare State
- Social Policy and Society
- 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
- Advanced Legal Writing
- Analytical Perspectives in Social Policy
- Commercial Law
- International Law
- Property Law
- Family Law
- Criminology
- family policy
- labour market policies
- social inequalities
- criminal justice
- health policy
- education policy
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of LLB Law and Social Policy 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 £14,000 more than the UK median for Social policy.
What do graduates of LLB Law and Social Policy at University of Edinburgh do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on LLB Law and Social Policy 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 Social Policy 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.
Is LLB Law and Social Policy 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 Social Policy 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 Social Policy at University of Edinburgh?
97% of students continued into their second year, and 3% left higher education.