LLB Common Law
About this course
LLB in Common Law, a law degree centred on politics and international relations and law. The curriculum prepares students intending to practise in common law jurisdictions such as England and Wales, Northern Ireland, Ireland, and Canada, while remaining unsuitable for those entering the legal profession in Scotland. The first year covers the foundations through Common Law System and Method, Constitutional Law 1, Law of Torts, Criminal Law of England and Wales, and Law of Contract. The second year builds upon this with European Union Law, Jurisprudence, Law and Government, Land Law, and Equity and Trusts. Students can also choose from optional modules in the second year, including Public International Law, Roman Law Of Property & Obligations 1, Commercial Law (Common Law), Business Organisations, and Foundations of Evidence Law.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA (Additional requirements: A-Level English or Humanities subject. Plus either GCSE English Language at B/5 or GCSE English Literature at B/5 Satisfactory completion of LNAT .) IB: 38 (6,6,6) (Additional requirements: HL Humanities and SL English at 6 Satisfactory completion of LNAT .) Scottish Higher: AAAAB is the minimum requirement from S5 to be reviewed for an S6 offer Offers are not guaranteed to applicants who meet the minimum from S5 Typically offers will be made at Higher AAAAA plus Advanced Higher B by end of S6. B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher Additional requirements Higher English at A plus either Advanced Higher English B or Humanities subject B Satisfactory completion of LNAT . Scottish Higher (widening access): MD20 : ABBBB (also other target groups*) MD40 : AAABB (ABB S5 minimum for consideration)* Additional requirements: Higher English Successful completion of Reach or Top-Up Satisfactory completion of LNAT .
Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 4 UCAS decisions for LLB Common Law (M100/M9R1/M9R2/M9R3/M9R4) at the University of Glasgow for 2027 entry so far: 4 offers. The published offer is AAA at A level.
What students say
Based on about 134 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 80%
- Assessment and feedback: 66%
- Academic support: 80%
- Organisation and management: 81%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 72%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 305 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 94%
- Left higher education: 6%
What graduates do next
Based on about 36 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 67%
- Working and studying: 7%
- Further study: 7%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Media Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 260 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- London: 9%
- South East: 1%
- Scotland: 88%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 345 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 70%
- Baccalaureate: 2%
- Access course: 4%
- A degree: 17%
- Other HE qualification: 3%
- Other qualifications: 3%
Modules
- Common Law System and Method
- Constitutional Law 1
- Law of Torts
- Criminal Law of England and Wales
- Law of Contract
- European Union Law
- Jurisprudence
- Law and Government
- Land Law
- Equity and Trusts
- Public International Law
- Roman Law Of Property & Obligations 1
- Commercial Law (Common Law)
- Business Organisations
- Foundations of Evidence Law
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of LLB Common Law at University of Glasgow earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £27,500 after 3 years, £40,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £31,000 and £50,000. The £40,000 median after five years is £6,000 more than the UK median for Politics.
What do graduates of LLB Common Law at University of Glasgow do next?
81% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on LLB Common Law at University of Glasgow?
91% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for LLB Common Law at University of Glasgow?
The typical offer is AAA at A level. The average entrant had 217 UCAS points.
Does LLB Common Law at University of Glasgow include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on LLB Common Law at University of Glasgow?
94% of students continued into their second year, and 6% left higher education.