LLB Scots Law
About this course
LLB in Scots Law, a politics and international relations and law degree providing the required academic training for the Scottish legal profession. The curriculum offers flexibility through various option choices and serves as a foundation for careers beyond legal practice. The first year covers foundational subjects through Constitutional Law 1, Introduction to Legal Study, Obligations 1A, Obligations 1B, Family Law, Roman Law Of Property & Obligations 1, and Criminal Law And Evidence 1. The second year builds upon this base with compulsory studies including Jurisprudence, Law and Government, Business Organisations, Commercial Law, European Union Law, and Property Law. Students can also select optional modules in their second year such as International Private Law Level 2, Labour Law, and Advanced International Law to tailor their legal studies further.
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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 AAAAAA by the end of S6. B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher Additional requirements: Higher English and Advanced Higher Humanities 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 .
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
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 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%
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
- Constitutional Law 1
- Introduction to Legal Study
- Obligations 1A
- Obligations 1B
- Family Law
- Roman Law Of Property & Obligations 1
- Criminal Law And Evidence 1
- Jurisprudence
- Law and Government
- Business Organisations
- Commercial Law
- European Union Law
- Property Law
- International Private Law Level 2
- Labour Law
- Advanced International Law
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of LLB Scots 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 Scots 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 Scots 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 Scots Law at University of Glasgow?
The typical offer is AAA at A level. The average entrant had 217 UCAS points.
Is LLB Scots Law at University of Glasgow 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 Scots 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 Scots Law at University of Glasgow?
94% of students continued into their second year, and 6% left higher education.