LLB (Hons) Bachelor of Laws at Glasgow Caledonian University

Programme overview

The LLB (Hons) is accredited by the Law Society of Scotland and includes the foundation programme, covering private, public, criminal and commercial law and the Scottish legal system. Skills modules build client interviewing, mediation and legal drafting, and students can join the GCU Law Clinic and apply for a Year 3 work placement.

Duration: 4 years | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules are Introduction to Legal Systems and Study, Criminal Law and Evidence, Global Challenges for Business and Society, Family and Child Law, Public Law and Law of Obligations. Specialisms include international law, children and human rights, employment and equality law, sports law, media law and healthcare law and ethics.

Career pathways

First step to qualifying as a solicitor (Diploma in Legal Professional Practice then a two-year traineeship) or advocate; graduates work in law firms, in-house legal teams and the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service, and in academia, finance, risk management, compliance, media, policy and public service.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Year 1 entry, standard: Scottish Higher AAABB or equivalent including Higher English; A Level BBB or equivalent including A Level English or Law. Minimum (widening access only): Scottish Higher BBBBC including Higher English; A Level CCC including English or Law. Year 2 entry: HND Legal Services with graded units AAA plus successful interview. English language: IELTS 7.0 with no element below 6.5 (or equivalent). Applicants without typical qualifications may be considered through Recognition of Prior Learning.

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years

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