Robert Gordon University campus

Arts & Humanities

LLB Law – Online Learning at Robert Gordon University

Robert Gordon University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

This online LLB Law degree from Robert Gordon University is designed for those who wish to obtain an LLB but are unable to attend an on-campus course. This unique degree is designed to provide you with key knowledge across all main areas of Scots Law including commercial, property, criminal, family and law of contract. Throughout the course, you will gain in-depth legal knowledge and the understanding of the practical application of the law in any area.

Faculty: School of Law and Social Sciences  |  Duration: 2 years full-time (online learning); 3 years (Accelerated Part time) part-time (online learning); 4 years part-time (online learning)  |  Study mode: full-time (online learning); part-time (online learning)  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 provides a fundamental understanding of the purposes and sources of Law and the main elements of Public and Private Law in Scotland. You will study eight modules if studying full-time and four modules if studying accelerated part time or part time. This year develops concepts introduced in Year 1 and provides specialised knowledge of other more complex modules.

Career pathways

Our online Law LLB degree opens the door to the legal profession in a variety of contexts. As well as the legal profession, opportunities also exist within: The financial sector, Civil service, Oil and gas, Banking, Corporate consultancy, Global business management, Local government, Trade unions, Charitable organisations.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

The Online LLB is designed as a SCQF level 9 programme. That is, it is a qualification which prepares successful applicants for roles which are specialist and professional and involve dealing with complex processes and situations. Find out more about : SCQF - Level 9 Applicants will need to demonstrate that they have the intellectual ability and motivation to learn which is commensurate with successfully undertaking an accelerated LLB. They will be able to do this through evidencing relevant qualifications, experiences and/or employment to the Course Leader as part of the application process, in addition to providing a reasoned case for wishing to embark upon the online LLB. Examples of the necessary evidence could be through the following, alone or in combination (depending upon the level and quality of that evidence on a case-by-case basis) Professional or non-honours degree qualifications of an appropriate weight and value in a relevant discipline such as law, paralegal practice, business, management, journalism or similar. Experience of working in the fields noted above for sufficient time and/or at a sufficient level of seniority as to meet the requirements of the course, e.g. departmental or office manager. An honours degree in a relevant discipline noted. Where the evidence cannot be demonstrated in one of the relevant fields, the Course Leader will consider applications which demonstrate the applicant's ability using any other appropriate evidence of qualifications, experience and/or employment. This could include: voluntary work, membership of professional bodies, public recognition awards, holding public office, committee membership of public or private sector panels, directorships, etc.

Domestic applicants: GBP 8,550 a year (2026/2027). Scottish students, full time online, over 2 years (same fee each year) Source

International applicants: GBP 8,550 a year (2026/2027). International students, full time online, over 2 years (same fee each year) Source

Intake: September

Duration: 2 years full-time (online learning); 3 years (Accelerated Part time) part-time (online learning); 4

Explore more study programmes

View all study programmes →

Ready to start your study abroad journey?

Book a free consultation with our expert counsellors and take the first step towards your dream university.

Copyrights © 2026 StudyMapped. All rights reserved.