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LLB Law at University of Aberdeen

University of Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Law at Aberdeen gives you a unique experience of breadth, depth, choice and quality, with a broad range of subjects giving you accreditation with the Law Society of Scotland and Faculty of Advocates. You will also have options to combine your core legal studies with a modern European language, legal system, or other options to add further career benefits. Law at Aberdeen looks at the historical, social, political and economic forces that influence our legal systems and govern our societies.

Duration: 4 years (48 months)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Law at Aberdeen offers a wide choice of courses and a flexibility that enables you to study a curriculum in keeping with your personal interests and career intentions. You will develop a deep understanding of the subject by studying topics like Criminal Law, Foundations of Private Law, Legal System, Contract, Property Law, Public International Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Scottish Legal History and American Constitutional Law. Year 1 compulsory courses: Criminal Law, Foundations of Private Law, Scottish Legal System and Method, Contract, UK Constitutional Law and Delict and Unjustified Enrichment.

Career pathways

The University places a strong emphasis on applied learning and therefore, our Law graduates enjoy high employability. A Law degree from Aberdeen will help you enter the legal profession as well pursue a wide range of alternative careers.

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Entry requirements

2027 entry. SQA Highers Standard: Applicants presenting the standard grades will usually receive an unconditional offer; more may be asked for where applications exceed places. Widening Access: Applicants who meet one or more of our widening access metrics and present with BBB, are guaranteed an unconditional offer. Foundation Apprenticeship: One FA is equivalent to a Higher at A. It cannot replace any required subjects. Note: We do not double count a Higher and Advanced Higher in the same subject, but we do consider that a B grade at Advanced Higher is equivalent to an A grade at Higher. National 5 in English at Grade C or above is also required. Higher English is highly desirable (Higher ESOL is recognised in lieu where English is not the native language). A LEVEL Standard: Three A Levels at BBB. English is highly desirable. Widening Access: Three A Levels at BBC, for applicants who meet one or more widening access criteria. GCSE English or English Literature at Grade C/4 is also required. BTEC LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA The BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma is not normally sufficient on its own for entry into any LLB degree programmes although those with a relevant BTEC (Law-related) at a minimum of DDD may be considered. IRISH LEAVING CERTIFICATE Five subjects at Higher, with two at H2 and three at H3. English is highly desirable. INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE 34 points with 6, 6, 5 at HL including the degree subject(s). English is highly desirable. SL English is required.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,820 a year (2026/27). Home fee for students from Scotland. Source

International applicants: GBP 20,800 a year (2026/27). EU / international fee. Reduced rate (Self-funded Students): £14,800. Source

Intake: September

Duration: 4 years (48 months)

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