LLM General Law at University of Aberdeen

Programme overview

Continue your study of law to an advanced level without the limitations of a specialist LLM. General Law offers a wide range of course modules from our other postgraduate degrees so that you’re able to tailor your studies to your own requirements. General Law allows you the flexibility to study many disciplines of interest without the restriction of one specialised degree.

Department: School of Law | Duration: 1 year (12 months) or 2 years (24 months) | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Intake: January / September | Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

Career pathways

Studying General Law will broaden your career opportunities and help you find employment in a variety of sectors, including legal, social and welfare, business, HR or financial areas.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Normally, a 2.2 honours degree (or equivalent) in Law will be required to be accepted onto this programme. Relevant practical experience in a related field will also be beneficial.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,900 a year (2026/27). UK fee. Reduced rate (University of Aberdeen Graduates): £7,000. Source

International applicants: GBP 23,000 a year (2026/27). EU / international fee. Reduced rate (Self-funded Students): £15,000. Source

Intake: January / September

Duration: 1 year (12 months) or 2 years (24 months)

Apply through the official page: https://www.abdn.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-taught/how-to-apply/

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