LLB (Hons) Common Law (graduate entry) at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

An accelerated two-year LLB open to graduates of any discipline, providing foundational legal training that satisfies the Bar Standards Board academic stage requirements. It is not an approved pathway to legal practice in Scotland and is recognised in Northern Ireland.

Department: School of Law | Duration: 2 years | Intake: September | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 covers Common law system and method for graduates, Constitutional law, Criminal law of England and Wales, Law of contract and Law of tort; year 2 covers Law and Government, Land law, Equity and trusts, European Union Law and Jurisprudence, with optional courses such as International law and Commercial law.

Career pathways

Graduate Outcomes job titles include Paralegal, Trainee Solicitor, Legal Analyst, Legal Research Assistant, Financial Analyst and Credit Risk Analyst. The degree also supports careers in the civil service, local government, journalism, banking and social work.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Open to graduates of any discipline, including Law. International applicants (English language, as stated for this programme): IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no subtest below 6.0; TOEFL iBT 90 overall (tests up to 20 January 2026; minimum Reading 20, Listening 19, Speaking 19, Writing 21) or 92 overall (tests from 21 January 2026; minimum Reading 22, Listening 20, Speaking 23, Writing 21); PTE Academic 59 with no subtest below 59. Tests must be within 2 years 5 months of the start date. Full-time applicants apply through UCAS; application deadlines: 15 October (UK applicants including Dentistry, Medicine, Veterinary Medicine or Oxford/Cambridge), 13 January (other UK applicants), 30 June (international students).

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 2 years

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