LLB (Hons) Law at University of Stirling

Programme overview

LLB (Hons) Law is accredited by the Law Society of Scotland and recognised by the Faculty of Advocates. It is the first step towards practising law in Scotland and leads to the Diploma in Professional Legal Practice, which is required to become a solicitor in Scotland.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences | Duration: 4 years (48 months) full time or part time | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Legal reasoning, statutory interpretation and case analysis, with practical advocacy skills developed in mooting competitions. A work placement module is available in Year 3 or 4, and students write a dissertation on a legal topic of their choice in the final year. Assessment is by examination and coursework.

Career pathways

Legal practice at firms such as Pinsent Masons, Brodies, DWF and CMS Cameron McKenna, and careers in government, policy and business. The qualification is for practising in Scotland only; practising in England and Wales requires the Solicitors Qualifying Exam.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Year 1 entry (four-year honours): Highers AAAB, A-levels ABB, IB Diploma 32, BTEC (Level 3) DDD. Personal statements and references are also considered. Widening access students may be eligible for an adjusted offer. Advanced entry is not available. International applicants: IELTS Academic or UKVI 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each sub-skill; Pearson Test of English (Academic) 60 overall with a minimum of 59 in each sub-skill; TOEFL (taken before 21 January 2026) 80 overall with 18 reading, 17 writing, 17 listening, 20 speaking; TOEFL (taken from 21 January 2026) 4 overall with no less than 4 in any band.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,820 a year (2026/27). Scottish students; full time rate Source

International applicants: GBP 19,500 a year (2026/27). International students (including EU); full time rate Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years (48 months) full time or part time

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