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Bachelor of Law (with Honours) - LLB (Hons)
Gilmorehill (Main) Campus
Full Time
15-SEP-25
4 Years
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Bachelor of Law (with Honours) - LLB (Hons)
Gilmorehill (Main) Campus
Full time
15-SEP-25
4 Years
The Common Law degree is designed for students who plan to practise law in common law jurisdictions in countries such as England and Wales, Northern Ireland, Canada and India. It is not suitable for those who may wish to enter the legal profession in Scotland. The Common Law curriculum offers intellectual depth and has a range of flexible options.
Which law degree is right for me?
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Why study Law?
Law is a subject that is relevant to everyone because it affects all our daily lives. It is an academic discipline that attracts students who are interested in how society is regulated, what the aims of regulation should be and how successful it is in achieving them.
The University of Glasgow prides itself on developing world changers and a knowledge and understanding of law and legal systems is one of the important ways in which people can seek to make a difference. This might be through changes to legal policy or practice, or in helping people to solve everyday problems or avoid future disputes.
CAREER PROSPECTS
The flexibility of the LLB (Common law) at Glasgow, together with the emphasis on developing the key skills required by employers and the opportunities available to study abroad and to take part in placement opportunities, means that the degree provides a sound general foundation for a range of careers. These include the civil service, local government, journalism, industry and commerce, international institutions, administration, banking, insurance, social work and the police service.
For those seeking to work as a lawyer in England and Wales, the LLB (Common law) will provide an invaluable foundation in the academic study of law.
If you intend to become a barrister in England and Wales, the LLB (Common Law) satisfies the Bar Standards Board requirements regarding the academic component of training based on a law degree. After completing our degree, you would then undertake the ‘vocational stage’ of training, which requires completion of a postgraduate Bar course. The final step in qualifying as a barrister involves a period of full-time training for one year (‘pupillage’).
Exam type
A levelA level:
AAA Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
AAAAB Grades / Points required
Scottish Advanced Higher:
AAAAAA Grades / Points required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
34 - 38 Grades / Points required
The Standard Entry Requirements represent the range of grades required to be considered for an offer. If you are predicted grades below our standard range, we may still consider you for an offer. If this applies to you, we will advise you of our decision timing in your application acknowledgement. For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level. International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training) 6.5 with no sub-test under 6.0 and they are listed on our International Entry Requirements page.
SQA Higher Entry Requirements: AAAAB is the minimum requirement from S5 to be reviewed for an S6 offer; Offers are not guaranteed to applicants who meet the minimum from S5; Typically offers will be made at AAAAAA by end of S6. B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher; Additional requirements: Higher English; Additional requirements: Advanced Higher English or Humanities subject; Higher Mathematics at A recommended; SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements (by end of S6 or S6): MD20: ABBBB (also other target groups); MD40: AAABB (ABB S5 minimum for consideration); Additional requirements: Higher English, Advanced Higher English or Advanced Higher Humanities subject or Higher Mathematics at A recommended.
SQA Higher Entry Requirements: AAAAB is the minimum requirement from S5 to be reviewed for an S6 offer; Offers are not guaranteed to applicants who meet the minimum from S5; Typically offers will be made at AAAAAA by end of S6. B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher; Additional requirements: Higher English; Additional requirements: Advanced Higher English or Humanities subject; Higher Mathematics at A recommended; SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements (by end of S6 or S6): MD20: ABBBB (also other target groups); MD40: AAABB (ABB S5 minimum for consideration); Additional requirements: Higher English, Advanced Higher English or Advanced Higher Humanities subject or Higher Mathematics at A recommended.
The Standard Entry Requirements represent the range of IB points normally needed to be considered for an offer (subject to success in any interview and/or other admissions test that is required for that subject). If you are predicted points below our standard range, we may still consider you for an offer. If this applies to you, we will advise you of our decision timing in your application acknowledgement. Applicants must also meet any Additional Requirements listed (subject requirements / admissions tests / work experience / interviews / pre-entry programme) in order to be considered. For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level. International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training) 6.5 with no sub-test under 6.0 and they are listed on our International Entry Requirements page.
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