Overview

Key facts

The Common Law programme of the University of Glasgow is an exacting intellectual discipline and offers a thorough grounding in key areas of the law. The degree can be studied to Ordinary level, requiring three years of full-time study, or to Honours level in four years of full-time study.
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, or Northern Ireland, the LLB (Common Law) will provide an invaluable foundation in the academic study of law.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

European Union law
Jurisprudence
Law & government
Land law
Equity & trusts
Foundations of evidence law.

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Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Public Law View 231 other Bachelors in Public Law in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

SQA Higher Entry Requirements (by end of S6)

AAAAAA Higher or AAAA + BB Advanced Higher (AAABB S5 minimum for consideration)

Additional requirements: Higher English. LNAT

SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements (by end of S5 or S6)

MD20 – ABBBB (also other target groups)

MD40 – AAABB*

Additional requirements: Higher English. LNAT. Successful completion of Reach.

A-level Standard Entry Requirements

AAA

Additional requirements: A-level English or GCSE English Grade A/ 7. LNAT

IB Standard Entry Requirements

38 (6,6,6 HL) – 34 (6,5,5 HL)

Additional requirements: HL English. LNAT

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

27720 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

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Living costs

Glasgow

United Kingdom

620 - 1012 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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