Overview

The Law (Hons) from Edinburgh Napier University is an excellent qualification if you wish to work in other professions, particularly those related to business and finance.

Quick Facts:

In fourth year there is a range of optional law subjects, such as Sports Law, enabling you to reflect on the function of law in a wider economic, political, international and social context.

Contemporary legal professionals must be business-orientated. This LLB lets you choose a number of business-related non-law modules, such as Financial Accounting or Exploring Entrepreneurship. You may also study a language.

The LLB is a full-time course. You may graduate with an LLB Ordinary degree after three years or an LLB Honours degree after four years. You'll learn by a variety of teaching methods including lectures and tutorials, and also through interactive practice sessions and independent study.

In fourth year there is a range of optional law subjects, such as Sports Law, enabling you to reflect on the function of law in a wider economic, political, international and social context.

Careers

By studying law at Edinburgh Napier University, you will acquire expertise in a wide range of Scots Law subjects, and be well on your way to gaining the necessary qualifications to become a solicitor. Completion of the LLB (Ordinary or Honours) is stage one of qualifying as a solicitor in Scotland. Stage two is the Diploma in Professional Legal Practice. The DLP is a vocationally orientated course designed to prepare you for Stage 3, a two-year traineeship with a law firm or other body employing solicitors such as a Local Authority.

The legal profession is just one option open to you once you have your LLB. You may also want to go on to work in sectors such as business, finance and government. You will be an excellent communicator, with strong debating, analytical, writing and presentation skills. If you are a critical thinker and keen problem solver, then this might be the right course for you.

Accreditation

Fully accredited by the Law Society of Scotland

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Programme Structure

Modules include:

Scottish Legal System

Criminal Law

Obligations

Constitutional & Administrative Law

Family Law

One option module

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

56

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IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Criminal Law Civil & Private Law View 133 other Bachelors in Civil & Private 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

80

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56

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Standard Entry Requirement: ABBB to include English or another literary subject at grade B.

Minimum Offer Entry Requirement: BBCC to include English or another literary subject at grade B.

A Level: BBC to include English or another literary subject*.

Irish Leaving Certificate: H2, H2, H2, H2 at Higher Level to include English or another literary subject

BTEC (QCF) Extended Diploma Level 3: Minimum grades DMM (Distinction, Merit, Merit) / A Level English or another literary subject at grade C.

BTEC (QCF) National Diploma Level 3 plus A Level: Minimum grades D*D* (Distinction, Distinction) / A Level English or another literary subject* at grade C.

T level: Merit / T level and an A level in English or other Literary subject may be required.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17520 GBP / year

≈ 17520 GBP / year
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Citizens or residents

1820 GBP / year

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Additional Details

England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland: £9,535

Living costs

Edinburgh

United Kingdom

725 - 1167 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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