Overview

In addition to the Scots Law (Hons) programme being designed in accordance with the core LLB modules, you will benefit from UWS expertise in specialist areas of Law such as International Humanitarian Law in Practice, International Criminal Law, Public International Law, and Tribunal Skills.

Career

The Scots Law (Hons) degree offered at University of the West of Scotland offers a comprehensive foundation for a diverse range of legal careers in Scotland. Graduates are well-prepared to pursue roles as solicitors, advocates, legal advisors, policy analysts, amongst many more.

The curriculum is designed to equip students with practical, transferrable skills that are highly valued by employers, including legal research, critical analysis, and effective communication. Graduates can go on to explore opportunities in a diverse range of sectors and industries; from legal, banking and finance, to education, accounting, and management consulting.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Criminal law

Family Law

Contract

Delict

Commercial Law

Evidence

Constitutional Law

Succession and Trusts

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-13 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Paisley, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Public Law Legal Studies View 320 other Bachelors in Legal Studies 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

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59

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Other requirements

General requirements

Scottish Highers

Standard Entry Requirements: ABBC (108 UCAS Tariff points) including English (Grade B, or above)

Minimum Entry Requirements: BCCC (90 UCAS Tariff points) including English (Grade B, or above)

A-Level

BBC (112 UCAS Tariff points) including English or Law

T-Level

BBC Full T-Level with Grade M (120 Tariff points) in relevant subject

Irish Leaving Certificate (ILC)

H2 H2 H3 H3 including English

International Baccalaureate

29 Points including English

Scottish Wider Access Programme (SWAP)

Access to Humanities (BBB)

SQA HNC / BTEC Level 4 HNC

HNC Legal Services

HNC Social Sciences

HNC Police Studies

SQA HND / BTEC Level 5 HND

HND Legal Services

HND Social Sciences

HND Police Studies

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

16275 GBP / year

≈ 16275 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

1820 GBP / year

≈ 1820 GBP / year

Additional Details

All other UK & Republic of Ireland, Channel Islands & Isle of Man: £9,790 per year

Living costs

Paisley

United Kingdom

700 - 1400 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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Career

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Paisley

Funding

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