Course summary
Fully accredited by the Law Society of Scotland, our friendly and open student experience is what makes us stand out from other universities. The LLB will enable you to apply for the Diploma in Legal Practice (also known as PEAT 1), the next step on the way to becoming a qualified solicitor or advocate in Scotland. The LLB is an excellent qualification if you wish to work in other professions, particularly those related to business and finance. 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. We have a 100% satisfaction rate for our LLB (Hons) Law course (National Student Survey, 2023). We are a top 10 UK modern university for Law (The Guardian Good University Guide 2022, 2023, 2024). A top 10 UK modern university for Law (Complete University Guide, 2025) Please visit our website for full course and module details.
How to apply
29Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- M114
- Institution code:
- E59
- Campus name:
- Craiglockhart Campus
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Standard Qualification Requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - BBC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Access to HE Diploma - D: 15 credits M: 30 credits
Scottish Higher - ABBB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - D*D*
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 30 points
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H2, H2, H2, H2
T Level - M
HNC for entry to year 1 only - Pass in Legal Services with A in the graded unit. No Higher English Required. HND for entry to year 1 only - Pass in Legal Services with Grades BB at SCQF Level 8 in the graded units. Must have achieved Grade B at HNC. No Higher English Required.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Scottish Higher - BBCC
HNC Year 1: must have B in HNC graded unit HND Year 1: BB at SCQF Level 8 even if already achieved A in HNC
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5. |
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £1820 | Year 1 |
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| EU | £17520 | Year 1 |
| International | £17520 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Edinburgh Napier University
219 Colinton Road
Edinburgh
EH14 1DJ