LLB / LLB (Hons) Law
Edinburgh Napier UniversityEdinburgh, United Kingdom
Course overview
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, 2025, 2026).
A top 10 UK modern university for Law (Complete University Guide, 2025, 2026)
Key highlights
- Fully accredited by the Law Society of Scotland
- Qualifies you to apply for the Diploma in Legal Practice (PEAT 1)
- First step towards qualifying as a solicitor or advocate in Scotland
- Fourth-year optional law subjects include Sports Law
- 100% student satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2023
- Top 10 UK modern university for Law in Guardian and Complete University Guide rankings
Entry requirements
- Scottish Highers: ABBB — to include to include English or another literary subject* at grade
- Scottish Highers: BBCC — minimum (widening access) offer
- A-level: BBC — to include to include English or another literary subject*; minimum (widening access) offer
- Irish Leaving Certificate — minimum (widening access) offer; H2, H2, H2, H2
Scholarships
Albert Morris Scholarships
Undergraduates - £8,000; Master’ - £12,000
Careers this course leads to
- Solicitor (Scotland)
- Advocate
- Trainee solicitor
- Paralegal
- Compliance officer
- Financial services professional
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 | International: £18,220
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Edinburgh Napier University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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