LLB Law
Course overview
The LLB (Hons) Law degree at Robert Gordon University (RGU) in Aberdeen is a professional course for students who want to become lawyers. It gives you a strong and practical understanding of the Law and covers all the main areas needed to enter the legal profession.
A major strength of the course is its focus on practical experience. You will take part in mooting, which involves practising legal debates in RGU’s on-campus Moot Court. You will also work on real client cases so you can apply what you learn to real-life legal problems.
The course is taught through lectures, tutorials, and independent study. You will be assessed through exams, essays, presentations, and a final-year dissertation.
Entry requirements
To apply for the LLB (Hons) Law degree, applicants typically need to submit a personal statement demonstrating their passion for law and details of their academic background. A reference from a teacher or employer is required, and include a CV to highlight relevant experience
Grade Requirements:
- You will need AABB at A Level (or equivalent)
- Equivalent international qualifications are accepted.
English Proficiency:
- For applicants whose first language is not English, a minimum level of English language proficiency is required, such as IELTS 6.0 overall, with no component score lower than 5.5, or an accepted equivalent.
Scholarships
Alumni Discount
A 20% discount is provided exclusively on tuition fees and not to any associated course costs.
Up to 20% of feesInternational Students Emergency Fund
The fund aims to help students with basic living costs such as food, utilities and rent.
RGU Early Deposit Payment Discount
Self-funding students paying an international fee joining in the September 2026 intake who pay their deposit will receive an additional £500 discount.
Up to £500RGU Golf Scholarship
Up to £8,500 per year
RGU International Student Discount for Undergraduate Students
£2,000 discount on each year of study of undergraduate tuition fees.
Up to £2,000RGU SPORT Scholarship
Financial assistance is awarded to support travel, training, equipment and competition expenses accrued during the academic year.
Vice-Chancellor's Undergraduate Scholarship
Career opportunities
An LLB (Hons) Law degree from RGU creates pathways to the Legal Profession:
- Solicitor or Barrister
- Legal Associate Professional
- Paralegal
- Arbitrator
- Mediator
Cost of study
The annual tuition fee for the LLB (Hons) Law at Robert Gordon University for international students is £16,980 for the academic year. Please be aware that tuition fees are set per academic year and may change in subsequent years of study.
Admission
Apply through UCAS for the LLB (Hons) Law or the university's international application form. For further assistance, kindly reach out to one of our trained counsellors.
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