University of Dundee

LLB Law Scots and English Dual Qualifying

University of Dundee

Course overview

The LLB Law (Scots and English Dual Qualifying) at the University of Dundee offers training as an advocate or a solicitor after studying Scots law. The Faculty of Advocates and the Law Society of Scotland, which oversee the profession in Scotland, both accept this course.  Many LLB Scots Law students decide to enroll in our Dual Qualifying programme.

The programme provides a solid legal foundation and offers various specialist options while developing transferable skills. Students can transition to the LLB Dual Qualifying course to practice law in England, Wales, or Northern Ireland. It is recognized by the Law Society of Scotland for the Diploma in Professional Legal Practice, enabling careers as solicitors or advocates. The course includes lectures, tutorials, seminars, independent study, and career sessions.

Entry requirements

Grade Requirements:

Applicants are required to have the following:

  • Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM.
  • A level - ABB
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 32 points.

English Proficiency:

  • Candidates whose first or primary language is not English will usually need an overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no component score below 6.0.

Scholarships

  • Alumni and Family Scholarship

    Value: £1,500 - £3,000

    Up to £1,500
  • Alumni Scholarship

    Value: £1,500 - £3,000

    Up to £1,500
  • Dow Memorial Trust Scholarship - Dentistry

    Value - £2,000 - £2,500 per year.

    Up to £2,000
  • Dow Memorial Trust Scholarship - Medicine

    Value: £2,000 - £2,500 per year.

    Up to £2,000
  • GEMS Scholarship

    Value - £6,000 per year of study

    Up to £6,000
  • Global Excellence Scholarship Undergraduate

    Value: £7,500 per year of study.

    Up to £7,500
  • Vice Chancellor's East Asia Undergraduate Scholarship

    Value - £4,000

    Up to £4,000

Career opportunities

Graduates of the LLB Law (Scots and English Dual Qualifying) from the University of Dundee can take future roles such as:

  • Solicitor
  • Barrister/ Advocate
  • Public Prosecutor
  • Legal Researcher/ Analyst
  • Chartered Legal Executive

Cost of study

The cost for LLB Law (Scots and English Dual Qualifying) in the University of Dundee for international students is £23,150 per year. Tuition fees for International students will increase by a maximum of 5% from the previous year's tuition fee for the relevant academic programme.

Admission

Your application for this course can be done through UCAS. You can speak to one of our trained counsellors to learn more about the admission process and help you meet the programme requirements.

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