LLB Bachelor of Laws

The LLB Bachelor of Laws at Glasgow Caledonian University provides a solid grounding in Scots law, covering private, public, criminal and commercial law, giving students the chance to choose a pathway in Risk Management, earning an LLB with Risk. A key feature is the GCU Law Clinic, where students offer supervised advice on housing, employment, contract and sports law.

Students learn through lectures, seminars, mooting, mediation and negotiation and are assessed through exams, coursework and practical legal work.

This programme boasts a 100% student satisfaction rate in the 2024 National Student Survey. Graduates enter roles as solicitors in firms like Brodies LLP, CMS and Thompsons, in local government, the Crown Office and even across Europe.

Glasgow Caledonian University, also known as GCU, is a highly respected public university in Glasgow, Scotland, founded in 1993. Known for its strong teaching and high graduate employability of 97 % of its graduates in work or study within six months, with undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across fields such as Medicine, Law, Engineering, Business, the Arts and more, reflecting the university’s broad academic scope.

Candidates applying for the LLB Bachelor of Laws should submit a personal statement explaining their reason for applying for this course, along with an academic or employer reference, with an option to upload a CV to show work experience.

Grade Requirements:

• Applicants require SQA Highers: BBBB, A Levels: BCC, or an International Baccalaureate with 26 points.
• Applicants with Other equivalent qualifications are accepted.

English Proficiency:

• Candidates who do not have an English background need an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each section.
• An equivalent Secure English Language Test (SELT) is accepted.

The fee for an international student of LLB Bachelor of Laws at Glasgow Caledonian University is £15,200 per year.

GCU offers International Merit Scholarships of up to £3,000 for qualifying international students.

Graduates of The Glasgow Caledonian University LLB Bachelor of Laws are prepared for job roles in:

• Solicitor in private practice
• In-house legal counsel
• Legal executive
• Compliance or risk officer
• Public sector lawyer

Applicants for the LLB Bachelor of Laws at Glasgow Caledonian University should visit the school application portal to apply. You can speak to one of our trained counsellors for guidance.