LLB Bachelor of Laws
Course overview
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.
Entry requirements
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.
Scholarships
Early Payment Discount
This award entitles fee-paying students to a discount of 5% if fees are over £5,000 and the fees are paid in full prior to the first teaching date of the course.
New to GCU Undergraduate
Self funding International students who study a full-time course with Glasgow Caledonian University are eligible for up to £2,500 tuition fee discount per year off their course tuition fees.
Student Loyalty Discount
We are pleased to offer a Loyalty Discount of 30% to students who have previously graduated from GCU or one of our Founding institutions.
Up to 30% of fees
Career opportunities
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
Cost of study
The fee for an international student of LLB Bachelor of Laws at Glasgow Caledonian University is £15,200 per year.
Admission
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.
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