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 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).

This programme scored 93% for overall satisfaction in the 2026 results from the National Student Survey (NSS).

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"The staff are extremely supportive. They always check in with you.

We even got support with CV writing, which was great.

We have a great community feel on the Law Degrees at Edinburgh Napier."

Chris Enderby

Former LLB (Hons) Law student

Our course gives you a broad foundation in the law of Scotland. In the first three years you study all the subjects specified by the Law Society of Scotland to enable you to seek qualification as a solicitor. In fourth year, there is a range of optional law subjects, and you'll also write a dissertation on a legal topic of your choice.

Contemporary legal professionals must be business-orientated. Our LLB lets you choose a number of business-related non-law modules, such as Financial Accounting or Exploring Entrepreneurship.

The LLB is a full-time course. You may graduate with an LLB Ordinary degree after three years or an LLB Honours degree after four years. You'll learn by a variety of teaching methods including lectures and tutorials, and also through interactive practice sessions and independent study.

This degree will improve your communication, research, problem-solving and presentational skills.

How will my degree reflect sustainability and sustainable development?

The Principles of Responsible Management Education (PRME) – established under the UN Global Compact – places a clear onus on Higher Education to ‘transform management education and develop the responsible decision-makers of tomorrow to advance sustainable development’. The Business School is a PRME signatory, and we seek to influence professional practice and policy nationally and internationally, helping to drive key societal, economic and environmental impacts.

Our mission is ‘to empower communities to apply business knowledge for positive societal impact’ and we work constantly to embed practical actions into our curriculum, to promote sustainability and relate these to the key ideas of sustainability, as reflected in the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). Our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes now reflect one or more of the SDG, and our research is targeted to solve real world problems, mapped against the criteria used in the Times Higher Education’s Impact Ranking.

The most recent annual league table for Sustainability - compiled by People & Planet, the UK’s largest student campaigning network - again places Edinburgh Napier in a top 3 position among Scotland’s 19 universities. This reflects their assessment of our performance across a range of environmental and ethical considerations, which include carbon reduction and management, and education.

What is distinct about equality, diversity and inclusion?

Edinburgh Napier University is enriched by the diversity of perspectives, cultures and backgrounds brought by all within our global community. We are committed to a positive environment where diversity and inclusiveness is celebrated and everyone is treated fairly regardless of sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, disability, age, ethnic origin, religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status or whether pregnant or on maternity leave. We commit ourselves to providing a learning, working and social environment that is free from discrimination, prejudice, intimidation, stigmatisation and all forms of harassment and bullying.

The Business School's vision: 'To be the Business School for empowerment, enterprise and employability for all'.

Our mission statement: 'Empowering our communities to apply business knowledge for positive societal impact'.

How you’ll be taught

You'll learn by a variety of teaching methods including lectures, tutorials and through independent study.

Assessments

Emphasis on giving legal advice and applied learning make student work place ready when they leave.

Work placement

Opportunity to gain experience through assisting in our student run law clinic.

Study abroad

In year 3 there is an opportunity to study abroad, and we have increasing numbers taking this option – there are several universities that we are partnered with, and this can be done through Turing and ISEP (US & Australia).

Facilities

This course is taught in person at our Craiglockhart campus.

Popular modules

Scottish Legal System

Criminal Law

Obligations 1

Constitutional & Administrative Law

Family Law

Legal Skills (TR1 CMP)

Law of Human Rights

Property Law

European Law

Commercial Law

Obligations 2

One module from 3 options

Business Entities

Law of Succession & Trusts

Evidence

Law & Technology

Two modules from 4 options

Dissertation

Plus 4 modules from 14 options

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Study modules mentioned above are indicative only. Some changes may occur between now and the time that you study.

Full information is available in our disclaimer.

English language

International students

Admissions policies

What are the entry requirements for LLB Law?

Our entry requirements indicate both Standard and Minimum qualifications with which we normally accept students. Competition for places varies from year to year and you aren't guaranteed a place if you meet the minimum qualifications.

Can I make an appointment with an advisor to discuss further about the admission process?

If you want to get more information on the admission process, please get in touch with the undergraduate admissions team by submitting an enquiry form above.

Minimum Year 1

Scottish Higher

Standard Entry Requirement: ABBB to include English or another literary subject* at grade B.

Minimum Offer Entry Requirement: BBCC to include English or another literary subject* at grade B.

You may be given an adjusted offer of entry if you meet our specified minimum entry requirements within our widening participation criteria, and outlined in our Contextual Admissions Policy. Click here for further information about our entry requirements and admissions policies.

BBC to include English or another literary subject*.

Irish Leaving Certificate

H2, H2, H2, H2 at Higher Level to include English or another literary subject*

BTEC (QCF) Extended Diploma Level 3

Minimum grades DMM (Distinction, Merit, Merit).

A Level English or another literary subject* at grade C.

BTEC (QCF) National Diploma Level 3 plus A Level

Minimum grades D*D* (Distinction*, Distinction*).

A level in English or other Literary subject* at grade B

International Baccalaureate Diploma

Award of Diploma with 30 points overall with three HL subjects at grades 6, 5, 5 to include English or another literary subject*.

Pass HNC Legal Services with grade B at SCQF Level 7 in the graded unit.

Pass HND Legal Services with grade BB at SCQF Level 8 and grade B at SCQF Level 7 in the graded units.

*Alternative literary subjects include: Government & Politics, History, Latin, Law, Modern Studies, Philosophy, Geography, Psychology, Sociology, RMPS. ESOL can be considered at grade A.

Advanced entry is not available for this course.

If your first language isn't English, you'll normally need to undertake an approved English language test and our minimum English language requirements will apply.

This may not apply if you have completed all your school qualifications in English. Check our country pages to find out if this applies to you.

If you do not currently meet our minimum English language requirements, we offer a number of pre-sessional English language courses which could help you achieve the required level.

We welcome applications from students studying a wide range of international qualifications.

Entry requirements by country

Please note that international students are unable to enrol onto the following courses:

BM Midwifery/MM Midwifery

MSc Nursing courses

All Graduate Apprenticeship courses

See who can apply for more information on Graduate Apprenticeship courses.

We’re committed to admitting students who have the potential to succeed and benefit from our programmes of study.

Our admissions policies will help you understand our admissions procedures, and how we use the information you provide us in your application to inform the decisions we make.

Undergraduate admissions policies

Postgraduate admissions policies

The course fees you'll pay and the funding available to you will depend on a number of factors including your nationality, location, personal circumstances and the course you are studying. We also have a number of bursaries and scholarships available to our students.

Undergraduate student fees and funding information

Postgraduate student fees and funding information

International student fees and funding information

Tuition fees

Students from

Scotland

England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland

Overseas and EU

Students from England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland will be invoiced the tuition fees for 3 years of their 4 years of study.

Tuition fees are subject to an annual review and may increase from one year to the next. For more information on this and other tuition fee matters, please see our Fees and Funding links above.

If additional compulsory costs other than the tuition fees are applicable, these will be detailed in the course details.

Please note that the tuition fees liable to be paid by EU nationals commencing their studies from 1 August 2021 will be the Overseas fee rate. The University offers a range of attractive Tuition Fee bursaries to students resident in specific countries. More information on these can be found here.

Careers & employability

What can you do with a Law degree?

By studying law at Edinburgh Napier University, you will acquire expertise in a wide range of Scots Law subjects, and be well on your way to gaining the necessary qualifications to become a solicitor. Completion of the LLB (Ordinary or Honours) is stage one of qualifying as a solicitor in Scotland. Stage two is the Diploma in Professional Legal Practice. The DLP is a vocationally orientated course designed to prepare you for Stage 3, a two-year traineeship with a law firm or other body employing solicitors such as a Local Authority.

The legal profession is just one option open to you once you have your LLB. You may also want to go on to work in sectors such as business, finance and government. You will be an excellent communicator, with strong debating, analytical, writing and presentation skills. If you are a critical thinker and keen problem solver, then this might be the right course for you.

What does a government policy advisor do?

As a government policy advisor, you will give expert advice, through analysis, to the government to allow them to make informed decisions on a range of issues. You will have excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving skills. You will work with a range of stakeholders across different government departments and may also work with government legal advisors.

Daily tasks and responsibilities you may carry out within this role include:

• Policy analysis

• Research

• Presenting your findings

• Legal analysis

• Collaborating with stakeholders

• Report writing

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