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Law
- LLB (Hons)
- 4 Years
- Full-time
- 8 September 2025
- Undergraduate
- Craiglockhart Campus
Course summary
Fully accredited by the Law Society of Scotland, our friendly and open student experience is what makes us stand out from other universities.
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 have a 100% satisfaction rate for our LLB (Hons) Law course (National Student Survey, 2023).
We are a top 10 UK modern university for Law (The Guardian Good University Guide 2022, 2023, 2024).
A top 10 UK modern university for Law (Complete University Guide, 2025)
Please visit our website for full course and module details.
How to apply
Apply by
29 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- M114
- Institution code:
- E59
- Campus name:
- Craiglockhart Campus
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
UCAS Tariff Not accepted
A level BBC
Including one of English/Latin/History/Law/Philosophy/Modern Studies/Government & Politics, Geography, Psychology, Sociology and RMPS
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) DMM
Minimum grades DMM (Distinction, Merit, Merit) plus A Level English or another literary subject* at grade C.
*Alternative literary subjects include: English/Latin/History/Law/Philosophy/Modern Studies/Government & Politics, Geography, Psychology, Sociology and RMPS. ESOL can be considered at grade A.
Access to HE Diploma D: 15 credits M: 30 credits
Pass Access to HE Diploma in a related subject with 45 credits overall with minimum 30 Credits at Merit & 15 at Distinction.
English or Literary unit at Level 3 or equivalent also required.
Scottish Higher ABBB
Including one of English/Latin/History/Law/Philosophy/Modern Studies/Government & Politics, Geography, Psychology, Sociology and RMPS. ESOL can be considered at grade A.
If you are eligible for an adjusted offer under our Contextual Admissions Policy, please see the ‘Minimum Qualification Requirements’ below.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) D*D*
D*D* (Distinction*, Distinction*) plus A Level English or another literary subject* at grade C.
or
DD plus A Level English or another literary subject* at grade B
*Alternative literary subjects include: English/Latin/History/Law/Philosophy/Modern Studies/Government & Politics, Geography, Psychology, Sociology and RMPS. ESOL can be considered at grade A.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme 30 points
Award of Diploma with 30 points overall with three HL subjects at grades 6, 5, 5 including one of English/Latin/History/Law/Philosophy/Modern Studies/Government & Politics, Geography, Psychology, Sociology and RMPS at minimum grade 5.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) H2, H2, H2, H2
Grades H2, H2, H2, H2 at Higher Level to include one of English/Latin/History/Law/Philosophy/Modern Studies/Government & Politics, Geography, Psychology, Sociology and RMPS.
T Level M
T Level and an A Level in English or other Literary subject* may be required. Please contact ugadmissions@napier.ac.uk to check if you meet the subject specific requirements.
*Alternative literary subjects include: English/Latin/History/Law/Philosophy/Modern Studies/Government & Politics, Geography, Psychology, Sociology and RMPS
HNC for entry to year 1 only - Pass in Legal Services with A in the graded unit. No Higher English Required.
HND for entry to year 1 only - Pass in Legal Services with Grades BB at SCQF Level 8 in the graded units. Must have achieved Grade B at HNC. No Higher English Required.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Scottish Higher BBCC
To include English or another literary subject (noted in Standard Requirements) at grade B, or ESOL at grade A.
The grades listed above are our minimum entry requirements for applicants who meet our widening participation criteria. For further information about our entry requirements and our widening participation criteria as outlined within our Contextual Admissions Policy please visit our website.
HNC Year 1: must have B in HNC graded unit
HND Year 1: BB at SCQF Level 8 even if already achieved A in HNC
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5. |
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
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