Our two-year Graduate Entry LLB is designed for applicants who already hold a degree and want to move into law. We’re ranked top in Scotland and 3rd among UK modern universities for Student Satisfaction in Law (Complete University Guide 2025).
This accredited Graduate Entry LLB degree is a two-year law course - perfect if you have a degree already and want to get an undergraduate degree in Law.
It's designed for graduates from any discipline who now want to study law and work in the Scottish legal profession. You’ll complete the full LLB in two years instead of four, covering all the subjects required by the Law Society of Scotland.
You won’t just learn the rules of law – you’ll learn to think like a lawyer. Through case analysis, problem-solving and legal research, you’ll develop the skills to read complex material, build arguments and give clear, structured advice.
If you have an undergraduate degree in another subject, our two-year accelerated Law degree gets your career started in the Scottish legal profession. This means you’ll gain a critical understanding of the theories, concepts and principles behind the Scottish legal system. Along the way, you’ll be actively encouraged to enhance your CV with extracurricular activities like pro bono work and the mooting club.
Small class sizes mean we can support and guide you personally.
Learning based around employability. This includes moot courts, negotiation exercises, legal drafting and presentations.
Save time and money by studying an undergraduate law degree condensed into two years* instead of four.
Accredited by the Law Society of Scotland.
On campus teaching, with in-person lectures and tutorials.
Contemporary curriculum, reflecting the impact of globalisation, digital technologies, and socio-political change on current legal practice.
Our four-year LLB is ranked top in Scotland for student satisfaction in Law (Complete University Guide 2025). On this accelerated degree, you’ll study the same core modules and be taught by the same academic staff.
As per the requirements of the Law Society of Scotland and the Faculty of Advocates, you’ll gain the legal skills and knowledge you need to join the Scottish legal profession**.
Our Law course ranks TOP in Scotland and No. 3 in the UK for Student Satisfaction. It's also the TOP UK Modern for Graduate Prospects, according to the 2025 Complete University Guide.
*Undergraduate LLB Law degrees in Scotland normally take four years.
**After further studies. A Diploma in Professional Legal Practice is the normal next step for practice in Scotland.
Across the two years, you’ll study the core foundation subjects for the Scottish legal profession, including Legal Systems and Methods, Constitutional and Administrative Law, Contract, Delict, Criminal Law and Evidence, EU Law, Family Law, Property and Commercial Law, plus Succession (including Trusts).
A moot court competition is a mock court hearing (usually an appeal against a final decision). It's an essential part of your learning experience.
You'll regularly take part in internal mooting competitions and friendly moots with other institutions from your first year.
We hosted the inaugural Dundee Moot Cup in 2024 (which will run annually). The final was held at Dundee Sheriff Court.
In 2024 an Abertay team made it to the quarter finals of the Lord Jones National Moot Competition and the semi-finals in 2023.
You’ll graduate with excellent employment prospects. Many graduates become solicitors and barristers, paralegals or legal academics. Others move into areas such as:
The court service.
The police.
The civil service.
Law centres or advice bureaus.
Banks and financial services.
Journalism.
And some use their legal knowledge to set up their own businesses. The transferable skills gained during your degree will make you highly sought-after by employers.
Advocacy skills are central to being a good lawyer.
This involves critical thinking, problem-solving and the ability to explain complex concepts in a simple way. Being part of a Moot Club helps to build your confidence, enhance your public speaking skills and learn about court etiquette.
Doing pro bono work is a great addition to your CV. We encourage you to get involved with organisations like The Tayside & Perthshire Law Project (Tayper). Tayper gives the local community greater access to legal help and enhances your CV at the same time.
You’ll learn through a mix of on-campus lectures, small-group tutorials and practical exercises such as moots, negotiations and simulated client interviews, with close support from academic staff. You’ll be assessed through a blend of exams and coursework, including:
Problem-based questions
Essays
Presentations
Oral advocacy
Each is designed to test your knowledge of Scots law and develop the research, analysis and communication skills used in legal practice.
We recognise that our students have different learning styles and different skills when they start their studies. Our aim is to ensure that we nurture and reinforce understanding of the subjects studied, together with the research and employability skills required in a constantly changing world.
Modules are delivered in-person on campus. They typically have three contact hours per module per week, usually comprising a two-hour lecture and a one-hour tutorial. The one-hour tutorial may sometimes be replaced by practical exercises, online quizzes, discussion forums, drop-in sessions etc.
Research has shown that after medicine, the study of law requires the highest number of study hours. This means you’ll need to devote a significant number of hours/week to your studies. The majority of your time will be spent in self-directed study and research. This is an intensive, full-time programme, so plan to treat it like a full-time job in terms of study hours.
All applicants must have an Ordinary or Honours degree.
Please note: We accept the majority of Ordinary and Honours degrees. Occasionally we may need to refer your application to our Faculty for review.
All applicants must have passes in English and Maths - National 5 English grade C or GCSE grade C/4 or equivalent. National 5 ESOL is accepted in lieu of National 5 English. National 4 Maths or National 5 Maths/Lifeskill Maths grade C.
Higher Application of Maths at grade C accepted.
If there is a subject that does not appear, please contact our Admissions Office (admissions@abertay.ac.uk) who will be able to confirm whether or not it would be considered for entry.
Republic of Ireland applicants, click on the UK tabs and scroll down to find your Entry Requirements.
See information about studying and applying to Abertay for International students.
All applicants must have an Ordinary or Honours degree.
Please note: We accept the majority of Ordinary and Honours degrees. Occasionally we may need to refer your application to our Faculty for review.
We welcome applicants from around the world and accept a wide range of international qualifications. Please select your country below to view specific entry requirements. If your qualification is not listed, please contact us at admissions@abertay.ac.uk
All courses at Abertay University are taught in English. If your first language is not English, you will need to demonstrate that you meet our English language requirements.
Please see English Language Requirements for the full list of accepted qualifications and further details.
For more information on the application process, tuition fees and scholarships, studying in Scotland, and to contact our International Team, please visit our International Students page.
Applicants will typically be required to achieve CCC at A-Level, to include any essential subject(s).
Applicants who have passed the full IBDP with a total minimum score of 25, with any essential subjects achieved at SL5 or HL4, will be considered for Year 1 entry.
If applying for a programme within our Department of Games Technology and Mathematics, Games and Arts, or Cybersecurity and Computing, applicants will require a total minimum score of 26, with any essential subjects achieved at SL5 or HL4.
Applicants with a total minimum score of 30 or above, with any essential subjects achieved at HL5, may be considered for Year 2 entry. Applicants can choose to start their programme in Year 1 if offered Year 2 entry.
English language: English B at S5 or H4 is accepted. For English A, no grade is specified. For alternative English language qualifications, please see below.
We accept and encourage applications with the International Baccalaureate Careers-related Programme (IBCP) but understand that your combination of qualifications may differ depending on where you are studying.
Applicants studying the full IBCP will be required to pass CP Core. IBDP courses will have to relate to essential subjects (where relevant) and passed with SL5 or HL4.
Entry to Year 1
Applicants studying a US High School Diploma will be required to pass with a GPA of 2.8 (on a 4-point scale). Any essential subjects to be achieved with minimum grade B.
If applying for year 1 entry, standardised testing is optional, however may make an application more competitive, particularly if the High School Diploma score is lower than stated above, or if the essential subject is not covered in the curriculum.
We will consider a lower High School Diploma score if sufficient evidence exists to support an offer such as strong scores in standardised tests, professional experience in the subject area, extracurricular activities linked to the programme, college classes, etc.
Standardised tests accepted for Y1 entry may include one or more of the following:
AP tests are an ideal way to meet essential subject pre-requisites. If no testing is available, strong grades in year 11 of the US High School Diploma in required subjects will be considered.
Entry to Year 2
Applicants studying a US High School Diploma will be required to pass with a GPA of 3.3 (on a 4-point scale). Any essential subjects to be achieved with minimum grade A.
If applying for year 2 entry, standardised testing is required.
Standardised tests accepted for Y2 entry may include one or more of the following:
If applying through UCAS, please send your transcript and any test scores directly to admissions@abertay.ac.uk, quoting your UCAS number and full name.
If applying directly, you will be given the opportunity to upload your transcript and test scores within your application.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Diplomë e Maturës Shtetërore with an overall grade of 7.5, to include any essential subject(s).
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Baccalauréat Technique / Commercial with an overall grade of 14, to include any essential subject(s).
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Baccalauréat de l'Enseignement Secondaire with an overall grade of 14, to include any essential subject(s).
Applicants with national school qualifications will typically be required to pass the first year of a university degree in a relevant subject with an average grade of 12/20, to include any essential subject(s).
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Título de Técnico Superior/Universitario with an overall grade of 6.5, to include any essential subject(s).
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Trayecto Técnico Profesional with an overall grade of 6.5, to include any essential subject(s).
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Araratian Baccalaureate at Extended Level with grades CCC, to include any essential subjects.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Certificate of Secondary General Education wih an average of 13 and the first year of a university degree in a relevant subject with an average grade of 64%, to include any essential subject(s).
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Year 12 Certificate plus ATAR rank of 77 or Overall Position of 11, to include any essential subject(s) at Year 12 with grade B, grade 3 or Sound Achievement.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Reifeprüfung/Maturazeugnis with an overall grade of 2.8, to include any essential subject(s) at grade 2.
English language: English at grade 2 in the Reifeprüfung/Maturazeugnis is accepted. For alternative English language qualifications, please see below.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Tam Orta Tahsil Hazzinda Aggestat with an average of 4, and the first year of a university degree in a relevant subject with an average grade of 62%, to include any essential subject(s).
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Shahadat Al-Thanawaya Al-Aama/General Secondary Education Certificate with an average of 60%, and the first year of a university degree or post-secondary diploma in a relevant subject with an average grade of 65% or 2.25 (on the 4 point scale), to include any essential subject(s).
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Intermediate/Higher Secondary School Certificate at an average of 2.5, and the first year of a university degree in a relevant subject with an average grade of 60%, to include any essential subject(s) at 60% or grade B.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Certificate of General Secondary Education at an average of 6, and the first year of a university degree in a relevant subject with an average grade of 6.0, to include any essential subject(s).
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Certificate d'Enseignement Secondaire Supérieur with an overall average of 60%, to include any essential subject(s) at 65%.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Diploma van secundair onderwijs with an overall average of 60%, to include any essential subject(s) at 65%.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Abschlusszeugnis der Oberstufe des Sekundarunterrichts with an overall average of 60%, to include any essential subject(s) at 65%.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the European Baccalaureate with an overall grade of 70%, to include any essential subject(s) at grade 7.
English language: English Language 1 at grade 6 or English Language 2 at grade 7 are accepted. For alternative English language qualifications, please see below.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Diploma de Bachiller at 64%, and the first year of a university degree in a relevant subject with an average grade of 63%, to include any essential subject(s) at 70%.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the General Certificate of Secondary Education at an average of 4.5, and the first year of a university degree in a relevant subject with an average grade of 65%, to include any essential subject(s).
Applicants studying Certificado de Ensino Medio will be required to pass with 7.5 (on a 10-point scale). Any essential subject to be achieved with minimum grade 8.
If applying to year 1 entry, university entrance testing is optional, however may make an application more competitive.
Standardised tests accepted for Y1 entry may include one or more of the following:
Year 2 entry is not available to applicants studying Certificado de Ensino Medio or Titulo de Tecnico.
English language test or equivalent required.
Applicants studying Titulo de Tecnico will be required to pass with 7.5 (on a 10-point scale). Any essential subject to be achieved with minimum grade 8.
If applying to year 1 entry, university entrance testing is optional, however may make an application more competitive.
Standardised tests accepted for Y1 entry may include one or more of the following:
Year 2 entry is not available to applicants studying Titulo de Tecnico.
English language test or equivalent required.
Applicants will typically be required to pass Brunei A Levels in 3 subjects at grades CCC, to include any essential subject(s).
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Diploma za Sredno Obrazonvanie with an average score of 4.5, to include any essential subject(s) at grade 5.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Diploma of Upper Secondary Education at average of C, and the first year of a university degree in a relevant subject with an average grade of 65%, to include any essential subject(s) at 65%.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Baccalaureat or Baccalureat Technique with an overall grade of 12, to include any essential subject(s) at grade 12.
Applicants will typically be required to complete the Secondary School Diploma or Diplôme d'Études Collégiales with five grade 12 subjects at an average of 65%, to include any essential subject(s) at 65%.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Licencia de Education with a GPA of 4.5 (7-point scale) overall. Applicants will also need to have completed the first year of a university degree in a relevant subject with an average of 4.5 (7-point scale) GPA, with the essential subject at a minimum of 5.0 (7-point scale) GPA.
Applicants will typically be required to complete Senior Middle/High School Certificate/Diploma at an average of 75%, to include any essential subject(s) at 77%; and pass GAOKAO with 500 points (based on the 750 points scheme).
We recognise the Aptitude Scholastic Tests (ASTs) for entry to all our undergraduate programmes. The AST grades are equivalent to the below A Level grades:
A Level Grade = AST Score
A = 210+
B = 170 - 209
C = 140 - 169
D = 100 - 139
Specific entry requirements for each course (year 1 and year 2 if applicable) can be found on each course page.
Applicants should also meet our minimum requirements for English language and any portfolio or interview requirement (see course page for details).
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Bachiller Academico at an average of 3.25, and the first year of a university degree or Tecnico Universitario in a relevant subject with an average grade of 3.3, to include any essential subject(s) at grade 3.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Svjedodžba o Maturi with an overall grade of 3.2, to include any essential subject(s) at grade 3.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Apolytírio Lykeíou with an overall grade of 17.0, to include any essential subject(s) at grade 17.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Vysvědčení o maturitní zkoušce with an overall grade of 2.4, to include any essential subject(s) at grade 2.
Applicants will typically be required to complete the Studentereksamen (STX), including 3 Level A subjects an overall grade of 7, to include any essential subject(s) at grade 7.
English language: Studentereksamen English Level A or B at grade 7 is accepted. For alternative English language qualifications, please see below.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Título de Bachiller at an average of 7.0, and the first year of a university degree in a relevant subject with an average grade of 13 / 60%, to include any essential subject(s) at 60%.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Certificate of General Secondary Education with a minimum of 71%, in include any essential subject at 70%.
Applicants who have achieved a Diploma from a Technical/ Commercial/ Industrial/ Health Institute may be granted entry to Year 2 of our degrees if they pass with a minimum of 71%, to include any essential subject at 70%.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Gumaasiumi lõputunnistus with an average score of 3.2, to include any essential subject(s) at grade 4; and pass 3 state examinations at a minimum of 55% (or 2 states examinations plus C1 Advanced English CAE or IELTS).
English language: 75% in the English state examination is accepted, or C1 Advanced English CAE or IELTS (overall score 6.0 with no band lower than 5.5). For alternative English language qualifications, please see below.
Applicants will typically be required to complete the Studentsprogv at an overall grade of 7, to include any essential subject(s) at Level A grade 7.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Ylioppilastutkinto/Studentexamen at an overall grade 4, to include any essential subject(s) at grade 5.
English language: Advanced English at grade 5 within the Ylioppilastutkinto/Studentexamen is accepted. For alternative English language qualifications, please see below.
Year 1 Entry: Applicants studying the French Baccalaureate will be required to pass with 11 / 20. Any essential subject to be achieved with minimum grade 12.
Year 2 Entry: Applicants studying the French Baccalaureate / OIB will be required to pass with 16 / 20. Any essential subject to be achieved with minimum grade 13.
English at grade 14 in the Baccalauréat Général/Professionnel/Technologique is accepted.
Year 1 Entry: Applicants studying the OIB will be required to pass with 10 / 20. Any essential subject to be achieved with minimum grade 12.
Year 2 Entry: Applicants studying the French Baccalaureate / OIB will be required to pass with 16 / 20. Any essential subject to be achieved with minimum grade 13.
English at grade 12 in the Option Internationale du Baccalauréat is accepted. This must be awarded within the last 5 years.
Year 2 Entry
Applicants studying the Brevet de Technicien Supérieur (BTS), Diplôme Universitaire de Technologie (DUT) or the Diplôme Bachelor Universitaie de Technologie (BUT) may be eligible for Y2 entry. Transcripts will be assessed by Abertay on a case-by-case basis to determine essential subject and module match.
English Language Requirement
English language test or equivalent required.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the WAEC in at least five subjects at an average of B/C, and the first year of a university degree in a relevant subject with an average grade of 54%/2.00, to include any essential subject(s) at 60%/2.70.
English language: English at C6 or higher in the WAEC is accepted. For alternative English language qualifications, please see below.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the NECO in at least five subjects at an average of B/C, and the first year of a university degree in a relevant subject with an average grade of 54%/2.00, to include any essential subject(s) at 60%/2.70.
English language: English at C6 or higher in the NECO is accepted. For alternative English language qualifications, please see below.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Sashualo Skolis Atestati (Secondary School Certificate) at an average grade of 7, and the first year of a university degree in a relevant subject with an average grade of 65%, to include any essential subject(s).
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Shualo Specialuri Sastsavleblis Diplomi (Special School Leaving Diploma) at an average grade of 7, and the first year of a university degree in a relevant subject with an average grade of 65%, to include any essential subject(s).
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Abitur with an overall grade of 2.4, to include any essential subject(s) at grade 11.
English language: Abitur English at grade 10 is accepted. For alternative English language qualifications, please see below.
Year 1 Entry
Applicants will be required to pass the West African Senior School Certificate (WASSCE) with a minimum 7 subjects: Four subjects with grade B3 or above; Remaining 3 subjects at grade C6 or above; Where a subject is required, B2 or above must be achieved.
We can also accept A-Levels at a minimum of CCC and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) at 24 points overall.
Year 2 Entry
Applicants will be required to pass the West African Senior School Certificate (WASSCE) with a minimum 7 subjects: Four subjects with grade B3 or above; Remaining 3 subjects at grade C6 or above; Where a subject is required, B2 or above must be achieved in addition to a Foundation Year or 1 Year at University.
We can also accept A-Levels at a minimum of BBB and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) at 30 points overall.
English Language Requirement
The WASSCE English at C6 will be accepted for English Langauge proof, with no expiry date.
Year 1 Entry
Applicants will be required to pass the West African Senior School Certificate (WASSCE) with a minimum 7 subjects: Four subjects with grade B3 or above; Remaining 3 subjects at grade C6 or above; Where a subject is required, B2 or above must be achieved.
Year 2 Entry
Applicants will be required to pass the West African Senior School Certificate (WASSCE) with a minimum 7 subjects: Four subjects with grade B3 or above; Remaining 3 subjects at grade C6 or above; Where a subject is required, B2 or above must be achieved in addition to a Foundation Year or 1 Year at University.
English Language Requirement
The WAEC English at C6 will be accepted for English Langauge proof, with no expiry date.
Year 1 Entry
Applicants will typically be required to pass the NECO five subjects at A/B including English and Maths; or A-Level CCC / International Baccalaureate 24.
Year 2 Entry
Applicants will typically be required to pass the NECO + Foundation Year or Ordinary National Diploma (ND) 2.5 GPA or JUPEB: BBB or A-Level BBB / International Baccalaureate 30.
English language: English at C6 or higher in the NECO is accepted. For alternative English language qualifications, please see below.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Greek Apolytirion of Geniko Lykeio between grade 15 to 17, to include any essential subject(s) at grade 16.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) with 6 units as follows: 4 units at III, 2 units at IV, to include any essential subject(s) at III.
Year 1 Entry
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Hong Kong HKDSE at 3333 in 4 core subjects, with elective subjects at 333 (for 3 electives) or 43 (for 2 electives), to include any essential subject(s) at 3.
Year 2 Entry
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Hong Kong HKDSE at 4333 in 4 core subjects, with elective subjects at 433 (for 3 electives), to include any essential subject(s) at 4.
English Language Requirement
An overall score of 4 in the HKDSE with a minimum of 3 in each component can used provided it is completed within 5 years of the start of the course.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Érettségi Bizonyítvány at an overall grade 4.0, with 2 higher subjects at grade 4, to include any essential subject(s).
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Stúdentspróf at an overall grade 6, to include any essential subject(s) at grade 6.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Indian Senior School (Year 12) exam at an average of 60%, to include any essential subject(s) at 65%.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan/Madrasah Aliyah (SMK / MA) at 71%, to include any essential subject(s).
English Language test required.
Applicants from Ireland should check the UK Year 1 Entry tab for entry requirements with Irish Highers.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Te'udat Bagrut or Bagrut with at least 2 subjects at level 5 and 1 subject at level 4 at an average of 60%, to include any essential subject(s) at Level 5 with 65%.
Applicants studying Diploma di Esame de Stato will be required to pass with a minimum overall score of 60%. Essential subjects must be included at grade 8 / 10.
English language test or equivalent required.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the European Baccalaureate with an overall grade of 70%, to include any essential subject(s) at grade 7.
English language: English Language 1 at grade 6 or English Language 2 at grade 7 are accepted. For alternative English language qualifications, please see below.
Year 1 Entry: Applicants studying the Baccalauréat will be required to pass with 11 / 20. Any essential subject to be achieved with minimum grade 12.
Year 2 Entry: Applicants studying the Baccalauréat will be required to pass with 16 / 20. Any essential subject to be achieved with minimum grade 13.
English at grade 14 in the Baccalauréat Général/Professionnel/Technologique is accepted.
Year 2 Entry: Applicants studying the Brevet de Technicien Supérieur (BTS), Diplôme Universitaire de Technologie (DUT) may be eligible for Y2 entry. Transcripts will be assessed by Abertay on a case-by-case basis to determine essential subject and module match.
English Language Requirement: English language test or equivalent required.
Applicants will typically be required to achieve CCC at A-Level, to include any essential subject(s).
Applicants who have passed the full IBDP with a total minimum score of 25, with any essential subjects achieved at SL5 or HL4, will be considered for Year 1 entry.
If applying for a programme within our Department of Games Technology and Mathematics, Games and Arts, or Cybersecurity and Computing, applicants will require a total minimum score of 26, with any essential subjects achieved at SL5 or HL4.
Applicants with a total minimum score of 30 or above, with any essential subjects achieved at HL5, may be considered for Year 2 entry. Applicants can choose to start their programme in Year 1 if offered Year 2 entry.
English language: English B at S5 or H4 is accepted. For English A, no grade is specified. For alternative English language qualifications, please see below.
We accept and encourage applications with the International Baccalaureate Careers-related Programme (IBCP) but understand that your combination of qualifications may differ depending on where you are studying.
Applicants studying the full IBCP will be required to pass CP Core. IBDP courses will have to relate to essential subjects (where relevant) and passed with SL5 or HL4.
Entry to Year 1
Applicants studying a US High School Diploma will be required to pass with a GPA of 2.8 (on a 4-point scale). Any essential subjects to be achieved with minimum grade B.
Standardised tests accepted for Y1 entry may include one or more of the following: SAT: 1050+, ACT: 24+, AP: 3+
Entry to Year 2
Applicants studying a US High School Diploma will be required to pass with a GPA of 3.3. Essential subjects at Grade A. Standardised testing is required.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) with 6 units as follows: 4 units at III, 2 units at IV, to include any essential subject(s) at III.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Certificate of Completed Secondary Education at an average of 3, and the first year of a university degree in a relevant subject with an average grade of 70% / 2.33, to include any essential subject(s).
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) at an average of B, to include any essential subject(s) at B.
English Language Requirement: We can accept the English KCSE Grade C or above.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the High School Diploma at an average of 80% / B / WU, to include any essential subject(s) at 75%.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Certificate of Complete General Secondary Education at an average of 3, and the first year of a university degree in a relevant subject with an average grade of 3.4, to include any essential subject(s).
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Atestas par vispārējo vidējo izglītību with an average score of 7, to include 3 state exams at a minimum of 70%, to include any essential subject(s) at 70%.
English language: 80% in the English state exam is accepted. For alternative English language qualifications, please see below.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Baccalauréat Libanais or Baccalauréat II with 12, to include any essential subject(s) at grade 12.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Brandos Atestatas with an average score of 7 with a minimum of 70% in 3 state exams, to include any essential subject(s) at grade 8.
English language: 80% in the English state exam is accepted. For alternative English language qualifications, please see below.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Diplôme de Fin d'Études Secondaires at an overall grade of 42, to include any essential subject(s) at grade 44.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the European Baccalaureate with an overall grade of 70%, to include any essential subject(s) at grade 7.
English language: English Language 1 at grade 6 or English Language 2 at grade 7 are accepted. For alternative English language qualifications, please see below.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Certificate of Higher Secondary Education with 70%, to include any essential subject(s) at 73%.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Ensino Secundário Complementar with grade 2.6, to include any essential subject(s) at grade 3.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate (COHSC) with grades CCC, to include any essential subject(s) at grade C.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Malawian School Certificate of Education at grade 5, and the first year of a university degree in a relevant subject with an average of 60%, to include any essential subject(s).
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) with a minimum of 3 subjects at BCC/2.30 and any essential subjects at B/3.
English language test required.
Year 1 Entry
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) with 4 subjects at 70% / B5 B5 B5 B5, to include any essential subject(s) at grade 75% / B5.
English Language Requirement
The UEC is not accepted as proof of English Language.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Matriculation Certificate Examination with grades BC at Advanced level and CCCC at Intermediate level, to include any essential subject(s) at Advanced level grade C.
Year 1 Entry
Applicants who have studied and passed a national high school level curriculum in Mexico are required to pass year 1 of one of the Titulo de Licenciado, with a minimum overall score of 6.0 (on a 10 point scale), with minimum 6.5 achieved in essential subjects.
Applicants who have studied and passed a recognised foundation programme can also gain access to year 1 of our programmes.
Year 2 Entry
Not available to applicants studying national high school curriculum.
English Language Requirement
English language test or equivalent required.
Year 1 Entry
Applicants who have studied and passed a national high school level curriculum in Mexico are required to pass year 1 of one of the Titulo (Professional) de (subject area) with a minimum overall score of 6.0 (on a 10 point scale), with minimum 6.5 achieved in essential subjects.
Applicants who have studied and passed a recognised foundation programme can also gain access to year 1 of our programmes.
Year 2 Entry
Not available to applicants studying national high school curriculum.
English Language Requirement
English language test or equivalent required.
Year 1 Entry
Applicants who have studied and passed a national high school level curriculum in Mexico are required to pass year 1 of one of the Titulo do Tecnico Superior Universitario with a minimum overall score of 6.0 (on a 10 point scale), with minimum 6.5 achieved in essential subjects.
Applicants who have studied and passed a recognised foundation programme can also gain access to year 1 of our programmes.
Year 2 Entry
Not available to applicants studying national high school curriculum.
English Language Requirement
English language test or equivalent required.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Diplomă de Bacalaureat with an overall grade of 6.0, to include any essential subject(s) at grade 7.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Higher Secondary Education Certificate with a minimum of 65%, with essential subjects at 65%. On the 4-point GPA scale, applicants will need to pass with 2.6 GPA, with the essential subject at 2.8 GPA.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO) with an overall score of 6.6, to include any essential subject(s) at grade 7.
English language: English at grade 8 in HAVO is accepted. For alternative English language qualifications, please see below.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Year 12 Certificate plus ATAR rank of 77 or Overall Position of 11, to include any essential subject(s) at Year 12 with grade B, grade 3 or Sound Achievement.
Year 1 Entry
Applicants will typically be required to pass the WAEC with five subjects at A/B including English and Maths; or A-Level CCC / International Baccalaureate 24
Year 2 Entry
Applicants will typically be required to pass the WAEC + Foundation Year or Ordinary National Diploma (ND) 2.5 GPA or JUPEB: BBB or A-Level BBB / International Baccalaureate 30.
English Language Requirement: WAEC at C6 allowed for English Language with no expiry date.
Year 1 Entry
Applicants will typically be required to pass the NECO five subjects at A/B including English and Maths; or A-Level CCC / International Baccalaureate 24.
Year 2 Entry
Applicants will typically be required to pass the NECO + Foundation Year or Ordinary National Diploma (ND) 2.5 GPA or JUPEB: BBB or A-Level BBB / International Baccalaureate 30.
English language: English at C6 or higher in the NECO is accepted. For alternative English language qualifications, please see below.
Year 4 Entry
Applicants who have studied the Nigerian HND in a relevant subject and have acheived a minimum of a 2.50 GPA, will be considered for entry to Year 4 of our degrees.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Secondary School Leaving Diploma/Matura with an overall grade of 3.5, to include any essential subject(s) at grade 3.
Applicants studying Vitnemål for Vidergaende Opplaering will be required to pass with 3.4 (on a 6-point scale). Any essential subject to be achieved with minimum grade 4.
English at grade 4 in the Vitnemål for Vidergaende Opplaering is accepted. This must be awarded within the last 5 years.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the General Secondary Education Certificate Examination at 65% minimum.
In addition, applicants will also need to have completed a Foundation Programme or the 1st year at University in a relevant subject, with an average grade of 3.0 GPA (on a 4 point scale), to include any essential subject at 3.0 (on a 4 point scale).
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) at 75% overall with 75% in the essential subject
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We will also accept the Higher Secondary School Certificate at an average of 60% / 2.6 GPA, and the first year of a university degree or a Foundation study in a relevant subject with an average grade of 60%, to include any essential subject(s) at 68%.
Qualifi Diploma is not accepted.
English Language Requirement
HSSC English at 80% accepted for entry to Year 1 of an undergraduate degree, in the same year of issue only.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Senior High School with a minimum average of 80% in the relevant subject.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Matura with an average score of 60%, to include 3 Advanced subjects at a minimum of 50%, to include any essential subject(s) at Advanced level with a score of 70%.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Diploma/Certificado Nível Secundário de Educação with an overall grade of 14, to include any essential subject(s) at grade 16.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Qatar Senior School Certificate (Shahadat Al-Thanawaya Al-Aama) at an average of 60%, and the first year of a university degree in a relevant subject with an average grade of 2.0/70%, to include any essential subject(s) at 2.5/75%.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Diplomă de Bacalaureat with an overall grade of 7, to include any essential subject(s) at grade 8.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Attestat o Srednem Obrzovanii (Certificate of Secondary Education) at an average of 4, and the first year of a university degree in a relevant subject with an average grade of 3.5, to include any essential subject(s).
Applicants will typically be required to pass the General Secondary Education Certificate (Tawjihiyah) with an average of 60%, and either the post-secondary diploma or first year of a university degree in a relevant subject with an average grade of 3.0/70%, to include any essential subject(s) at 75%.
Applicants will typically be required to pass Singapore GCE A-Levels with grades CCC, to include any essential subject(s).
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Vysvedčenie o maturitnej skúške at grade 2.4, to include any essential subject(s) at grade 2.
English language: English at B2 level at grade 2 in the Vysvedčenie o maturitnej skúške is accepted. For alternative English language qualifications, please see below.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Maturitetno spričevalo at grade 3.5, to include any essential subject(s) at grade 4.
Year 1 Entry
Applicants will typically be required to pass the National Senior Certificate (with Matriculation Endorsement) with 4 subjects at 5555, to include any essential subject(s).
Year 2 Entry
Applicants will typically be required to pass the National Senior Certificate (with Matriculation Endorsement) with 5 subjects at 56666, to include any essential subject(s).
English Language Requirement
We can accept the National Senior Certificate at Grade C or 5.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Título de Bachiller with an average score of 6.8, to include any essential subject(s) at grade 7.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the European Baccalaureate with an overall grade of 70%, to include any essential subject(s) at grade 7.
English language: English Language 1 at grade 6 or English Language 2 at grade 7 are accepted. For alternative English language qualifications, please see below.
Applicants will typically be required to pass Sri Lankan A-Levels with grades CCC, to include any essential subject(s).
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Sudan School Certificate with an average of 60%/C, and the first year of a university degree in a relevant subject with an average grade of 65%/B, to include any essential subject(s).
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Avgangsbetyg/Slutbetyg fran Gymnasieskola with an average score of 15.5, to include any essential subject(s) at level 5 grade B.
English language: English Level 5 at grade B or English Level 6 at grade C in the Avgangsbetyg/Slutbetyg fran Gymnasieskola is accepted. For alternative English language qualifications, please see below.
Applicants studying any of the above Matura will be required to pass with a minimum overall grade of 4.0 (6-point scale). Essential subjects must be included at Grade 4.
English language test or equivalent required.
Applicants studying any of the above Matura will be required to pass with a minimum overall grade of 4.0 (6-point scale). Essential subjects must be included at Grade 4.
English language test or equivalent required.
Applicants studying any of the above Matura will be required to pass with a minimum overall grade of 4.0 (6-point scale). Essential subjects must be included at Grade 4.
English language test or equivalent required.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Senior High School Diploma at an average of 75%, and the first year of a university degree in a relevant subject with an average grade of 70%, to include any essential subject(s) at 75%.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Certificate of Complete General Secondary Education at an average of 3, and the first year of a university degree in a relevant subject with an average grade of 3.4, to include any essential subject(s).
Applicants will typically be required to pass Tanzanian ACSE with grades CCC, to include any essential subject(s).
Applicants will typically be required to complete the Certificate of Secondary Education/Maw 6 with an average of 70%/3.0, to include any essential subject(s) at grade 3; or complete the first year of a university degree in a relevant subject with an average of 2.0, to include any essential subject(s) at 2.5.
English Language test required.
Applicants studying Lise Diplomasi (or above-named diploma) will be required to pass with 65% overall. Any essential subject to be achieve with minimum score 70%.
English language test or equivalent required.
Applicants studying Lise Diplomasi (or above-named diploma) will be required to pass with 65% overall. Any essential subject to be achieve with minimum score 70%.
English language test or equivalent required.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Certificate of Secondary Education at an average of 3, and the first year of a university degree in a relevant subject with an average grade of 3.5, to include any essential subject(s).
Applicants will typically be required to pass UACE with grades CCC, to include any essential subject(s).
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Certificate of Complete General Secondary Education, and the first year of a university degree in a relevant subject with an average grade of 65% / 2.2 (on the 4 point scale) / 4.0 (on the 5 point scale), to include any essential subject(s).
Applicants will typically be required to pass the General Secondary Education Certificate Examination at 65%, and the first year of a university degree in a relevant subject with an average grade of 2.0, to include any essential subject(s) at grade 2.3.
Entry to Year 1
Applicants studying a US High School Diploma will be required to pass with a GPA of 2.8 (on a 4-point scale). Any essential subjects to be achieved with minimum grade B.
If applying for year 1 entry, standardised testing is optional, however may make an application more competitive, particularly if the High School Diploma score is lower than stated above, or if the essential subject is not covered in the curriculum.
We will consider a lower High School Diploma score if sufficient evidence exists to support an offer such as strong scores in standardised tests, professional experience in the subject area, extracurricular activities linked to the programme, college classes, etc.
Standardised tests accepted for Y1 entry may include one or more of the following:
AP tests are an ideal way to meet essential subject pre-requisites. If no testing is available, strong grades in year 11 of the US High School Diploma in required subjects will be considered.
Entry to Year 2
Applicants studying a US High School Diploma will be required to pass with a GPA of 3.3 (on a 4-point scale). Any essential subjects to be achieved with minimum grade A.
If applying for year 2 entry, standardised testing is required.
Standardised tests accepted for Y2 entry may include one or more of the following:
If applying through UCAS, please send your transcript and any test scores directly to admissions@abertay.ac.uk, quoting your UCAS number and full name.
If applying directly, you will be given the opportunity to upload your transcript and test scores within your application.
Entry to Year 1
Applicants studying a GED (General Educations Development Test) will be required to pass with an overall score of 580/800, with a minimum score of 145/200 in each of the 4 subtests. Any essential subjects to be achieved with a minimum score of 150/200 in a relevant subtest.
If applying for year 1 entry, standardised testing is optional, however may make an application more competitive, particularly if the GED score is lower than stated above, or if the essential subject is not covered in the curriculum.
We will consider a lower GED score if sufficient evidence exists to support an offer such as strong scores in standardised tests, professional experience in the subject area, extracurricular activities linked to the programme, college classes, etc.
Standardised tests accepted for Y1 entry may include one or more of the following:
AP tests are an ideal way to meet essential subject pre-requisites. If no testing is available, strong grades in year 11 of the US High School Diploma in required subjects, or strong scores in relevant components of the GED or TASC will be considered.
If applying through UCAS, please send your transcript and any test scores directly to admissions@abertay.ac.uk, quoting your UCAS number and full name.
If applying directly, you will be given the opportunity to upload your transcript and test scores within your application.
Entry to Year 1
Applicants studying a TASC (Test Assessing Secondary Completion) will be required to complete each of the 5 subtests with a minimum score of 560/800. A minimum score of 5/8 is required in the Language Arts (Writing) essay writing assessment. Any essential subjects to be achieved with a minimum score of 600/800 in a relevant subtest.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Diploma of Academic Lyceum at an average of 3, and the first year of a university degree in a relevant subject with an average grade of 60%, to include any essential subject(s).
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Título de Técnico Superior Universitario, and the first year of a university degree in a relevant subject with an average grade of 50% / 6.1 (on the 10 point scale) / 12 (on the 20 point scale), to include any essential subject(s).
Year 1 Entry
Applicants will typically need to complete the Bang Tot Nghiep Trung Hoc Pho Thong (Senior Secondary School Graduation Diploma) and the first year of a university programme or an international pathway programme.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Zambian GCE with grades 1-6 in five subjects, to include any essential subject(s).
Year 1 Entry
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Zimbabwe General Certificate of Education at Advanced Level with grades CCC, to include any essential subject(s).
Year 2 Entry
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Zimbabwe General Certificate of Education at Advanced Level with grades BBB, to include any essential subject(s).
English Language Requirement
We can accept English at grade C in the Zimbabwe General Certificate of Education at Ordinary Level with no expiry date.
Please note: the UK government has made changes to international students' Graduate visa entitlement. The length of the visa has been reduced to two years if you apply on or before 31 December 2026 or 18 months if you apply on or before 1 January 2027.
Unfortunately, this may not allow enough time to complete a legal traineeship (as a traineeship is two years). It is impossible to qualify as a solicitor in Scotland without having successfully completed the Diploma in Professional Legal Practice and thereafter a traineeship.
Find out more about Graduate visa durations on the gov.uk website.
International applicants must keep this in mind when they apply to study law in Scotland.
The modules listed here are a guide to the current academic year only. We review and update modules annually. The exact modules available to your entry year may change for reasons such as staff availability, student demand, professional/ accreditation requirements, or updates to legislation and the curriculum.
If you receive an offer to study with us, we’ll send you a Programme Document that sets out exactly which modules you can expect to take as part of your Abertay University degree programme. Please see Terms and Conditions for more information.
Introduction to the nature and sources of law in Scotland. Module Content: The Origin and Nature of Law; Fundamental Legal Concepts; Sources of Law; The System for Making and Amending Law; The System for Interpreting and Applying the Law; Legislative Interpretation; Case Law Interpretation; Construction and Communication of Legal Argument; Introduction to Library-based Information services and research skills; Choosing and Using Specialist Sources of Information.
Introduction to the key doctrines and legal principles of constitutional law in the United Kingdom with particular reference to Scotland. Module content: UK Constitution; Doctrines of the UK Constitution; UK Parliament and the UK Executive; Scotland's Government, Scottish Parliament
Introduction to Scots law of contract and unjust enrichment. Module content: Nature & Formation of Contract & other voluntary obligations; Matters Affecting Validity of Contracts; Breach of Contract and Remedies; Principles of Unjust Enrichment; EU Contract Law
The principles of Scots criminal law and the law of evidence in Scotland. Module content: Crimes against the person; Crimes relating to public order and morality; Crimes against property; Principles of criminal liability; Basic concepts of evidence and requirements for proof; Types of evidence and corroboration; Competence and compellability of witnesses; Opinion and expert evidence; hearsay; evidence at the Trial.
Introduction to the key doctrines and legal principles of administrative law in the United Kingdom with particular reference to Scotland. Module content: Administrative Law; Judicial Review; Ombudsmen; Liability of the Crown and Public Authorities; Citizen and the State; Human Rights and Civil Liberties.
Introduction to the Scots Law of Delict. Module content: The Nature of Delictual Liability in Scots Law; Delictual Liability for Unintentional Harm; Delicts in Relation to Property; Delictual Liability under statute; Defamation, etc; Vicarious Liability and Employers' Liability; Extinction of Delictual Obligations.
Introduction to the key legal principles governing family relationships and their breakdown, children and parenthood in Scotland. Module content: Parent and Child; Marriage and Civil Partnership; Rights Arising out of Marriage and Civil Partnership; Family Homes and Family Protection; Relationship Breakdown.
The law of contract and commonly encountered commercial and consumer transactions. Module content: Sale and supply of goods and services to businesses; Sale and supply of goods and services to consumers; Rights in Security; Debt recovery and personal insolvency; Insurance; Consumer credit and consumer finance; Arbitration and ADR.
The constitutional and legal framework of the European Union and its key institutions as well as the law relating to the single market within the EU and the principles of free movement, competition and discrimination law. Module content: History; Institutions; Judicial Role; Law of the EU internal market; EU equality law; Competition law.
The law and practice of succession and trusts in Scotland. Module content: Intestate Succession; Testate Succession; Will Substitutes; Trusts; Trustees; Drafting and Interpretation of Wills; Inheritance Tax; Adults with Incapacity.
The fundamental concepts of property law and their application to the creation, transfer and discharge of real rights in Scotland. Module content: The Nature of Property and Ownership; Real burdens and title conditions; Law of the Tenement; Registration of Title; Contracts for Sale and purchase of Heritage; Dispositions and standard securities; Leases.
The legal framework business organisations operate within and the principles of Scots commercial and corporate law. Module content: The Law of Partnership; Incorporation; Company Officers; Shares and share capital; Unfair prejudice and derivative proceedings; Insider dealing, meetings; Corporate insolvency.
The tuition fees you'll pay and the funding available to you depends on factors such as your nationality, location, personal circumstances and the course you're studying. If you’re studying a full-time undergraduate degree, your fee status will be classed as one of the following:
Scotland
England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland
International
Your fee status is typically based on the country where you've lived on a regular, non-temporary basis for the three years prior to the start of your course.
We’ll confirm your tuition fees once you’ve applied.
International includes applicants from EU countries who do not hold Pre-Settled or Settled Status in the UK. (Students from the Republic of Ireland are not included.)
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See more about tuition fees, grants, bursaries, tuition fee loans, maintenance loans and living costs in our undergraduate fees and funding section.
We offer a range of scholarships to help support your studies with us.
As well as Abertay scholarships for English, Welsh, Northern Irish and international students, there are a range of corporate and philanthropic scholarships available. Some are course specific, many are not. There are some listed below or you can visit the Undergraduate scholarship pages.
A scholarship for prospective undergraduate Business students applying from England, Wales or Northern Ireland.
An award of up to £3,000 per year for up to a maximum of four years, for prospective new international undergraduate and postgraduate taught students.
Two £1,000 awards for students who have overcome challenges to attend university.
A £1,000 scholarship given to two community-minded students entering third year of their undergraduate degree, one from each University faculty.
A £1,400 award for Year 3 or Year 4 LLB (Hons) students.
Lawscot Foundation is committed to supporting talented young people, who have the potential to benefit from and contribute to the legal profession.
Meet some of our graduates and find out what they've gone on to do.
Constantin is a Paralegal within Digby Brown’s Dundee General Personal Injury Litigation Department.
Zoe is a Political Adviser on Brexit and Economic Affairs Committee at the European Parliament.
Beata is a Legal Executive at Maguire McClafferty Solicitors in Dublin.
We're keen to offer help to Ukrainian students who may wish to transfer from their existing institution in Ukraine or to register with us as new students for intake in September. There will be no tuition fees charged for the duration of the degree programme, as those with refugee status are treated as ‘Home/Scottish’ students and will also have access to the Student Awards Agency for Scotland bursary and student loans. Our Recruitment Team can help guide applicants.
