Law

LLB Part-time

Course Overview

UCAS code:
Duration: 4 years
Study type: Part-Time
Napier code: 36302BD

The law is a fascinating area of study that affects our everyday lives and impacts on almost every aspect of society. Even if you do not wish to become a lawyer, an LLB is an excellent qualification as it is very highly regarded by employers in many sectors. This route allows you to study part-time but still gain your LLB in four years by attending evening classes, giving you the flexibility to study alongside other commitments.

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If you want to pursue a legal career, this course will help you take your first step into the legal profession. Even if you do not wish to become a lawyer, an LLB is an excellent qualification as it is very highly regarded by employers in many sectors. This route allows you to study part-time but still gain your LLB in four years by attending evening classes, giving you the flexibility to study alongside other commitments.

The course introduces you to the workings of the Scottish legal system and focuses on subjects such as criminal law, human rights, contract law, family law and evidence.

This course is also available to graduates as a full-time two year fast-track option (UCAS M100).

You'll develop key skills you require for a career as a solicitor, or related profession, including skills of written and oral communication, problem solving, persuasion, legal research and team work.

What's it like?

"Helping you take your first step towards your legal career, with the added flexibility of studying part time".

Career prospects

We are one of the top universities in Scotland for graduate employability, with over 93% of our graduates in jobs or further study six months after graduating.

This course prepares you for a career as a solicitor, subject to successful completion of Professional Education and Training (PEAT 1 and PEAT 2). A legal qualification is also very useful in other areas including:

  • local government
  • civil service
  • financial services

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What's involved

Modular learning

Our courses are structured by modules which gives our students a flexible learning programme. Modules covered by this course:

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Requirements at a glance

Entry to the course

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Full-time study (per year)

The fees listed are stated per annum.

Part-time study (per year)

The fees listed are stated per annum.

Part-time study

The number of modules studied is dependent on the exit that you wish to achieve, for example:

  • A Grad Cert is 60 Credits (3 modules)
  • A Cert HE/Grad Dip/ HND is 120 credits (6 modules)
  • A Dip HE credit is 240 credits (12 modules)
  • A Degree is 360 credits (18 modules)
  • An Honours Degree is 480 credits

Please note that some part-time courses give modular exemptions for previous study and vocational experience. Advice is available during application.

Fees Table

Fees displayed are correct at the time of publication but the University Court reserves the right to make changes in fees at any time, and without notice, before or after the student's admission to the University.

Tuition fees are reviewed annually and will rise each year during your programme of study, at least in line with inflation.

Funding your study

We have a selection of funding opportunities available such as the UK postgraduate tuition fee loan (Scottish & EU) and specific scholarships aimed at student from India and across Africa. Visit our funding pages to find out what you could be eligible for.

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