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Bachelor of Laws
- Glasgow, United Kingdom
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
A four-year degree focused almost entirely on law, With advocacy and legal skills training.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (5 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Laws can develop the ability to interpret relevant legal or policy concepts
- Evaluate evidence and arguments and communicate structured
- Ethically informed analysis. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Solicitor (Law Society FE-1 exams)
- Barrister (King's Inns entrance exams)
- Journalism
- Policy development
- Business and finance
- Management consulting
- NGO sector
Curriculum
- Four years of 60 credits each
- Concentrating on law throughout. Students take the core modules needed for professional legal training plus optional modules
- With modules developing legal writing and advocacy. Law and Technology modules run in years two and three.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Course-specific entry: Scottish Highers
- A Levels or equivalent (e.g. UCAS Tariff 135 for Accountancy
- 96 for Software Development
- Lower minimum offers apply)
- With required subjects for some courses
- Year 2 or 3 entry with HNC/HND where listed. International qualifications are mapped per country on GCU's international pages. English: IELTS 6.0 (7.0 for most health courses).
- Course-specific
- E.g. BSc (Hons) Software Development: UCAS Tariff 96 standard (90 minimum for widening-access applicants)
- Scottish Higher BBCC incl. Higher in Maths/Computing
- A Level CCC.
Accepted academic background
Scottish Highers, A Levels or equivalent (international qualifications are mapped per country on GCU country pages), Entry to Year 2/3 possible with HNC/HND, Honours degrees are 4 years in Scotland (2-4 years with advanced entry).
Language tests
- IELTS 7.0 (no element below 6.5)
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport Copy
- English Language Test Results (If Applicable)
- Recommendation Letters (If Applicable)
- Proof of Financial Support (For Visa If Applicable).
How to apply
- Review the current entry requirements and availability for Bachelor of Laws (Honours) at Glasgow Caledonian University. Submit the application through UCAS for an undergraduate course or through the university graduate admissions process for an eligible postgraduate course. Provide academic transcripts
- English-language evidence and any required supporting statements or references. If admitted
- Follow the enrollment instructions and arrange a student visa or study permit if applicable.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £15,700 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £50 GBP |
| Deposit | £2,000 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Glasgow campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Glasgow School for Business and Society |
| Department | Department of Laws |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 240 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 5 years |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship options may depend on nationality, Merit and current funding. Check the published award criteria. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
13 Jan 2027
60 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 13 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £15,700 GBP per year. The application fee is £50 GBP. The deposit is £2,000 GBP. The estimated living cost is £10,539 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 7.0 (no element below 6.5).