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Bachelor of Law

University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

A structured research doctorate in law leading to a PhD thesis.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (2): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Learners studying Law can develop the ability to interpret relevant legal or policy concepts
Evaluate evidence and arguments and communicate structured
Ethically informed analysis
And conduct and communicate an original research project where this is a research doctorate. These are indicative learning goals
Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

Paralegal Assistant
Legal Researcher
Compliance Assistant

Curriculum

Structured PhD in Law (four years full-time
Six part-time unless stated): an original research thesis written under a supervisor
Supported by taught graduate-education modules
Discipline-specific modules and progress milestones. Applications are accepted at any time.

Entry requirements

Academic

SQA Highers AAAAA (achievement by end of S5 preferred)
A levels from A*A*A to A*AA
IB from 40 points with 766 at HL to 37 points with 666 at HL
Plus English language evidence
Other qualifications: international equivalent chosen by country on the programme page.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school leaving qualification meeting the programme requirements, Including required subjects, English language evidence, Applicants whose qualifications are not accepted use the International Foundation Programme.

Documents you’ll need

English Language Test Results
Personal Statement
Academic Transcripts
Recommendation Letters.

How to apply

Check the programme's entry requirements and the UCAS deadline (13 January 2027 for most programmes) at. Apply through UCAS using the programme's UCAS code. Provide your qualifications
Personal statement
Reference and English language evidence. Wait for the selection decision. Some programmes also ask for a portfolio or interview. Accept your offer and submit your qualifications. Apply for a Student visa before the start date. The Student Immigration Service can help.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£31,100 GBP
Application fee	£35 GBP
Deposit	£41,927 GBP

Program details

Campus	Central Area
Faculty or school	Edinburgh Law School
Department	Law
Teaching language	English
Credit value	480
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	2
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
13 Jan 2027
60 days left

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Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.