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UndergraduateBachelor of Law (with Honours)UCAS: ML1F

Law and International Relations

The University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, Scotland
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4 yearsDuration
£29,600Per Year (Intl)
£26,000Avg. Graduate Salary
78%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The LLB (Hons) Law and International Relations at The University of Edinburgh is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about upholding justice and legal frameworks. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. Our joint programmes allow you to study law alongside another academic discipline. Over four years of study in this programme, you will take a range of courses from both the Law School and the School of Social and Political Science. The joint LLB Law and International Relations programme aims to promote advanced knowledge and understanding of the theory, concepts and rules of law. International tuition fees are £29,600 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 78% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £26,500 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Global economic inequality
Interstate war? * Do our ideas about state power
Sovereignty
Democracy
Justice
Legitimacy
Order have to change? Guided by leading academics and researchers in the field
UCAS Code:ML1F
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

A*A*A - A*AA

A*A*A - A*AA. Required subjects: A levels: English Literature, English Language or combined English at B. English Language and English Literature GCSE, both at A or 7, are accepted in place of A level English.

International Baccalaureate

42 - 37 points

from 42 points with 766 at HL to 37 points with 666 at HL. Required subjects: HL: English at 5.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£29,600

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£118,400

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — The University of Edinburgh

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£23,500£26,000£28,000
3 years£21,500£26,500£33,500
5 years£30,500£41,500£52,000

UK subject average: £25,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£26,500
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 66% above UK average salary
This course
£41,500
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £15,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH16-01-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
10%Studying
15%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
70%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
78%
Learning opportunities
78%
Assessment and feedback
53%
Academic support
84%
Organisation and management
58%
Learning resources
89%
Student voice
69%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
100%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About The University of Edinburgh

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