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UndergraduateBachelor of Law (with Honours)UCAS: ML14
Law and Social Policy
The University of EdinburghEdinburgh, Scotland
4 yearsDuration
£29,600Per Year (Intl)
£26,000Avg. Graduate Salary
86%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in law with the LLB (Hons) Law and Social Policy at The University of Edinburgh. 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, you will take a range of courses from both the Law School and the School of Social and Political Science. Social policy is the study of the distribution of welfare and wellbeing within societies and the policies which influence that distribution. 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 83% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £26,500 within three years, and a 89% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Legal Foundations and Scottish Law
Constitutional and Administrative Law
Social Policy and Welfare Theory
Criminal Law and Justice Systems
Private Law and Legal Remedies
Law and Social Inequality
European and International Law
Social Policy Research and Dissertation
UCAS Code:ML14
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
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 Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper 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
80%Working
5%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
65%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
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
75%
Overall
Teaching on my course
86%Learning opportunities
77%Assessment and feedback
60%Academic support
84%Organisation and management
63%Learning resources
88%Student voice
64%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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