Law and Social Policy
The University of EdinburghLaw and Social Policy LLB (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at The University of Edinburgh, based in Edinburgh, taught full-time over 4 years. 76% of final-year students rated the course positively in the National Student Survey, and graduates earn £26,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is A*AA.
A-Level Entry
A*AA
Typical offer · UCAS
Student Satisfaction
76.47%
NSS · Office for Students
Avg. Graduate Salary
£26,000
15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni
About this course
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.
The joint LLB Law and Social Policy programme aims to promote advanced knowledge and understanding of the theory, concepts and rules of law.
You will also gain an understanding of how political debate and policy-making can influence and alleviate the effects of social change. Current political and social issues are explored in a Scottish, UK-wide, European, and international context.
Entry Requirements
Career Prospects
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Course Details
- Qualification
- Bachelor of Law (with Honours) - LLB (Hons)
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 4 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Edinburgh
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Law, Policing, Sociology
- Avg. Graduate Salary
- £26,000
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ