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Legal Studies is half of a Joint Honours degree. Courses are available from first to fourth year. Students can tailor their selection of courses to match the other half of their degree, taking courses mainly in the areas of e.g. Commercial Law, Government and Law, European and International Law, Criminology and Criminal Justice. Subjects range from Criminal Law or Civil Liberties and Human Rights in first year, through European Union Law or Business Law in second year, to Criminology or European Institutions Law or Environmental Law or Tax Law or Scottish Legal History in third and fourth year.

Entry Requirements

2026 entry requirements:

Standard entry:
4 Highers at BBBB plus English at National 5.

For second year entry you would require the above plus 2 Advanced Highers at AB including a relevant subject.

Widening access entry:
3 Highers at BBC plus English at National 5.

1 Foundation Apprenticeship is accepted in place of a Higher.