
Law and History LLB (Hons)
Course Overview - Law and History LLB (Hons)
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 history department, which is one of the largest and most diverse in the UK.
The joint LLB Law and History programme aims to promote advanced knowledge and understanding of the theory, concepts and rules of law.
The programme will also enable you to study a range of histories, deepening your knowledge of:
* geographical regions
* chronological periods
* ...
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 history department, which is one of the largest and most diverse in the UK.<br/><br/>The joint LLB Law and History programme aims to promote advanced knowledge and understanding of the theory, concepts and rules of law.<br/><br/>The programme will also enable you to study a range of histories, deepening your knowledge of:<br/><br/><br/>* geographical regions<br/><br/><br/>* chronological periods<br/><br/><br/>* themes<br/><br/><br/><strong>Programme benefits</strong><br/><br/><br/>* Edinburgh Law School has been educating and training some of the world’s finest legal minds for more than 300 years.<br/><br/><br/>* Studying in Scotland’s capital, you will be at the heart of Edinburgh’s legal centre, with the highest courts in Scotland a five-minute walk away.<br/><br/><br/>* You will benefit from access to some of the best academic law materials in Europe in our law library.<br/><br/><br/>* You will join a supportive law community and be assigned to a LawPALS group. This is our peer-assisted learning scheme, which is designed to help you adapt to the study of law.<br/><br/><br/>* You will have access to a number of events and opportunities through the Law Schools Career Opportunities Programme.<br/>
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
14/09/2026
Campus
Central area campus
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
MV11
Institution Code
E56
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
A,A,A,A,A
AAAAA (achievement by end of S5 preferred). BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S5. Required subjects: Highers: English at B, at first attempt.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
42
37
from 42 points with 766 at HL to 37 points with 666 at HL. Required subjects: HL: English at 5.
A level
A*,A*,A
A*,A,A
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.
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
---|---|---|---|
Scotland | £1,820 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £29,600 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |