Law
Scots law has its own distinctive character, shaped by a mixed legal heritage that draws on both the civilian tradition of Roman and continental European law and the common law tradition shared with England. Studying law in Scotland means engaging with a genuinely pluralistic system, developing not only technical legal knowledge but an awareness of how legal ideas travel across jurisdictions and how different legal cultures approach similar problems. It is a rigorous intellectual training as well as a professional preparation.
At Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen, this part-time LLB (Hons) provides an academically rigorous, practical, and diverse education in Scots law. You will cover the knowledge areas required by the Law Society of Scotland for entry into the legal profession, while also having the flexibility to shape your subject profile to fit your intended career path. The part-time structure makes the degree accessible to students who have work or other commitments alongside their studies, allowing you to develop legal knowledge and skills over a longer period.
A year abroad is also available, giving you the chance to broaden your understanding of other legal systems and to develop the comparative perspective that increasingly matters in a world where legal practice crosses borders.
Law at RGU also benefits from the university's strong connections to Aberdeen's professional and commercial community, including the energy and maritime sectors, which are among the most legally active industries in Scotland. The practical orientation of the programme ensures you develop skills in legal reasoning, analysis, and communication alongside your doctrinal knowledge.
Graduates may go on to complete the Diploma in Professional Legal Practice before qualifying as solicitors or advocates, or they may take their legal training into roles in business, finance, compliance, human resources, or public service. Postgraduate study in areas such as oil and gas law, commercial law, or human rights is also a well-trodden path for RGU law graduates.