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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Law and Sociology course at University of Edinburgh.
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A level
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.
Most popular A-levels studied
The Law and Sociology course at University of Edinburgh features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| History | A |
| English Literature | A |
| Government and Politics | A |
| Law | A |
| Psychology | A |
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| English Literature | A* |
| Geography | A |
| History | B |
| Biology | A |
| Government and Politics | A |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: ML13
Here's what University of Edinburgh says about its Law and Sociology course.
Our joint programmes allow you to study law alongside another named 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.
The joint LLB Law and Sociology programme aims to promote advanced knowledge and understanding of the theory, concepts and rules of law.
You will also gain an awareness of how individual choices are affected by wider social forces and how they can be understood by placing them in their own social context. Through an analysis of the patterns and structures in human relationships, you will be encouraged to see the world through the eyes of other people.
Programme benefits
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Edinburgh Law School has been educating and training some of the world’s finest legal minds for more than 300 years.
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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.
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You will also benefit from access to some of the best academic law materials in Europe in our law library.
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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.
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One of the great strengths of studying sociology with us is the breadth and diversity of topics covered.
Source: University of Edinburgh
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Law (with Honours) - LLB (Hons)
Department
Edinburgh Law School
Location
Central area campus | Edinburgh
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Law
• Sociology
Start date
14 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
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Do not choose the University of Edinburgh if you want a positive student experience and a quality education! UoE puts profit before students! I’m a postgraduate student studying Environmental Sustainability at UoE, and I’m protesting my university making rapid, severe, and unnecessary budget cuts t...
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I love our student union, I think it is a great space and a good bar, however the student union club could do with a bit of work, making it more accessible and having a range of music. The drinks are a good price, and food deals are welcomed!
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Edinburgh
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The Law and Sociology course at University of Edinburgh features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
82%
low
Teaching on my course
82%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
81%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
91%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
76%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
82%
med
Learning opportunities
74%
low
Learning opportunities
74%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
86%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
78%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
69%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
84%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
56%
low
Assessment and feedback
65%
low
Assessment and feedback
65%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
75%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
79%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
55%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
56%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
62%
low
Academic support
76%
low
Academic support
76%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
78%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
74%
low
Organisation and management
76%
med
Organisation and management
76%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
80%
med
How well organised is your course?
75%
low
Learning resources
85%
med
Learning resources
85%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
77%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
90%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
88%
med
Student voice
70%
low
Student voice
70%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
44%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
89%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
75%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
69%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
73%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
49%
low
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
86%
med
Teaching on my course
86%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
83%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
93%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
76%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
92%
high
Learning opportunities
77%
low
Learning opportunities
77%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
80%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
79%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
80%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
84%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
63%
low
Assessment and feedback
60%
low
Assessment and feedback
60%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
72%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
71%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
52%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
58%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
47%
low
Academic support
84%
med
Academic support
84%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
85%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
83%
med
Organisation and management
63%
low
Organisation and management
63%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
66%
low
How well organised is your course?
59%
low
Learning resources
88%
med
Learning resources
88%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
86%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
95%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
84%
low
Student voice
64%
low
Student voice
64%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
45%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
83%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
64%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
61%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
74%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
73%
low
Student information
The Law and Sociology course at University of Edinburgh features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
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Earnings after graduation
The Law and Sociology course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for University of Edinburgh graduate earnings across each of those subject areas.
Earnings
£25.2k
First year after graduation
£27.4k
Third year after graduation
£35.4k
Fifth year after graduation
Earnings
£24.8k
First year after graduation
£32.5k
Third year after graduation
£43.1k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Law and Sociology.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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