English Law with Spanish

Overview of the LLB Law with Spanish Programme at the University of Dundee

The LLB Law with Spanish at the University of Dundee offers students a unique opportunity to study law alongside the Spanish language and legal system, preparing graduates for a competitive international legal environment. This integrated programme combines rigorous legal training with advanced language skills and cultural understanding of Spain, equipping students with the essential knowledge to operate effectively within both domestic and international legal contexts.

Throughout the course, students will develop a comprehensive understanding of key areas of law including contract, criminal law, constitutional law, property law, and EU law, while also gaining linguistic proficiency in Spanish. The programme emphasizes practical legal skills such as legal research, analysis, writing, and persuasive argumentation, ensuring graduates are well-prepared for both legal practice and further study. The inclusion of Spanish language modules progresses from intermediate to advanced levels, fostering fluency and confidence in professional, academic, and social settings.

Study in Dundee provides a vibrant academic environment, with access to modern facilities and expert staff, many of whom are actively involved in legal research and practice. Students benefit from a dynamic learning environment that combines lectures, seminars, workshops, and relevant placements or internships, sometimes in Spain or Spanish-speaking countries, offering invaluable real-world experience.

The programme aims to produce graduates who are not only legally competent but also culturally aware and linguistically skilled, enabling them to work effectively in international law firms, governmental agencies, NGOs, or as legal advisors specializing in Spanish or European law. Students are encouraged to participate in international exchanges and extracurricular activities to enhance their intercultural competence.

Upon completing this degree, graduates will be equipped to pursue a variety of careers in legal practice, academia, or public service, with the added advantage of bilingual legal expertise. The LLB Law with Spanish at Dundee represents an excellent foundation for those seeking a global legal career, combining the strength of UK law with the strategic advantage of Spanish language proficiency and cross-cultural understanding.

Detailed Course Facts

• EUR 2060 Year (EEA)
• EUR 10420 Year (Non-EEA)

Tuition fees are approximate and dependent upon currency exchange rates.

• English

Course Content

Level 1 (120 Credits)

- English Law of Contract (20/1)

- English Law of Tort (20/1)

- English Criminal Law (20/1)

- Practical Language 1 (40/1)

- Legal Method & Systems (20/1)

- Constitutional Law (20/1)

Level 2 (120 Credits)

- English Law of Equity and Trusts (20/2)

- English Law of Property (20/2)

- Evidence (10/2)

- Level 2 subject (20/2)

- Practical Language 2 (40/2)

- Administrative Law (20/2)

Level 3 (120 Credits)

A choice of 4 subjects (4 x 30 credits)

- Commercial Contracts

- Consumer Protection

- Conveyancing Practice

- Criminal Justice

- Critical Legal Theory

- Employment Law

- English Law of Obligations

- English Criminal Law & Process

- European Law and Institutions

- Family, Law and Society

- International Human Rights Law

- International Private Law

- Introduction to Legal History

- Penology

- Planning Law

- Public International Law - International Conflict

- Reparation

- Roman Law

Level 4 (120 Credits)

A choice of 2 subjects (2 x 30 credits) and Dissertation (60 credits)

- Company Law

- Comparative Charity Law

- English Law of Trusts and Land

- Environmental Law

- Gender and the Law

- Human Rights

- Intellectual Property Law

- International Criminal Law

- Public International Law - Marine Resources

- Medicine and the Law

- Nationality and Immigration Law

Requirements

- Minimum Requirements:

SQA Higher, first sitting: AABB/ABBBB

SQA Higher, two sittings: AABBB/ABBBBB

GCE A-Level: ABB (excluding General Studies)

ILC Higher: AABB/ABBBB

IB Diploma: 32 points with 6, 5, 5 at HL

- Essential Subjects:

English at B (Higher, ILC H, HL) or English or a literary subject at B (AS) and mathematics or a science (SG at 2, Int2 at B, GCSE at B, Ord at B, SL at 5).

Additionally for Law with Languages, Higher at B or A-L at C in the appropriate language.

- Advanced Entry (to level 2):

Advanced entry to second year (level 2) is not available on the basis of Advanced Highers or A-Levels or HND.

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

  "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

• Access Bursary

  Bursary for UK students all subjects where the variable tuition fee rate is payable.

• Alumni Bursary

  Alumni Bursary for UK Undergraduate students

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than University of Dundee.

Accreditation

Professional Accreditation:

Law Society and Bar Council