Scots Law — Accelerated

The accelerated Bachelor's degree in Scots Law at the University of Dundee offers students an innovative and rigorous pathway to gaining comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Scots legal principles and practices within a shorter timeframe. This intensive programme is designed for academically motivated students who wish to develop a strong foundation in private and public law, criminal law, and legal procedures, preparing them for diverse careers in legal practice, public service, or further postgraduate study. Throughout the course, students learn through a combination of lectures, seminars, interactive workshops, and practical exercises that emphasize analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and legal research abilities.

The curriculum covers essential areas including contract law, tort law, constitutional law, property law, criminal law, and the Scottish legal system, with opportunities to explore specialized topics and current issues affecting the legal landscape. Emphasis is placed on understanding the Scottish legal context, statutory interpretation, and the application of legal principles to real-world scenarios. The programme also seeks to foster critical thinking, ethical awareness, and effective communication skills, enabling graduates to interpret, evaluate, and apply legal rules confidently.

Students benefit from the university’s experienced faculty, dedicated support services, and state-of-the-art facilities that enhance the learning experience. The accelerated structure allows students to complete their degree in a shorter period, typically two years for full-time study, offering a cost-effective route into the legal profession or postgraduate education. Additionally, the university collaborates with legal professionals and institutions to provide networking opportunities, internships, and workshops, giving graduates a competitive edge in the job market.

Graduates of the Scottish Law – Accelerated programme will be well-equipped to pursue a range of legal careers, including solicitor, legal advisor, or legal researcher, or to continue their studies at postgraduate level. The programme's focus on Scottish law ensures that students are highly prepared to operate within Scotland’s distinct legal framework, whether in public service, private practice, or academia. With a strong emphasis on academic excellence, practical skills, and professional development, this programme is an excellent choice for aspiring legal practitioners aiming to make a positive impact within Scottish society and beyond.

Detailed Course Facts

• EUR 9370 Year (EEA)
• EUR 10420 Year (Non-EEA)

Tuition fees are approximate and dependent upon currency exchange rates.

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Course Content

The degree without Honours can be completed over 2 years and the Honours degree over 3 years. Graduates on the Scots Law course will take all the subjects necessary for professional accreditation with the Law society of Scotland.

Their curriculum will be a modified version of the standard one outlined below: Scots Law of Contract, Scots Law of Delict, Scots Criminal Law, Legal Methods and Systems, Law and Society and Constitutional Law in Level 1 (first year).

In Level 2 students study EC Law, Family Law, Mercantile Law, Scottish Property Law, Evidence, Revenue and Administrative Law.

Level 3 allows the students to choose 4 subjects from a wide range offered by the School.

In level 4 students choose 3 subjects from the range and also complete a dissertation.

Requirements

Graduate entry accelerated degrees:

Graduates with an appropriate first degree (2.1 Honours degree or Ordinary degree with 60% or higher in all level 3 modules) can have their period of study reduced to two years.

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