University of Glasgow
Common Law/Politics
Scotland, United Kingdom · UCAS ML92
Level
Bachelor
Duration
4 years
Campus
Gilmorehill (Main) Campus
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Intake
September 2027
UCAS code
ML92
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Course Overview
Common Law/Politics at University of Glasgow in Scotland, United Kingdom is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.
- Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
- Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
- Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
- Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
- Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.
Career snapshot (indicative)
Law graduates are highly sought in private practice, in-house legal teams, financial services and government. In the UK, most graduates qualify as solicitors via the SQE route or as barristers via the Bar Training Course. Key employers include Magic Circle and Silver Circle law firms, the Government Legal Service and the Bar.
Student life (indicative)
Glasgow has one of the UK's liveliest student scenes — renowned for its music, comedy and arts, brilliant pubs and restaurants, and a famously warm and unpretentious local culture.
The University at a Glance
Student Population
38,710
Staff Ratio
13.0:1
International
36.0%
Career Prospects
Avg Starting Salary
£34,760
First-year earnings
Placement Year
✓ Available
Work experience option
Costs & Living
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Check the university's official fee page
City & Location
Large city (500k-1m inhabitants)
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Common Law/Politics
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Year 2
- Intermediate Common Law/Politics topics
- Applied Methods and Tools
- Group Project
- Two optional pathway modules
- Career and Industry Insights.
Year 3
- Advanced Common Law/Politics
- Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
- Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
- Employability and Professional Development.
Entry Requirements
Subjects
- Politics
- Political theory
- Comparative politics
- Law
- Legal studies
- Civil law
- Legal practice
- Common law
- Family law
- Criminal law
Source: UCAS course listing, 2027 entry (retrieved September 2026). Always confirm the current requirements with the university.
Assessment Methods
Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.
Campus & City Life
Student Population
38,710
Total students
Staff Ratio
13:1
Students per staff
International Students
36%
Of student body
Campus at a Glance
City Size
Large city (500k-1m inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Cool maritime
Safety Index (indicative)
7.5/10
Transport
Moderate (coach or indirect connections)
Social Scene
Friendly community | Global / diverse | Coastal lifestyle | Academic / intellectual
Student Life & City (indicative)
Glasgow has one of the UK's liveliest student scenes — renowned for its music, comedy and arts, brilliant pubs and restaurants, and a famously warm and unpretentious local culture.
- Glasgow has one of the UK's liveliest student scenes — renowned for its music, comedy and arts, brilliant pubs and restaurants, and a famously warm and unpretentious local culture.
What Students Love
- Active music scene
- Vibrant nightlife & bars
- Rich arts & cultural scene
- Diverse international food scene
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Avg Starting Salary
£34,760
Average first-year salary
Placement Year
✓ Available
Industry work experience
Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)
Law graduates are highly sought in private practice, in-house legal teams, financial services and government. In the UK, most graduates qualify as solicitors via the SQE route or as barristers via the Bar Training Course. Key employers include Magic Circle and Silver Circle law firms, the Government Legal Service and the Bar.
- Law graduates are highly sought in private practice, in-house legal teams, financial services and government.
- In the UK, most graduates qualify as solicitors via the SQE route or as barristers via the Bar Training Course.
- Key employers include Magic Circle and Silver Circle law firms, the Government Legal Service and the Bar.
Top Industries for Graduates
- Healthcare
- Finance
- Technology
Study Abroad Opportunities
Y
- Y
Costs & Living Expenses
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Check the university's official fee page
Overall Cost of Living (indicative)
MEDIUM
This location has moderate living costs. Standard student budget recommended.
Monthly Student Budget (indicative)
Cost Overview (indicative)
One of the UK's more affordable student cities — a $1,545/month budget (housing $880, food $325, transport $115) covers everything comfortably. Glasgow is one of the UK's most affordable big cities — brilliant value for a world-ranked university.
- One of the UK's more affordable student cities — a $1,545/month budget (housing $880, food $325, transport $115) covers everything comfortably.
- Glasgow is one of the UK's most affordable big cities — brilliant value for a world-ranked university.
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