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MA (Hons) French and Legal Studies Bachelor's degree at the University of Aberdeen
MA (Hons) French and Legal Studies at University of Aberdeen combines language study with law, allowing you to develop expertise across both disciplines.
MA (Hons)
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4
Years
Full-time
Study mode
90%
in work/study (15m)
About this course
MA (Hons) French and Legal Studies is a Bachelor's degree (MA (Hons)) at the University of Aberdeen, based in Old Aberdeen. It runs 4 years, studied full-time.
For Law graduates from this provider, 90% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 69% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £26,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Law, see the sections below.
Course evidence score
The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.
9.1
/ 10
Exceptional
3 of 3 official measures
Student satisfaction
What students say in the National Student Survey
Excellent86
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Graduate outcomes
In work or further study 15 months after graduating
Exceptional90
Moderate evidence Published sample: 50; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. Cohort 2022-23. Graduate Outcomes work or further study 90% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Continuation
Students who continue past their first year
Exceptional96
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 96% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Year 1 16 modules
- Academic Writing for Language & LiteratureCompulsory
Module details
Evaluation to find out if your academic writing is of a sufficient standard to enable you to succeed at university and, if you need it, to provide support to improve.
- Getting Started at the University of AberdeenCompulsory
Module details
Prescribed for level 1 undergraduate students, studied entirely online, takes approximately 2-3 hours to complete. Topics include University orientation overview, equality & diversity, MySkills, health, safety and cyber security, and academic integrity.
- Legal SystemCompulsory15 credits
Module details
Introduces the fundamental components and characteristics of the Scottish legal system. Includes study skills programme, practical workshops on legal information sources, and covers Scottish legal tradition, formal sources of Scots law, legislative process, organisation of courts, judicial precedent, civil procedure, alternative dispute resolution, European legal order, legal services and access to justice.
- Foundations of Private LawCompulsory15 credits
Module details
Provides a map of private law from the institutional scheme. Concentrates on the law of property and obligations, examining main concepts of private law and how they operate together as a system to solve everyday legal problems.
- Beginners French Language 1Optional15 credits
Module details
Intensive language course designed for students who have little or no previous knowledge of French. An entry test on MyAberdeen ensures registration for the most appropriate course for language ability.
- Beginners French Language 2Optional15 credits
Module details
Builds on the work done in FR1028, providing students with an adequate command of French language to allow the possibility of continuing their studies into level 2 and Honours.
- French Culture and Society: from Occupation to DecolonisationOptional15 credits
Module details
Introduces students to twentieth and early twenty first century French and Francophone culture and society, focusing on the occupation of France during World War II, gender issues, and the impact and aftermath of colonialism and decolonisation. Texts available in translation for those with limited or no knowledge of French.
- The Global City in Text and FilmOptional15 credits
Module details
Uses a range of texts, including films, poetry and fiction, to investigate urban spaces as sites of promise, power and loss. Explores representations of global cities in Europe and the Americas, themes such as empire, identity, leisure, labour and love.
- Qualified French Language 1Optional15 credits
Module details
Intended for students who have studied French to Higher or equivalent level. Enables them to consolidate and extend their knowledge of French, written and spoken. Intensive language study with entry test.
- Qualified French Language 2Optional15 credits
Module details
Intended for students who have studied French to the equivalent of Scottish Higher or beyond. Consolidates and extends knowledge of French, written and spoken.
- Criminal LawOptional15 credits
Module details
Introduces students to Scottish Criminal Law including its sources and current law. Examines substantive law including crimes against the person, crimes of dishonesty, crimes against property and criminal defences. Develops students' written, verbal and analytical skills.
Assessment: Written coursework and problem solving exercises in tutorial groups
- A World Full of Law: Legal Cultures Before the Age of ExplorationOptional15 credits
Module details
Presents legal history over several millennia and from many different original cultures. Explores a wide range of legal systems around the globe and throughout human history. Covers origins of law from Africa, South Asia, East Asia and beyond, exploring the interplay of law and religion.
- ContractOptional15 credits
Module details
One of the central subjects of private law and main branches of the law of obligations. Covers voluntary obligations. Covers Scots contract law but also highlights where English law differs, giving students a working knowledge of contract in both countries.
- Foundations of Common Law with English Criminal LawOptional15 credits
Module details
Introduces students to the conceptual and institutional structures of the common law tradition. Introduces the fundamentals of the modern English legal system and its practical operation. Covers English Criminal Law.
- Delict and Unjustified EnrichmentOptional15 credits
Module details
Introduces students to two key branches of the Scots law of obligations: delict (governing legal liability for negligent infliction of harm and defamation) and unjustified enrichment (concerned with questions such as recovery of money paid in error).
- UK Constitutional LawOptional15 credits
Module details
Introduction to the laws and rules of the UK Constitution. Major topics include the institutions of state, parliamentary sovereignty, the rule of law, the separation of powers, and devolution.
Year 2 6 modules
- Revolution and Revolt in Modern and Contemporary FranceCompulsory15 credits
Module details
Introduces students to the history, culture and identity of contemporary France by examining key moments and themes in the development of France as a political and cultural entity from the Early Modern period to the present.
- Decentering France: Social Movements and Cultural TransformationCompulsory15 credits
Module details
Introduces students to the history, culture and identity of contemporary France by examining key moments and themes in the development of France as a political and cultural entity from the Early Modern period to the present.
- Advanced Introductory French Language 1Optional
- Advanced Introductory French Language 2Optional
- Qualified Advanced French Language 1Optional
- Advanced French Language 2Optional
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
You'll combine the study of French language and culture with legal knowledge, building a dual expertise in law and humanities. A course like this typically moves from foundational law modules, such as Contract Law, Public Law and Criminal Law, in Year 1, before progressing to core areas including Tort Law and Land Law in Year 2. From Year 3 onwards, you'll choose specialist options within law such as commercial law, human rights, criminal justice, family law, employment law, and legal practice (SQE), while deepening your French studies. You'll usually complete independent legal research or undertake a dissertation to conclude the programme. This structure balances breadth in core legal principles with flexibility to pursue your interests across both disciplines.
Who it's for
This course suits students with a genuine interest in both French language and law. Most entrants held A-levels or equivalent qualifications; among recent accepted students, 95% came in with A-levels or equivalent. The typical UCAS tariff band for accepted students was 208–223 points. You'll need to sustain engagement across two distinct subject areas over four years of full-time study.
University & format
This MA (Hons) is studied full-time over 4 years at the University of Aberdeen, a public university founded in 1495 and located in Old Aberdeen. Instruction is in English. The degree is awarded by a recognised UK degree-awarding body, so your qualification is nationally recognised. The university is.
Student satisfaction
How students on this course answered the National Student Survey, by theme.
Share of students responding positively. Overall student satisfaction: 93%.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
Application timelineWhat happens next
- 2027 entryCompleted applications can be submitted
Your application needs a reference before you can send it.
- 2026 entryFinal date for 2026 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2026 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
- 2027 entryEqual-consideration deadline
18:00 UK time for most undergraduate courses.
Show 5 later dates
- 2027 entryUCAS Extra opens
Applicants who used all five choices and hold no offer may be able to add another choice.
- 2027 entryLast day applications go directly to providers
Applications received after 18:00 UK time are entered into Clearing.
- 2027 entryClearing opens
Eligible applicants can see vacancies and release themselves into Clearing.
- 2027 entryFinal date for 2027 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2027 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
Entry & how to get in
Most entrants held A-levels or equivalent95% of accepted students came in with A-levels or equivalent (entrants over recent years).
Typical UCAS tariff: 208 - 223 pointsThe most common UCAS tariff band among accepted students. This is what entrants had, not a stated requirement.
Entry requirements are set by the universityGrades, subjects and contextual offers vary. Check the University of Aberdeen's official course page for the current offer.
Who gets in
What recently admitted students actually held, official admissions data, not a stated requirement.
UCAS tariff of entrants
Grades are the A-level equivalent of each points band. Tap a band to check your own chances below.
Qualifications held on entry
| Qualification | Share |
|---|---|
| A-levels or equivalent | 95% |
| a previous degree | 5% |
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Competitive entry
Accepted students typically held strong UCAS tariffs. Check how your predicted grades compare and whether a contextual offer applies.
Will you get in? Plot your grades
Pick your predicted A-levels and watch your UCAS points land on the real spread of students admitted to this course.
Your UCAS points0
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Each bar is the share of admitted students in that UCAS-points band (lower → higher). Grades show the A-level equivalent.
Add your grades to see where you land
Based on the official admitted-student tariff distribution. Many universities make contextual (reduced-grade) offers, so a result below the range doesn’t rule you out.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
Apply by13 January 2027, 18:00 UK timefor this course
Typical gradesA*A*A*+A-level equivalent admitted students held
UCAS codeMRX1quote this on your application
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course (code MRX1). One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by 13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time
UCAS equal-consideration deadline for most undergraduate courses. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
💡 Many universities make a contextual (reduced-grade) offer, for example based on your school’s results, time in care, or where you live. Ask University of Aberdeen whether you’re eligible before you apply; it can lower the grades you need.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
International£20,800 / yr
Provider fee page. Set under Scotland's student-finance system; the provider's page is authoritative.
Check fees at University of Aberdeen →If you normally live in Scotland
For eligible Scottish-domiciled students at an eligible Scottish provider, SAAS can pay tuition directly. Living-cost support can combine bursary and loan and depends on household income and student circumstances. Students from elsewhere use their home funding body.
Check the current amounts with SAAS →Paying for it
- SAAS tuition payment: paid directly to the university for eligible Scottish-domiciled students, applied for through SAAS.
- Living-cost support: a mix of bursary and loan from SAAS, depending on household income.
- Repayment: only above the Scottish repayment threshold, and written off at the end of the plan term.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
Scotland runs its own system through SAAS; check saas.gov.uk for current rates.
Funding matched to this course
All University of Aberdeen funding →Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
Named awards published by the university. Compare the eligibility and application route before budgeting for one.
Amounts, exclusions and deadlines can change. An award is not guaranteed unless the university confirms it.
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Careers & earnings
What Law graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
Graduate earnings: this course
| When | Median | Typical range | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months after | £26,000 | £23,500 – £29,000 | 50 |
| 3 years after | £26,500 | £22,000 – £32,000 | 240 |
| 5 years after | £40,000 | £33,000 – £48,000 | 235 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Moderate evidence. Published sample: 50; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. Cohort 2022-23.
Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course
90%
in work or further study 15 months on
69%
in highly skilled work or study
96%
continue past their first year
86%
find their work meaningful
79%
say work fits their future plans
- 1Paralegal / TraineeTraining contract or pupillage route · 0–2 yrs
- 2Solicitor / BarristerQualified practitioner · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior AssociateLeading matters and clients · 5–9 yrs
- 4Partner / In-house CounselPartnership or heading legal · 9+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs Law nationally
Starting (15 months) HESA GO
£26,000
£23,000 – £30,000After 3 years LEO
£26,500
£19,550 – £27,600After 5 years LEO
£40,000
£24,225 – £34,200national rangethis course’s medianaxis £18,000 – £41,500
National figures for Law graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.
What happened to 100 students?
Choose an outcome to translate the published percentage into a simple 100-person view. Each dot represents one percentage point, not an individual tracked student.
90 of 100
were in work or further study
15 months after graduation
65% working10% working and studying10% in further study69% in highly skilled work or study
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2022-23. Moderate evidence. Published sample: 50; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. Cohort 2022-23. Each tab is a separate published measure; categories can overlap and should not be added together.
Value compared with similar courses
How this course’s 5-year median earnings compare with Law courses at the same study level.
This course £40,000Peer median £28,000Middle 50% £25,500–£31,500
93rd percentile
Compared with 1,352 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.
UK occupations graduates enter
Published graduate destinations, joined conservatively to UK SOC 2020, ONS pay and Skills England demand.
- Legal professionalsSOC 2020 241 · 45% of published destinations · ASHE median £45,000
- Teaching ProfessionalsSOC 2020 231 · 15% of published destinations · ASHE median £42,660
- Business and public service associate professionalsSOC 2020 35 · 14% of published destinations · ASHE median £38,760
Discover Uni JOBLIST/JOBTYPE; ONS ASHE 2025 provisional, all employee jobs; Skills England Occupations in Demand 2025. SOC is shown only for an exact normalised label match; demand is shown only at exact four-digit SOC. Published sample: 35; response rate: 75%. Pay describes the occupation across workers, not a guaranteed graduate salary.
Job market & outlook
How Law graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
85%
in work or further study 15 months after graduating, across Law courses nationally.
Graduate Outcomes55%
of working graduates are in highly skilled work or further study.
highly skilled85%
of students continue past their first year (still enrolled or completed).
continuationHow AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- First-pass document review
- Standard contract drafting
- Legal research summaries
- Routine due diligence
More human than ever
- Advocacy and negotiation
- Judgement on ambiguous facts
- Client trust and ethics
- Strategy in disputes and deals
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where Law graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- Law firms
- Barristers' chambers
- In-house legal teams
- Government Legal Service
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit Law graduates.
Law Firm Associates of all Practice Areas: Discuss your Overseas Relocation with Duke and Rawson – Australia/Asia/Middle East/Europe/Offshore/UKDuke and RawsonLaw Enforcement Success SpecialistAurorLaw Firm HR & Operations Lead - 12-Month ContractCharalle GroupLaw Firm Finance & Practice Manager, Leadership & OpsMcKinlay LawLaw Internship: Disputes & IBC – In-OfficeCanon SphereLaw Firm Front Desk & Guest Services (Oxford)Owen ReedLive from the StudySmarter job board · as of 2026-08-01.See all matching jobs
Is this course right for you?
The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.
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Student finance
Fees for this course are set under Scotland's own student-finance system, not the England cap; check the provider's course page for the exact figure. Tuition for eligible Scottish-domiciled students is paid by SAAS directly to the university, applied for through SAAS and not Student Finance England. Living-cost support is a mix of bursary and loan, and you repay only above the Scottish threshold.
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Where graduates go
90% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with a median salary of £26,000. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.
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Your entry chances
Use the UCAS points calculator above to see how your predicted grades compare with admitted students, and whether a contextual offer could apply.
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Official-data snapshot
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 9.1 out of 10: NSS 85.7% · in work or study 90% · continued 96%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
The University of Aberdeen
All students13,930
International18.8%
Aged 25+29.2%
Law across the UK
Students144,525
Aged 25+24.3%
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Is Law right for you?
Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to University of Aberdeen from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is £20,800 / year for this course (from the provider’s fee page). You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
English language
Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.
Student visa
You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.
Scholarships & funding
University of Aberdeen offers the Aberdeen Global Scholarship (£6,000/yr) for international students, see Scholarships above.
Living costs
Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.
Working while you study
A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.
Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with University of Aberdeen and gov.uk before you apply.
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Common questions
How competitive is entry?
Entry is competitive. Accepted students typically held strong UCAS tariffs. The most common tariff band among recent entrants was 208 - 223 UCAS points. Use the calculator on this page to see where your predicted grades would put you; many universities also make lower contextual offers.
What are the entry requirements?
Set by the University of Aberdeen. Most accepted students held A-levels or equivalent. Check the university's course page for the exact offer.
What do graduates go on to do?
For Law graduates from this provider, 90% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 69% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £26,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
What will it cost me?
Fees for this course are set under Scotland's own student-finance system, not the England cap; check the provider's course page for the exact figure. Tuition for eligible Scottish-domiciled students is paid by SAAS directly to the university, applied for through SAAS and not Student Finance England. Living-cost support is a mix of bursary and loan, and you repay only above the Scottish threshold. See Fees & funding on this page to work out your numbers.
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