BSc/LLB Philosophy

Undergraduate Entry Requirements

Academic Qualifications: Applicants should have successfully completed their secondary education with a minimum overall score of 80-85% or equivalent in their respective country's grading system.

English Language Proficiency:

• IELTS: A minimum overall score of 6.5 with no individual component below 6.
• TOEFL: A minimum overall score of 90, with at least 19 in Listening, 20 in Reading, 19 in Speaking, and 23 in Writing.
• PTE Academic: A minimum overall score of 60 with no individual score below 59.
• Some programs may have specific subject prerequisites or additional requirements.

Students must provide:

• academic marksheets & transcripts
• letters of recommendation
• a personal statement - SOP
• passport
• other supporting documents as required by the university.

It is important to note that meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee admission, as the university considers factors such as availability of places and competition for the program. Additionally, some courses may have higher entry requirements or additional selection criteria, such as interviews or portfolio submissions.

The University of Glasgow offers a variety of scholarships to both domestic and international students to help support their studies. These scholarships are offered undergraduate levels and are awarded based on merit and financial need.

Santander Scholarships: The University of Glasgow has a partnership with Santander Bank, which offers scholarships to support international students. These scholarships provide financial assistance to students from specific countries and cover a portion of the tuition fees.

Access Bursary: The Access Bursary is designed to support students from low-income backgrounds who are facing financial challenges. It provides financial assistance to cover tuition fees and living expenses during undergraduate studies.

GREAT Scholarships: The University of Glasgow participates in the GREAT Scholarships program, which is a joint initiative of the UK government and British universities. These scholarships are awarded to students from specific countries and cover a portion of the tuition fees.

Chancellors Award: This scholarship is available to both domestic and international students studying any discipline at the University of Glasgow and offers a tuition fee discount of up to £10,000.

Glasgow Refugee, Asylum and Migration Network Scholarship: This scholarship is available to students who have sought refuge in the UK and are studying any undergraduate or postgraduate program.

Graduates holding a BSc/LLB in Philosophy from the University of Glasgow possess a unique skill set blending philosophical thinking with legal knowledge, preparing them for various career paths in law, academia, policy analysis, and diverse interdisciplinary fields.

Legal Practice: Graduates can pursue careers in legal practice as solicitors or barristers after completing further legal professional qualifications. Their strong analytical and critical thinking skills complemented by legal knowledge enable them to excel in legal advocacy.

Legal Research: Graduates can work as legal researchers, contributing their expertise in philosophy and law to research institutions, think tanks, or legal firms, exploring legal theory, ethics, jurisprudence, or policy analysis.

Academia: Graduates can enter academia by pursuing further studies, working as researchers, lecturers, or professors in philosophy, law schools, or interdisciplinary programs, contributing to legal studies or philosophical research.

Policy Analysis: Graduates can work in policy analysis roles, applying their analytical and critical thinking skills to assess legal and ethical implications in governmental or non-governmental organizations.

Ethics Consultant: Graduates can become ethics consultants, advising organizations on ethical dilemmas, corporate responsibility, or moral principles relevant to legal frameworks or business practices.

Human Rights Advocacy: Graduates can engage in human rights advocacy, utilizing their philosophical understanding of justice, ethics, and legal rights to work with NGOs, advocacy groups, or international organizations.

Corporate Compliance: Graduates can work in corporate compliance, ensuring companies adhere to legal and ethical standards, applying their philosophical training to navigate complex ethical and legal issues within corporations.

Legal Journalism: Graduates can pursue careers in legal journalism, contributing to media outlets or legal publications, analyzing legal cases, ethical debates, or societal implications of legal decisions.

Mediation/Arbitration: Graduates can specialize in mediation or arbitration, applying their critical thinking and negotiation skills to resolve disputes in legal or corporate settings.

Public Service: Graduates can work in public service roles, applying their legal and philosophical knowledge to governmental departments, advisory boards, or civil service positions focused on policy-making or analysis.