Undergraduate Law and Criminology courses at Sheffield

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Law LLB

/ September start

A Levels AAA

UCAS code M100

This course introduces you to the foundational subjects you need in order to develop a critical understanding of modern English law. You'll also gain a practical understanding of how the law works and evolves within society, equipping you with a valuable skillset for a future career in law.

Law (European and International) LLB

/ September start

A Levels AAA

UCAS code M120

This course covers the foundational subjects in the Common Law of England and Wales and provides the opportunity to understand European and international legal issues.

Law and Criminology LLB

/ September start

A Levels AAB

UCAS code M930

This three-year course covers the foundational legal subjects and combines them with a thorough study of the principles of criminology.

Criminology BA

/ September start

A Levels AAB

UCAS code M900

Using real-world examples, you’ll discover the most recent advancements in areas such as crime trends, restorative justice, policing and punishment.

BA Criminology with Foundation Year

LLB Law with Foundation Year

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Why study law and criminology at Sheffield?

Real-world experience (pro bono schemes) - you'll have the opportunity to do real client work. This can include providing advice to start-ups and small businesses, investigating possible miscarriages of justice, and offering advice that can make a positive difference to the people of Sheffield.
Research-led teaching experience - work with international experts in the field of law. What you learn will be informed by research rated as ‘world-leading’ and ‘internationally excellent.’ (REF 2021)
Flexible degrees - build the foundations of your legal knowledge in the first year before specialising in the areas you're most passionate about as your studies develop.
The foundation of your legal career - our LLB degrees meet the Bar Standard Boards foundations of legal knowledge requirements
Study abroad - all of our undergraduate students have the opportunity to study abroad for a year as part of their course.
Your student voice - Law at Sheffield has been ranked number 1 in the Russell Group for student voice (National Student Survey 2024)

Student profiles

Orlaith Fisher - LLB Law and Criminology

How the School of Law is preparing me for my career

Orlaith Fisher LLB Law and Criminology

LLB Law and Criminology student, Orlaith, talks to us about her experience and how it's preparing her for a career as a solicitor.

Calum Kamara - LLB Law

A home away from home

Calum Kamara LLB Law

Calum, one of our second year LLB Law students, tells us about his experience and opportunities at the School of Law and his plans for the future.

Photograph of School of Law Alumni Jess Edwards standing outside the Moot Court

My route from Law degree to charity sector

Jess Edwards Save the Children International

Jess studied both her LLB Law at Undergraduate level, and her LLM in International Law and Global Justice at Postgraduate level at the School of Law. She visited the School of Law recently to speak as part of our 'Careers in Criminal Justice and Human Rights' event.

Anna Kitching - LLB Law alumni

How the School of Law prepared me for my career

Anna Kitching LLB Law

One of our School of Law alumni, Anna, talks about her time with us at the School of Law and how this has helped her in her career as a trainee solicitor.