LLB Law and Criminology at University of Sheffield

Programme overview

Gain a critical understanding of the Common Law of England and Wales in combination with a thorough study of the principles of criminology. Open doors for legal and criminological careers, as well as a wide range of managerial professions.

Faculty: School of Law | Department: School of Law | Duration: 3 years | Intake: September | Location: Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

First-year core modules include Introduction to Law, covering the nature and sources of law, the role of common law, legislation and equity, and legal and academic skills, alongside criminology.

Career pathways

Our graduates have joined global, national and regional law firms, barristers' chambers, the criminal justice system and may later go on to become judges in England and Wales or lawyers in other jurisdictions (after further relevant vocational training).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Standard offer, 2027-28 entry (UCAS M930): A Levels: AAB A Levels + a fourth Level 3 qualification ABB + B in the EPQ International Baccalaureate 34; 33, with B in the extended essay BTEC Extended Diploma DDD BTEC Diploma DD + A at A Level Scottish Highers AAAAB Welsh Baccalaureate + 2 A Levels B + AA Access to HE Diploma Award of the Access to HE Diploma in either Law, Business Management, Humanities, Social Sciences or Criminology, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 36 at Distinction and 9 at Merit International applicants: IELTS 7.0 overall with at least 6.5 in each component (GCSE English Language grade 4/C or an alternative acceptable English language qualification also accepted). Applicants eligible for the Access Sheffield contextual scheme receive a lower offer.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Standard annual undergraduate tuition fee for new home students; reduced for year abroad/placement years. Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3 years

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