Universities United Kingdom University of Sheffield Courses Law and Criminology LLB

Law and Criminology LLB
at University of Sheffield

Sheffield, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 20,000
Country Rank#12
Duration36 Months
Score IELTS: 7

Program Overview

Criminology has been taught within the School of Law for over 35 years and has an outstanding reputation for both teaching quality and world-leading research in areas such as: policing, victims and restorative justice, crime and politics and the reasons why people stop offending.

This three-year course covers the foundational legal subjects and combines them with a thorough study of the principles of criminology. These include criminal justice, explanations of crime and punishment and other responses to the phenomenon of crime.

The Core Legal and Study Skills module includes an introduction to mooting, employability workshops and study skills sessions.

You can also choose to study abroad in one of 75 world-class partner universities across the globe, providing you with an excellent opportunity to gain an insight into another legal system.

Course Content
First year

Core modules:
- Comprehending Criminology
- Criminal Law and Justice
- Introducing Criminological Research
- Law of Obligations (Contract, Torts & Restitution)
- Property Law (Land Law, Equity and Trusts)
- Public Law in the UK and the EU
- Core Legal and Study Skills 1 (CLASS1)
Second year

Core modules:
- Advanced Criminal Law and Justice
- Punishment and Penal Policy
- Responding to Crime
- Core Legal and Study Skills 2 (CLASS2)
Optional modules:
- Advanced Administrative Law and Justice
- Advanced Constitutional Law
- Advanced Contract: Contract Theories in a Commercial Perspective
- Advanced EU Law
- Advanced Equity & Trusts
- Advanced Land Law
- Advanced Law of Contract
- Advanced Torts Law
- Analysing Crime Data
- Criminal Process
- Criminology Research Project
- Drugs, Crime and Control
- Gender, Crime and Criminal Justice
- Police and Policing in a Global Context
- Private Law Aspects of Company Law
- Restorative Justice
- The Rehabilitation of Offenders
- Youth Crime and Justice
Third year

Core modules:
- Theoretical Foundations of Criminal Law
- Core Legal and Study Skills Final Year (CLASS-FY)
Optional modules:
- Advanced Administrative Law and Justice
- Advanced Constitutional Law
- Advanced Contract: Contract Theories in a Commercial Perspective
- Advanced EU Law
- Advanced Equity & Trusts
- Advanced Issues in International Law
- Advanced Land Law
- Advanced Law of Contract
- Advanced Torts Law
- Analysing Crime Data
- Competition Law
- Criminal Evidence
- Criminal Process
- Criminology Research Paper
- Criminology Research Project
- Drugs, Crime and Control
- Employment Law
- Family Law
- Foundations of International Law
- Gender, Crime and Criminal Justice
- Intellectual Property Law
- International Commercial Arbitration
- International Human Rights Law
- International Legal Theory and Practice
- International Trade Law
- Law Research Paper
- Law Research Paper
- Law, Accountability and Government
- Law, Democracy and Populism
- Police and Policing in a Global Context
- Principles of Healthcare Law and Ethics
- Private Law Aspects of Company Law
- Restorative Justice
- Sale of Goods
- Sexual Offending and Sex Offenders
- The Law Relating to Public Companies
- The Rehabilitation of Offenders
- Youth Crime and Justice
Entry Requirement
The A Level entry requirements for this course are:
AAB

A Levels + additional qualifications ABB + B in a relevant EPQ

International Baccalaureate 34

BTEC Extended Diploma DDD in a relevant subject. Relevant subjects include Criminal and Forensic Investigations, Applied Law, Applied Science, Business, Enterprise and Entrepreneurship or Personal and Business Finance

BTEC Diploma DD in a relevant subject + A at A Level in an acceptable subject. Relevant subjects include Criminal and Forensic Investigations, Applied Law, Applied Science, Business, Enterprise and Entrepreneurship or Personal and Business Finance

Scottish Highers AAAAB

Welsh Baccalaureate + 2 A Levels B + AA

Access to HE Diploma Award of Access to HE Diploma in either Law, Business Management, Humanities or Social Sciences, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 36 at Distinction and 9 at Merit

Routes for mature students

Other requirements
- Two acceptable A Level subjects required
- Native Language A Levels can be accepted if taken alongside two acceptable A Level subjects
English language requirements
You must demonstrate that your English is good enough for you to successfully complete your course. For this course we require: GCSE English Language at grade 4/C; IELTS grade of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each component; or an alternative acceptable English language qualification
Fees & Scholarships
Home students
£9,250 annual tuition fee

Overseas students
£20,000 annual tuition fee

Additional costs
The annual fee for your course includes a number of items in addition to your tuition. If an item or activity is classed as a compulsory element for your course, it will normally be included in your tuition fee. There are also other costs which you may need to consider.
Career Prospect
Many of our students enter the legal profession, either as barristers or solicitors. Our former students have joined global, national and regional law firms, barristers' chambers and have become judges. Three Lord Justices of Appeal are among our former graduates and regularly visit to support us. With all the opportunities and skills on offer, our students have also taken up careers in the criminal justice system and in a wide range of managerial professions.

Cost Of Studying At University of Sheffield

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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Law and Criminology LLB at University of Sheffield