Universities United Kingdom University of Sheffield Courses Law and Criminology LLB

Law and Criminology LLB
at University of Sheffield

Sheffield, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 24,750
Country Rank#12
Duration36 Months
Score IELTS: 7 TOEFL: 95

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
Applicants with a minimum aggregate of 75% and 75-80% in key subjects at Standard XII will typically be considered for direct admission to undergraduate degree programmes.
Applicants with a minimum of 3 A levels will be considered for direct admission to undergraduate programmes.
International Baccalaureate diploma holders will be considered for direct admission to undergraduate programmes. Required scores and subjects vary from course to course.

Fees & Scholarships

International Tuition Fees:

£24750 per year

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