LLB (Hons) Law Bachelor's degree at Sheffield Hallam University
LLB (Hons) Law at SHU. The university holds Gold status in the Office for Students' Teaching Excellence Framework (2023), reflecting strong teaching quality.
About this course
<p>Experience the law in its real-world context while developing the knowledge, skills and values to thrive globally – in the legal sector and beyond.<p> From the provider’s course page.
LLB (Hons) Law is a Bachelor's degree (LLB (Hons)) at SHU, based in Collegiate Crescent Campus. It is studied part-time; duration varies by route.
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Law, see the sections below.
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Year 1 4 modules
- Applied Human Rights & JusticeCompulsory20 credits
Module details
This module introduces you to core domestic and international human rights law within the context of simulated human rights issues. You'll develop your understanding of global human rights and social justice issues by applying legal knowledge and skills. You'll study topics such as: Relevant legal knowledge and its application to human rights issues, Development of independent learning skills required in L5 and beyond, Knowledge of human rights and global social justice awareness, Issues of race
Assessment: Coursework (100%)
- Criminal LawCompulsory20 credits
Module details
This module equips you with a thorough grounding in criminal law through practical problem-based learning. You'll apply knowledge to hypothetical factual scenarios to develop your understanding of the law's operation in what could be real-life situations, helping you prepare for practice in the legal profession and other professional roles. You'll study topics such as: Key concepts such as actus reus and mens rea, Leading crimes, Offences against the person, Offences against property, Main defen
Assessment: Exam (100%)
- Introduction To Law & Legal PracticeCompulsory60 credits
Module details
This module develops your knowledge of the English legal system, legal research and communication. You'll study topics such as: How are laws made and applied?, The English legal system and principles of the constitution, Understanding key principles of European Union law, Comprehending legal documents, Social and cultural contexts impacting the application of law, Developing awareness of professional skills, How do lawyers communicate?, Identifying clients' objectives, Writing and drafting legal
Assessment: Coursework (45%), Exam (45%), Practical (10%)
- Principles Of Contract LawCompulsory20 credits
Module details
This module applies legal knowledge to solve practical and academic contractual problems, while developing appropriate legal reasoning skills. You'll study topics such as: Principles of contract law, How contracts are made: formation and terms, How contracts are enforced: breach and remedies, How contracts can change: factors that affect liability.
Assessment: Practical (100%)
Year 2 5 modules
- Land LawCompulsory20 credits
Module details
This module provides an understanding of the principles which underpin land ownership in England and Wales, as well as the law and processes related to the creation, protection and transfer of interests in land. You'll study topics such as: The origins, structure and sources of modern land (real property) law, The role and practical importance of land law, The doctrine of estates, The nature and legal definition of 'land', The distinction between fixtures and chattels, Unregistered and registere
Assessment: Practical (100%)
- Legal Environments And Professional SkillsCompulsory60 credits
Module details
This module explores the context of real-world enquiries, projects or instructions to introduce you to core practical legal skills, applied legal knowledge, and the personal values and attributes to thrive within a 21st century, globalised professional legal environment. You'll study topics such as: Practical legal knowledge, Application to real-world matters, Graduate attributes, personal and professional values, Practical workplace skills, Methods of goal setting and action planning, Self-refl
Assessment: Coursework (100%)
- The Law Of TrustsCompulsory20 credits
Module details
This module explores the Law of Trusts, a foundational area of law in England and Wales, applying knowledge to real-world challenges. You'll study topics such as: A critical understanding of the historical development of trusts, The modern application of trusts and role of trustee, Developing an appreciation of requirements for express trusts, Consideration of implied and public trusts, A contemporary review of law relating to wills, Will comparisons in a global context, Exploration of injunctio
Assessment: Practical (100%)
- Tort LawCompulsory20 credits
Module details
This module develops a comprehensive understanding of English tort law in the context of contemporary 21st century issues. Learning through a variety of methods – encompassing both in person and remote – you'll study tort law principles and engage topical issues of its deployment to contemporary problems. You'll study topics such as: Theories, purpose and types of torts, Negligence: legal requirements for establishing liability, Comparative study of international approaches, Expanding principles
Assessment: Coursework (100%)
- Study Abroad - Institute Of Law And JusticeElective60 credits
Module details
This module is for undergraduate students to study abroad in their second year, Semester 2 (only for courses that offer this option). With this module, you can spend a semester at one of the University's approved partner institutions worldwide – from Europe to the Americas, Asia Australia or Canada. Study Abroad plays an important role in the University's commitment to an engaging, challenging, and thriving learning culture. It offers opportunities to experience other academic cultures and foste
Assessment: Coursework (100%)
Year 3 1 modules
- Undergraduate Sandwich Placement Applied Professional DiplomaCompulsory
Module details
The aim of this module is to enhance students' professional development through the completion of and reflection on meaningful work placement(s). A work placement will provide students with opportunities to experience the realities of professional employment and experience how their course can be applied within their chosen industry setting. The placement will: Allow student to apply the skills, theories and behaviours relevant and in addition to their course, Enable students to enhance their in
Assessment: Coursework (100%)
Final year 5 modules
- Professional Practice ExperienceCompulsory60 credits
Module details
This module provides you with experience and critical analysis of professional practice in a legal, social justice or human rights context – developing your skills and graduate attributes. With support from lectures, workshops and supervision, you'll undertake a placement with an external professional provider of legal services (locally or internationally in the USA) or within our in-house Hallam Legal Advice Centre and Justice Hubs. You'll apply your learning and skills to: Analyse professional
Assessment: Coursework (100%)
- Business LawElective20 credits
Module details
This module develops your understanding of how the main business structures in the UK are formed, owned, managed, operated, governed, taxed and dissolved – in the context of avoiding or resolving legal disputes. We'll provide local, national and global awareness of the social, legal and economic importance of businesses in our daily lives. You'll study topics such as: Formation of businesses and constitutional rules, Corporate and partnership governance, including directors' and partners' manage
Assessment: Exam (100%)
- Commercial LawElective20 credits
Module details
This module provides a real-world understanding of key aspects of commercial law, with a focus on the often-complex relationships that exist between multiple parties and stakeholders. You'll consider the aims of commercial law in the light of the local, national and global commercial environment – including environmental and social governance (ESG) in which companies operate. You'll study topics such as: The agency relationship, Creation, duties, rights and termination, Passing of property and r
Assessment: Coursework (100%)
- Criminal Justice Theories And RealitiesElective20 credits
Module details
This module provides you with the opportunity to experience the realities of working within the criminal justice system via simulated scenarios. Through in-person and remote learning, you'll develop an understanding of the theoretical underpinnings of the criminal justice system and how these affect practice. You'll study topics such as: A range of criminal justice processes, Organisations operating within the criminal justice system, The criminal justice process as a whole, Developing practice
Assessment: Coursework (100%)
- Employment LawElective20 credits
Module details
Assessment: Coursework (100%)
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
You'll study law in its real-world context, building practical knowledge and skills for work within and beyond the legal sector. A course like this typically moves from foundations, Contract Law, Public Law and Criminal Law, through intermediate studies in Tort Law, Land Law, and International Law, before moving to specialist options in Year 3. You'll usually explore specialisations such as Commercial law, Human rights, Criminal justice, Family law, Employment law, and Legal practice (SQE), often culminating in independent legal research or supervised work in a law clinic.
Who it's for
This course suits those seeking a law degree whilst balancing other commitments, given its part-time structure. It is designed for students who wish to develop expertise in legal practice and theory across a range of areas. Whether you're considering a career in legal practice, policy, or related fields, this degree provides the foundational knowledge and specialised options to support your progression.
University & format
This LLB (Hons) is offered part-time at Sheffield Hallam University, a university founded in 1992, based at Collegiate Crescent Campus. The course is taught in English and leads to a nationally recognised Bachelor's degree. Sheffield Hallam is recognised as a UK degree-awarding body and holds Gold for teaching quality in the Office for Students' TEF 2023.
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
Provider-published requirement; check the linked course page before applying.
Part-time application dates vary by provider. UCAS dates
Placement year. Availability, selection and pay can vary.
See and book current events. Dates can fill or change.
Opened 2 July 2026; last choice 19 October 2026. Check vacancies now. A cached page never claims a place is still available.
Entry & how to get in
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Entry is set by the university and based on your offer. Use your predicted grades to see how you compare, then check the university's stated requirements.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course. One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by Apply directly to the provider
Part-time application dates vary by provider. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Provider fee page (England 2026/27 cap where not stated).
Check fees at SHU →For students who normally live in England
2026/27 Student Finance England figures. Maintenance support is means-tested and this two-point view is not an entitlement calculator. The course total uses its published length and home fee where both are available; a missing full-time fee uses the clearly labelled England-cap scenario, while part-time fees and unknown lengths are never guessed. Use the official calculator. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland use separate systems: SAAS, Student Finance Wales, and Student Finance NI.
Starting on or after 1 January 2027?
The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is a separate system. A new learner’s tuition entitlement is currently stated as £39,160 (about 480 credits at 2026/27 fee levels), subject to prior study and eligibility. Check the official LLE guide.
Paying for it
- Tuition Fee Loan: can cover eligible tuition up to the applicable limit and is paid straight to the provider.
- Maintenance Loan: up to £10,830/yr away from home outside London (England, 2026/27), means-tested on household income.
- Repayment: 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below it; written off after 40 years.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
England figures shown; Scotland, Wales & NI run their own schemes, check gov.uk.
Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
That does not mean no funding exists. Check the university directory for current amounts, eligibility and application dates.
We only display a named award when its provider source identifies the award and who it is for.
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Careers & earnings
What Law graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
- 1Paralegal / TraineeTraining contract or pupillage route · 0–2 yrs
- 2Solicitor / BarristerQualified practitioner · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior AssociateLeading matters and clients · 5–9 yrs
- 4Partner / In-house CounselPartnership or heading legal · 9+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs Law nationally
National figures for Law graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.
Job market & outlook
How Law graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
How AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- First-pass document review
- Standard contract drafting
- Legal research summaries
- Routine due diligence
More human than ever
- Advocacy and negotiation
- Judgement on ambiguous facts
- Client trust and ethics
- Strategy in disputes and deals
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where Law graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- Law firms
- Barristers' chambers
- In-house legal teams
- Government Legal Service
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit Law graduates.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
Sheffield Hallam University
Law across the UK
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around Collegiate Crescent Campus
1,770 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.
Is Law right for you?
Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to SHU from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is £18,000 / year for this course (from the provider’s fee page). You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
English language
Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.
Student visa
You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.
Scholarships & funding
Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check SHU’s funding pages.
Living costs
Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.
Working while you study
A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.
Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with SHU and gov.uk before you apply.
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