LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology Bachelor's degree at Sheffield Hallam University

This module introduces you to core domestic and international criminal justice, in the context of social justice and global human rights issues. You'll learn through applying legal and theoretical knowledge and skills to simulated case studies on current contentious criminal justice issues. You'll study topics such as: How criminal justice works as a process and in action, Problems of crime, offending and victimisation, Global human rights and social justice issues

Assessment: Coursework (100%)

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%)

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 i

Assessment: Coursework (45%), Exam (45%), Practical (10%)

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%)

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%)

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%)

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%)

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%)

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%)

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%)

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%)

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%)

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%)

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%)

This module provides an understanding of the legal basis of employment relations in the UK, applying knowledge to real-world problems within the foundations of employment contracts, employment status, fair and unfair dismissals, and equality in the

Assessment: Coursework (100%)