LLB (Hons) Law Bachelor's degree at Sheffield Hallam University
LLB (Hons) Law at SHU is recognised by the UK degree-awarding body framework and holds Gold for teaching quality in the Office for Students' TEF 2023.
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 runs 3 years, studied full-time.
For Law graduates from this provider, typical earnings around £25,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Law, see the sections below.
Course evidence score
The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 91% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
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
This course combines real-world legal practice with grounding in law's core disciplines. You'll start with the foundations, Contract Law, Public Law and Criminal Law, developing your understanding of formation, liability, rights and remedies. In Year 2, you'll move into Tort Law, Land Law, and EU and International Law, building knowledge of civil wrongs, property interests and transnational legal frameworks. Year 3 allows you to specialise in areas such as commercial law, human rights, criminal justice, family law, employment law and legal practice (SQE), alongside independent legal research or supervised work in a law clinic. This progression from foundational principles to specialist depth prepares you for careers across the legal sector and beyond.
Who it's for
This course suits those seeking a nationally recognised law degree with structured pathways into legal practice or related fields. Most accepted students held A-levels or equivalent qualifications; the typical UCAS tariff band among recent entrants was 112–127 points.
Careers & job market
Nationally across law courses, 85% of graduates are in work or further study within 15 months of graduating. Of those working, 55% are in highly skilled roles or pursuing further study. Graduate earnings data (national figures) show starting salaries of £23,000–£30,000 at 15 months; after three years, £19,550–£27,600; and after five years, £24,225–£34,200. These reflect broader labour-market outcomes, not individual guarantees. First-year continuation stands at 85% across the student body.
University & format
Sheffield Hallam University is a university located at Collegiate Crescent Campus. The LLB (Hons) Law programme is a 3-year full-time degree taught in English. The university holds Gold for teaching quality in the Office for Students' TEF 2023 and is a recognised UK degree-awarding body, meaning your degree is nationally recognised.
Student satisfaction
How students on this course answered the National Student Survey, by theme.
Share of students responding positively.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
- 2027 entryCompleted applications can be submitted
Your application needs a reference before you can send it.
- 2026 entryFinal date for 2026 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2026 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
- 2027 entryEqual-consideration deadline
18:00 UK time for most undergraduate courses.
Show 5 later dates
- 2027 entryUCAS Extra opens
Applicants who used all five choices and hold no offer may be able to add another choice.
- 2027 entryLast day applications go directly to providers
Applications received after 18:00 UK time are entered into Clearing.
- 2027 entryClearing opens
Eligible applicants can see vacancies and release themselves into Clearing.
- 2027 entryFinal date for 2027 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2027 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
Provider-published requirement; check the linked course page before applying.
Placement year. Availability, selection and pay can vary.
See and book current events. Dates can fill or change.
Entry & how to get in
Who gets in
What recently admitted students actually held, official admissions data, not a stated requirement.
UCAS tariff of entrants
Grades are the A-level equivalent of each points band. Tap a band to check your own chances below.
Qualifications held on entry
| Qualification | Share |
|---|---|
| A-levels or equivalent | 97% |
| an Access course | 3% |
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.
Will you get in? Plot your grades
Pick your predicted A-levels and watch your UCAS points land on the real spread of students admitted to this course.
Each bar is the share of admitted students in that UCAS-points band (lower → higher). Grades show the A-level equivalent.
Based on the official admitted-student tariff distribution. Many universities make contextual (reduced-grade) offers, so a result below the range doesn’t rule you out.
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 13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time
UCAS equal-consideration deadline for most undergraduate courses. 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.
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Careers & earnings
What Law graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
Graduate earnings: this course
| When | Median | Typical range | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months after | £25,000 | £22,500 – £30,000 | 7975 |
| 3 years after | £21,000 | £18,500 – £25,000 | 225 |
| 5 years after | £26,000 | £22,000 – £33,000 | 260 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Stronger evidence. Published sample: 7,975. Cohort 2021-22.
Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course
- 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.
What happened to 100 students?
Choose an outcome to translate the published percentage into a simple 100-person view. Each dot represents one percentage point, not an individual tracked student.
continued or completed
continued into the next year or completed their qualification
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2022-23. Stronger evidence. Published sample: 7,975. Cohort 2021-22. Each tab is a separate published measure; categories can overlap and should not be added together.
Value compared with similar courses
How this course’s 5-year median earnings compare with Law courses at the same study level.
Compared with 1,352 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.
Is LLB (Hons) Law worth it?
Weigh it carefully. On these figures graduates of LLB (Hons) Law earn close to non-graduate pay, so on cost alone the course is slow to pay off.
Cumulative earnings vs. going straight to work at 18, counting tuition and 3 years of wages given up while studying. The model remains below break even after 30 years. This is a simplified gross-earnings comparison, not a forecast of cash loan repayments.
Model: this course’s own median graduate earnings (Graduate Outcomes / LEO) above the £24,000 non-graduate baseline (ONS), net of £9,790/yr over 3 years (published course home fee). Eligible England-domiciled students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan; repayments are 9% only on income above the threshold, with anything left written off after 40 years. That makes the cash flow different from conventional commercial debt. Opportunity cost assumes £18,000 gross earnings forgone in each study year; figures are nominal and exclude tax, living costs, investment returns and loan interest. A simplified estimate. Earnings and actual fees vary by graduate, provider, fee status and UK nation.
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.
Law Firm Associates of all Practice Areas: Discuss your Overseas Relocation with Duke and Rawson – Australia/Asia/Middle East/Europe/Offshore/UKDuke and RawsonLaw Enforcement Success SpecialistAurorLaw Firm HR & Operations Lead - 12-Month ContractCharalle GroupLaw Firm Finance & Practice Manager, Leadership & OpsMcKinlay LawLaw Internship: Disputes & IBC – In-OfficeCanon SphereLaw Firm Front Desk & Guest Services (Oxford)Owen ReedIs this course right for you?
The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.
Student finance
Published home tuition is £9,790/year for this course. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years.
Where graduates go
Most graduates were in work or further study, with a median salary of £25,000. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.
Your entry chances
Use the UCAS points calculator above to see how your predicted grades compare with admitted students, and whether a contextual offer could apply.
Official-data snapshot
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 8.1 out of 10: NSS 69.9% · continued 91%.
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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