LLB (Hons) Law Bachelor's degree at the University of Sheffield
LLB (Hons) Law at University of Sheffield. Studying law at Sheffield means grounding yourself in the principles and reasoning of modern English law, but the course is deliberately built to go beyond textbook doctrine.
About this course
Our LLB Law degree gives you the foundation to build a critical understanding of modern English law. You'll also gain a practical feel for how the law works and evolves within society, and develop a skill set that equips you for a future career in law or in a wide range of managerial professions. From the provider’s course page.
LLB (Hons) Law is a Bachelor's degree (LLB (Hons)) at the University of Sheffield, based in Main Campus. It runs 3 years, studied full-time.
For Law graduates from this provider, 94% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 65% in highly skilled roles, 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)
Moderate evidence Published sample: 40; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. Cohort 2022-23. Graduate Outcomes work or further study 94% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 97% (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.
First year 6 modules
- Introduction to LawCore20 credits
Module details
This module introduces students to key concepts relating to law. This includes exploring what 'law' is, its role and its impacts within society. It examines how law is categorised and made, including looking at the role of the common law, legislation and equity. It also considers the individuals and organisations involved in making, interpreting and enforcing the law. The module highlights the ways in which the law interacts with ethics and includes case studies, examining the law in practice. I
- Criminal Law and JusticeCore20 credits
Module details
This module is one of the core foundation subjects of the degree which cover the Foundations of Legal Knowledge. This module will introduce students to the concepts, theories and institutions of criminal law and justice, and its place in society. It will develop an understanding of the essential concepts of criminal liability. It will focus on the main institutional and procedural features of the criminal justice system, with the aim of stimulating an enquiring attitude towards the practice of c
- Contemporary Issues in Law and JusticeCore20 credits
Module details
The module is one of the core subjects of the degree, through which students cover the Foundations of Legal Knowledge. It introduces students to techniques of analysing the contributions of law in addressing social problems. Case studies will be explored, based on the research expertise of School staff and selected to demonstrate controversies in the law and a variety of approaches to legal analysis. Students will be challenged to identify how different perspectives on law relate to one another,
- Constitutional Law in the UK and the EUCore20 credits
Module details
This module is one of the core foundation subjects of the degree which cover the Foundations of Legal Knowledge. This module introduces the key principles of constitutional law underpinning the UK and European Union's legal and political order. It critically examines the claim that the UK has a constitution, the doctrines which are said to be central to the UK's constitutional order, and mechanisms for changing UK constitutional law. It explores in depth some key features of the UK constitution,
- Contract LawCore20 credits
Module details
This module is one of the core foundation subjects of the degree which cover the Foundations of Legal Knowledge.The module will be delivered by a combination of in person lectures and seminars/workshops, where students will be encouraged to participate in discussions and develop their own skills as independent learners. The Contract Law module provides the opportunity for students to explore issues of contract formation and variation including an analysis of the doctrines of estoppel, duress, un
- Resolving Legal DisputesCore20 credits
Module details
This module introduces you to a range of methods for resolving legal disputes, including self-help, negotiation, mediation, conciliation, arbitration, adjudication, court proceedings, tribunals and ombudsmen. You will be encouraged to think about the nature and characteristics of legal disputes, the considerations involved in the resolution of such a dispute, the different remedies available and the broader societal values and factors which may influence such a resolution. You are given the oppo
Second year 6 modules
- Land LawCore20 credits
Module details
This module is a foundational module for the study of law. It will introduce students to the concepts, theories and institutions of land law and its place in the legal system and society. The module critically examines the nature of property rights, their creation and transfer, and their protection against third parties. Some non land examples will be used to draw comparison with both the unregistered and registered land systems in England and Wales. The module will introduce the role of equity
- Law, Justice and EthicsCore20 credits
Module details
You will explore the different ways in which the law interacts with justice and ethics, in the context of the foundations of legal knowledge, through case studies drawn from contract, torts, land law and equity and trusts. You will be encouraged to think about the role and importance of justice within legal systems, the relevance of social context to legal analysis and what role (if any) the law has in promoting wider social justice. You will be introduced to a range of ethical issues which impa
- The Individual and the StateCore20 credits
Module details
This module is one of the core foundation subjects of the degree which develops further the foundational area of legal knowledge, constitutional and public law. This module is about the power that the state possesses over individuals, and the limits to state powers imposed by law. In this module you will explore how the actions of the state can be challenged through judicial review, using the grounds of administrative law to call public authority to account. The importance of non-judicial remedi
- Torts LawCore20 credits
Module details
This module is one of the core foundation subjects of the degree, through which students cover the Foundations of Legal Knowledge. It follows on from the introduction to the legal systems of the UK which were covered in Introduction to Law and Legal Systems and the introduction to the general principles of obligations in Contract Law. This module will examine the tort of negligence, concentrating on the principles of duty of care and breach of duty, focusing on the tensions raised by issues such
- Advanced Constitutional LawOptional20 credits
Module details
This module is one of the optional foundation subjects of the degree, which students can take to cover in more detail the Foundations of Legal Knowledge'. The module develops in more detail the foundational concepts of constitutional law introduced in the compulsory module 'Public Law in the UK and the EU'. Theories of constitutionalism will be explored, alongside recent developments in British constitutional practice. Various proposals for constitutional reform will be analysed and the extensiv
- Advanced EU LawOptional20 credits
Module details
This module is one of the core/optional foundation subjects of the Qualifying Law Degree programmes offered by Sheffield Law School. Building on 'Public Law in t
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
The LLB (Hons) Law degree runs full-time over three years at the University of Sheffield's main campus, taught in English and leading to LLB (Hons) award, a nationally recognised UK degree. Core study builds a critical understanding of English law: its sources, structures and the reasoning that underpins legal decision-making, alongside the skills lawyers rely on daily, such as legal research, written argument, and analysis of statutes and case law. As you progress, you'll have opportunities to explore areas such as Commercial Law, Criminal Law, Human Rights, Corporate law, Family law, Intellectual Property, Criminology and Public Law, allowing you to shape the degree around the parts of law that interest you most, whether that pulls you towards business-facing practice, rights-based work, or the criminal justice system. Throughout, the emphasis is on connecting doctrine to context, understanding not just what the law says, but why it says it, and how it plays out in real institutions and real disputes.
Who it's for
This course suits someone who enjoys picking an argument apart to see how it's built, who is comfortable with detail, precision, and the discipline of reading closely, whether that's a piece of legislation, a judgment, or a contested moral question. If you're the sort of person who likes to ask "but why is it done this way?" rather than simply accepting a rule at face value, you'll find plenty to get your teeth into here. Expect a workload built around sustained reading, seminar discussion and written argument, so a genuine interest in debating, writing and defending a position under scrutiny will serve you well. It also suits people with half an eye on the future but no fixed idea of exactly where they're headed: some students arrive intending to qualify as solicitors or barristers, others are drawn to the analytical and communication skills law builds and plan to apply them in business, policy or another profession entirely. Most entrants come in having studied A-levels or equivalent, typically within the 144–159 UCAS tariff range, though this reflects what past students actually held rather than a fixed requirement.
Careers & job market
Nationally, Law graduates report a range of outcomes worth understanding realistically rather than as guarantees. Across Law courses in the UK, 85% of graduates are in work or further study 15 months after finishing their degree, and 55% of those in work are in roles classed as highly skilled. Continuation into a second year of study nationally sits at 85%, giving a sense of how many students who start a law degree stay the course. On earnings, national Graduate Outcomes and LEO data for Law graduates show starting salaries (15 months after graduation) ranging from roughly £23,000 to £30,000. Figures shift over time: after three years, national earnings for Law graduates range from about £19,550 to £27,600, and after five years from about £24,225 to £34,200. These are national figures across all UK Law graduates, not specific to Sheffield or to any individual, and outcomes vary considerably depending on the route taken, whether that's qualifying as a solicitor or barrister, moving into a related profession, or using the degree as a foundation for something else entirely.
University & format
The University of Sheffield is a public, Russell Group university founded in 1905, meaning it sits among the UK's research-intensive institutions. This LLB is delivered full-time over three years at the university's main campus, taught entirely in English. The degree carries a Silver award in the Office for Students' TEF 2023 for teaching quality, and as a Russell Group member, the university operates within a network of research-focused UK universities. The LLB (Hons) is a nationally recognised UK degree award. It's worth checking the university's own funding pages directly for details of any bursaries or scholarships that might apply to your circumstances, as these can affect the overall cost of study.
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.
The provider publishes contextual-offer information. Eligibility and any reduced offer are applicant-specific.
Optional placement year. Availability, selection and pay can vary.
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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 | 91% |
| another higher-education qualification | 5% |
| a previous degree | 2% |
| a Baccalaureate | 1% |
| an Access course | 1% |
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Accepted students typically held strong UCAS tariffs. Check how your predicted grades compare and whether a contextual offer applies.
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 (code M100). 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
Standard capped home fee at English providers (2026/27); Scotland, Wales & NI differ.
Check fees at University of Sheffield →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 | £24,000 – £30,000 | 40 |
| 3 years after | £25,500 | £21,000 – £33,000 | 290 |
| 5 years after | £34,000 | £26,500 – £49,000 | 330 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Moderate evidence. Published sample: 40; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. Cohort 2022-23.
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.
were in work or further study
15 months after graduation
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2022-23. Moderate evidence. Published sample: 40; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. Cohort 2022-23. 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.
UK occupations graduates enter
Published graduate destinations, joined conservatively to UK SOC 2020, ONS pay and Skills England demand.
- Legal professionalsSOC 2020 241 · 35% of published destinations · ASHE median £45,000
- Business and public service associate professionalsSOC 2020 35 · 20% of published destinations · ASHE median £38,760
- Secretarial and related occupationsDiscover Uni category · 10% of published destinations
Discover Uni JOBLIST/JOBTYPE; ONS ASHE 2025 provisional, all employee jobs; Skills England Occupations in Demand 2025. SOC is shown only for an exact normalised label match; demand is shown only at exact four-digit SOC. Published sample: 125; response rate: 50%. Pay describes the occupation across workers, not a guaranteed graduate salary.
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
For comparison, the standard full-time England tuition cap is up to £9,790 per year in 2026/27; the actual fee varies by course and provider. 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
94% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 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 9.3 out of 10: NSS 88.3% · in work or study 94% · continued 97%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
The University of Sheffield
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 Main Campus
2,964 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 University of Sheffield from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is set per course by University of Sheffield; international fees are typically £12,000–£30,000/year for classroom subjects and higher for lab/clinical ones. 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 University of Sheffield’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 University of Sheffield and gov.uk before you apply.
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