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International: £6,625 per year
Course summary
- Study the theories, concepts, principles and rules of public and private laws.
- Gain legal work experience in our own legal practice.
- Take part in real legal work in a range of practice areas including private litigation, criminal appeals, and pro bono advice clinics.
Prepare for your career with practical experience in SHU Law, our on-campus law firm, designed to give you the edge needed in today's competitive employment market. This course is a fully qualifying law degree, satisfying the standards of the Solicitors Regulation Authority and Bar Standards Board for legal training.
How you learn
You are supported throughout your studies by a dedicated academic advisor, committed to your development as a confident, reflective and autonomous learner.
You learn through
- case studies in both simulated and live client environments
- live client case work, conducted in small groups under the supervision of qualified solicitors and paralegals
Course leaders and tutors
Gillian Pastuch
Senior LecturerI joined Hallam in February 2014 after more than eight years in practice at the Sheffield office of a national firm of solicitors.
Applied learning
Professional work-related learning
You will have opportunities to advise, assist and represent real-life clients in a range of different areas, giving you transformational experiences and transferable skills.
All our work-based legal professional practice areas provide valuable experience that improves your legal skills and impresses future employers.You can gain practical, graduate skills and experience in the following four areas:
- business and commercial
- litigation
- property and private client
- professional voluntary work and human rights
Placements
We have excellent links with the local, regional and national legal profession. Local firms provide assessed one-day-a-week placements for many of our students. Local professionals also provide work experience opportunities, give guest lectures, advise on casework and provide career guidance where appropriate.
Global focus
You study English law in its international context and encounter cross-jurisdictional issues through simulated and live client work.
Additionally, you have the opportunity to undertake work placements abroad, including opportunities to spend time in the summer working at law firms across the USA on predominantly criminal law cases. Typical placements involve working in a public defender's office.
Future careers
Your degree can be the first step towards a legal, business or public sector career. With a law degree, you will also be in the top 25% of those who secure graduate jobs in the wider commercial and business sector. The practical and work-based learning you take part in gives you a range of transferable skills of value in any future career path.
This course prepares you for a career in
- solicitors' firms
- barristers' chambers
- the legal services sector
- business
- the police, probation and prison services
- financial services
- the Crown Prosecution Service
Student success story
As part of her law course, Anna Lester went into schools across Sheffield, educating children on legal issues such as drugs and cyber-bullying. The project aims to inspire people from poorer backgrounds to think about a career in law. ‘It feels really good to be working in schools and the community in Sheffield. This is not something that every university does – I moved over four hours from home to come here.‘It feels really good to be working in schools and the community in Sheffield. This is not something that every university does – I moved over four hours from home to come here.
Where will I study?
You study at Collegiate Campus
Collegiate campus
Collegiate Campus can be found just off Ecclesall Road, a bustling student district.
Collegiate Campus map
Collegiate library
Collegiate Library can be found just off Ecclesall Road. It's open 24 hours a day, every day.
Learn moreEntry requirements
All students
UCAS points
- 120
This must include at least two A levels or equivalent BTEC National qualifications. For example:
- BBB at A Level.
- DDM in BTEC Extended Diploma.
- A combination of qualifications, which may include up to two AS Levels, EPQ and general studies.
You can find information on making sense of UCAS tariff points here and use the UCAS tariff calculator to work out your points.
GCSE
- English Language or English Literature at grade C or 4
- Mathematics at grade C or 4
• Access - at least 45 credits at level 3 and 15 credits at level 2 from a relevant Open College Network accredited course
• Grade B from CACHE Level 3 Extended Diploma.
If English is not your first language you need an IELTS average score of 6.5 with at least 6.5 in reading and writing and with a minimum score of 5.5 in all other skills.
We also consider other qualifications from the UCAS tariff. Applicants with alternative qualifications or a combination of qualifications and work experience will also be considered. We welcome applications from people of any age. Please contact us for further advice.
Meeting the qualifications on the entry criteria does not guarantee you a place. You should ensure that you submit a personal statement and reference as these will also be considered as part of the selection process. Guidelines on personal statements and references can be found on the UCAS website.
Additional information for EU/International students
If you are an International or non-UK European student, you can find out more about the country specific qualifications we accept on our international qualifications page. You can also watch a video guide on how to apply.
For details of English language entry requirements (IELTS), please see the information for 'All students'.
Modules
The modules for 2019/20 may vary to those given below, which are for academic year 2018/19
Year 1
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Dispute Resolution In Contract | Credits: 30 |
Assessment:
Exam |
| Module: Introduction To Law And Practice | Credits: 30 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Foreign Language | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
Year 2
| Module | Credits |
|---|---|
| Module: Criminal Law And Practice | Credits: 30 |
| Module: Uk Constitutional Law And Practice | Credits: 30 |
| Module | Credits |
|---|---|
| Module: Foreign Language | Credits: 20 |
Year 3
| Module | Credits |
|---|---|
| Module: Land, Property Law And Practice | Credits: 30 |
| Module: Legal Professional Practice Development | Credits: 30 |
| Module | Credits |
|---|---|
| Module: Commercial Law | Credits: 20 |
| Module: Foreign Language | Credits: 20 |
| Module: International Human Rights | Credits: 20 |
| Module: Law And Medicine | Credits: 20 |
| Module: Sports Law | Credits: 20 |
Year 4
| Module | Credits |
|---|---|
| Module: Dispute Resolution In Tort | Credits: 30 |
| Module: Trusts & Equitable Wrongs (Including Wills And Administration Of Estates) | Credits: 30 |
| Module | Credits |
|---|---|
| Module: Commercial Law | Credits: 20 |
| Module: Company Law | Credits: 20 |
| Module: Employment Law | Credits: 20 |
| Module: Family Law And Policy | Credits: 20 |
| Module: Foreign Language | Credits: 20 |
| Module: Immigration Law | Credits: 20 |
| Module: Law Of Evidence | Credits: 20 |
| Module: Legal Perspectives On Criminal Justice | Credits: 20 |
Year 5
| Module | Credits |
|---|---|
| Module: Legal Professional Practice (Contentious) | Credits: 30 |
| Module | Credits |
|---|---|
| Module: Commercial Law And Practice | Credits: 30 |
| Module: Dissertation | Credits: 30 |
| Module: Employment Law And Practice | Credits: 30 |
| Module: Family Law, Policy And Practice | Credits: 30 |
| Module: Immigration Law And Practice | Credits: 30 |
| Module: International Human Rights | Credits: 30 |
| Module: Law And Medicine | Credits: 30 |
| Module: Law Of Business Organisations | Credits: 30 |
| Module: Sports Law And Practice | Credits: 30 |
Final year
| Module | Credits |
|---|---|
| Module: Legal Professional Practice (Non-Contentious) | Credits: 30 |
| Module | Credits |
|---|---|
| Module: Commercial Law And Practice | Credits: 30 |
| Module: Dissertation | Credits: 30 |
| Module: Employment Law And Practice | Credits: 30 |
| Module: Family Law, Policy And Practice | Credits: 30 |
| Module: Immigration Law And Practice | Credits: 30 |
| Module: International Human Rights | Credits: 30 |
| Module: Law And Medicine | Credits: 30 |
| Module: Law Of Business Organisations | Credits: 30 |
| Module: Sports Law And Practice | Credits: 30 |
Fees and funding
Home/EU students
Our tuition fee for UK/EU students starting part-time study in 2019/20 is £4,625 per year (based on studying 60 credits per year).
† If you are studying an undergraduate course, postgraduate pre-registration course or postgraduate research course over more than one academic year then your tuition fees may increase in subsequent years in line with Government regulations or UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) published fees. More information can be found in our terms and conditions under student fees regulations.
International students
Our tuition fee for international students starting part-time study in 2019/20 is £6,625 per year (based on studying 60 credits per year). This course is not eligible for full-time Tier4 visa sponsorship. International students may apply for part-time Tier4 sponsorship on an individual basis. Please contact Admissions for further advice.
Financial support for home/EU students
How tuition fees work, student loans and other financial support available.
Additional course costs
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