Law courses

Why study law with Sheffield Hallam?

Get real-life work experience opportunities in every year of your course through applied projects and placements at our Hallam Legal Advice Centre and Justice Hubs, guided by award-winning tutors who are experts in their fields – with years of experience as solicitors and barristers. Benefit from placement opportunities locally and internationally at top law firms and legal services.

Make an impact

We’re passionate about social justice. Through the Legal Advice Centre and Justice Hubs, including our award-winning Refugee Rights Hub, you’ll deliver life-changing legal advice to those who need it most. This pro bono work helps build practical skills, a deep understanding of legal ethics, and the confidence to thrive in the legal sector and beyond.

Sheffield Hallam law courses FAQs

Where can a law and criminology degree take you?

A law and criminology degree opens more doors than you might think. You’ll stand out for your knowledge, skills and experience in the justice sector and beyond. Our Law with Criminology degree prepares you for careers in:

• legal profession (such as solicitor or barrister)
• business and entrepreneurialism 
• human resources 
• financial services 
• teaching 
• higher education 
• public sector 
• regulatory services 
• law enforcement and probation

What are the benefits of studying law with criminology?

Combining law with criminology means studying both justice and humanity, including how rules are created, challenged, and changed. You’ll learn to understand not just what the law says, but why people break it and the consequences of law-making, law-breaking, and law enforcement.

Studying this combination of law with criminology means that you have a wider range of career options to choose from. Not only could you continue your studies to become a qualified lawyer, but you can consider careers in politics, journalism, business or criminal investigation and analysis.

Sheffield Hallam's law and criminology degree is a great starting point from which to launch your career in law and criminology.

What qualifications do you need to study law at university in the UK?

Our criminology undergraduate courses generally start from 120-128 UCAS points. If you don’t meet these, you can apply for a foundation year, which typically starts from 64 UCAS points.

For postgraduate study, such as our LLM Global Human Rights and Social Justice in Practice, you’ll need a relevant undergraduate degree or equivalent professional experience.

Entry criteria can differ between courses, so it’s best to check the individual course page for full details. 

Want to know if you’re eligible? Get in touch, our admissions team can help you explore your options.