LLB Law and Criminology

The LLB in Law and Criminology at The University of Sheffield seamlessly integrates the study of law and criminology to provide students a comprehensive and varied understanding of both disciplines. Students will have the opportunity to study a unique combination of legal and criminological modules.Course Content: Students will explore various aspects of law and criminology including criminal justice, social and legal theories, crime control, and human rights law. The extensive curriculum comprises modules such as 'Criminal Law', 'Contract Law', 'Tort Law', 'Contemporary Criminological Theory and Research', 'Policing and Society', among others. In addition to these compulsory modules, students can choose from an array of optional modules like 'Media Law', 'Commercial Law', 'Healthcare Law and Ethics', 'Criminology of the Life Course' and so on.Key Modules: The key modules of this course include: 'Law of Obligations', 'Public Law', 'Law of Property', 'Advanced Law of Contract', 'Criminological Theory', 'Statistics for Criminology', and 'Crime, Punishment and Society'.Accreditations: The course is professionally recognized by legal professional bodies: the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and the Bar Standards Board (BSB). Therefore, it qualifies for the academic stage of training for solicitors and barristers.Future Careers: LLB in Law and Criminology graduates can pursue a range of careers including legal practice, social work, police, probation service, the prison service, or other criminal justice roles. Furthermore, skills gained from this course enable students to find opportunities in sectors not directly related to law, such as politics, media, or business.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.