LLB Law with Criminology with Foundation Year

The LLB Law with Criminology with Foundation Year at Sheffield Hallam University is a great option if you do not meet the entry requirements for the main degree, or if you would like extra preparation before starting. The combination of your law studies with criminology will give you a deep knowledge of criminal justice and law in both theory and practice. While building your knowledge, you can shape your degree around your own interests and goals, which will prepare you for a career both in and outside of the justice sector.

At every stage of the course, you will learn the law and the practical skills needed to apply it to a variety of real and simulated cases. You will also learn about criminal behaviour and how the law affects society. Throughout your study, you will get important industry experience working with lawyers on real projects. The course is designed to develop your practical legal skills and prepare you to work with legal service providers and their clients. The department is committed to helping those who do not have or cannot afford legal representation. You can get involved in several of the student legal advice projects that support access to justice, including the local court helpdesks and the Refugee Rights Hub.

Sheffield Hallam University (SHU) is a large public university in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England. It was established in 1843 as the Sheffield School of Design and later became Sheffield City Polytechnic in 1969. In 1992, it received university status and was renamed Sheffield Hallam University.

SHU has two main campuses: the City Campus and the Collegiate Campus. The City Campus is situated in Sheffield's city centre. This is where the university teaches professional and technical subjects, including engineering, computing, business, and law, in modern facilities. The Collegiate Campus is located in a green, suburban area two miles from the city centre. This campus specialises in subjects related to health, education, and sports.

The university uses various ways to assess students. These include traditional essays and exams, as well as hands-on, real-world tasks like presentations, group projects, and portfolios. This practical approach helps to strengthen the learning experience.

Grade Requirements:

Applicants for this course are to have a minimum of 40 UCAS tariff points. This can be obtained through qualifications such as A-Level, BTEC Extended Diploma, and Access to HE Diploma.

English Proficiency:

Non-native speakers of English are to show proficiency in English by having an IELTS score of 6.0 with at least 5.5 in each of the four components.
Alternative proficiency tests are also accepted.

For the 2025/2026 academic session, the tuition fee to study an LLB in Law with Criminology with Foundation Year at Sheffield Hallam University is £17,155.

Sheffield Hallam University (SHU) provides a range of scholarships and discounts to support international students with their tuition fees. These are competitive and are often given based on your academic results.
One scholarship is the Vice-Chancellor's Award. This scholarship is an automatic discount on your tuition fees for your first year of study. The amount of the scholarship changes depending on your home country, with some students receiving up to £3,000 off their fees. You do not need to apply for this award. If you meet all the requirements, it will be automatically included in your offer letter.

Graduates of an LLB in Law with Criminology with Foundation Year from Sheffield Hallam University can pursue careers in roles such as the following:

• Barrister
• Crime Scene Investigator
• Detective
• Social Worker
• Counsellor

To apply for this course, you need to use the university’s online application platform. Our experienced counsellors at AHZ are also available to guide you through this process.