Program Overview

Program Overview

The Law MA program at the University of Sheffield is designed for graduates who do not have a law degree. This program aims to provide students with an in-depth knowledge of the English legal system.

Course Description

This masters qualification covers the seven foundations of legal knowledge subjects as well as the skills associated with graduate legal work, such as legal research. The seven foundations of legal knowledge subjects include:

• Criminal law
• Equity and trusts
• Law of the European Union
• Contract
• Tort
• Property/land law
• Public law

Modules

The program includes a range of core and optional modules. Core modules include:

• Contract Law
• Constitutional Law in the UK and EU
• Understanding Law and Legal Systems
• Dissertation
• Equity and Trusts
• Administrative Law
• Law of Crime
• Law of Torts
• Law of Property

Optional modules may include:

• Advanced EU Law
• Law, Accountability and Government
• Youth Crime and Justice
• Principles of Healthcare Law and Ethics
• Punishment and Penal Policy
• Drugs, Crime and Control
• International Human Rights Law
• Foundations of International Law
• International Trade Law
• Law, Accountability and Government
• Special Project: International Mooting I
• Youth Crime and Justice
• Intellectual Property Law
• Principles of Healthcare Law and Ethics
• Jurisprudence
• Competition Law
• Advanced Issues in International Law
• Consumer Law
• Current Issues in Health Law, Ethics and Policy
• Family Law
• Police and Policing in a Global Context
• UK Environmental Law and Policy
• Law, Democracy and Populism
• Corporate Governance, Law and Sustainability

Duration and Attendance

The program is available for full-time (2 years) or part-time (3 years) study.

Teaching and Assessment

Students will attend compulsory seminars and optional lectures. Assessment will be based on essays, examinations, and a dissertation.

School

The program is offered by the School of Law, which is acclaimed for its exceptional research performance and has a strong international focus.

Student Profiles

The program attracts students from a variety of backgrounds, including international students.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have a minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree in any subject. International students must also meet the English language requirements (IELTS 7 with 6.5 in each component).

Fees and Funding

The tuition fees for the program are:

• Home (2026 annual fee): £11,905
• Overseas (2026 annual fee): £26,320 There are also scholarships available, including a £3,000 tuition fee discount for overseas fee-paying students and a £2,500 discount for Sheffield graduates.

Apply

Applications can be made through the University's online application form.