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Law MA
Western Bank, Sheffield,, United Kingdom
# 151-200QS Subject Rankings
24 monthsProgram duration
24,950 GBPTuition Fee/year
YesScholarships
Program overview
Main Subject
Law and Legal Studies
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The seven foundations of legal knowledge subjects are:
If you’re not a law graduate, or you have a law degree from a non common law jurisdiction, you’ll acquire a more in-depth knowledge of the law over a wide range of legal subjects. This extra depth and understanding will give you a head start in your career as a solicitor or barrister.
Program overview
Main Subject
Law and Legal Studies
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The seven foundations of legal knowledge subjects are:
If you’re not a law graduate, or you have a law degree from a non common law jurisdiction, you’ll acquire a more in-depth knowledge of the law over a wide range of legal subjects. This extra depth and understanding will give you a head start in your career as a solicitor or barrister.
Admission requirements
Exam Scores
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Tuition fee and scholarships
Tuition Fee
Scholarships
Domestic Students
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The University of Sheffield offers undergraduate courses in a range of subject areas including arts and humanities, business, engineering, law, medicine, dentistry and health, science and social sciences.
Whatever subjects’ students choose to study at the university, they will be taught and supervised by world-leading teachers, researchers and practitioners. Academic staff at the university are experts in their fields, and in the latest Research Excellence Framework 92% percent of Sheffield’s research was rated as internationally recognised, excellent or world-leading. As a Russell Group university, teaching is driven by our research expertise Sheffield is ranked:
Top university in the Russell Group for student experience and student support and joint 10th in the UK for best university in the Daily Mail University Guide 2025.
Top 20 in the UK in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024.
Top 20 in the UK in the Guardian University Guide 2025.
During their time at Sheffield, students are encouraged to manage their own time to build upon vital organisational skills and prepare for the world of work. In addition to becoming specialists in their chosen subject, students will develop their problem-solving, research, analytical, team working, and leadership skills, as well as increasing their confidence, and becoming resilient and adaptable.
You could study or work abroad, do international research, attend a summer school at one of our partner universities or learn a language. You can even combine all of these. We offer a range of scholarships for many of our global activities. We offer additional support for international students who want to find work in the UK, overseas or in your home country.Arts and Humanities (6)
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English Language and Linguistics BA
English Language and Literature BA
English Literature BA
History BA
Landscape Architecture BA
Landscape Architecture BSc
Modern Languages and Cultures BA
Philosophy BA
Philosophy, Religion and Ethics BA
Urban Studies BA
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Business and Management (6)
Accounting and Financial Management BA
Business Management BA
Economics BA
Economics BSc
Economics with Finance BSc
Engineering and Technology (6)
Aerospace Engineering (Private Pilot Instruction ) BEng
Aerospace Engineering (Private Pilot Instruction) MEng
Aerospace Engineering BEng
Aerospace Engineering MEng
Architectural Engineering MEng
Chemical Engineering BEng
Chemical Engineering MEng
Civil Engineering BEng
Civil Engineering MEng
Civil and Structural Engineering MEng
Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) MComp
Computer Science BSc
Computer Science MComp
Computer Systems Engineering BEng
Computer Systems Engineering MEng
Data Science BSc
Electrical and Electronic Engineering BEng
Electrical and Electronic Engineering MEng
General Engineering BEng (Hons)
Mechanical Engineering BEng
Mechanical Engineering MEng
Mechatronic and Robotic Engineering BEng
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Biochemistry BSc
Biological Sciences BSc
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Biomedical Science BSc
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Dental Surgery BDS
Graduate Entry Medicine MBChB
Medicine MBChB
Nursing (Adult) BMedSci
Psychology BSc
Speech and Language Therapy BMedSci
Zoology BSc
Zoology MBiolSci
Natural Sciences (6)
Chemistry BSc
Chemistry MChem
Chemistry with Biological and Medicinal Chemistry BSc
Chemistry with Biological and Medicinal Chemistry MChem
Environmental Science BSc
Environmental Science MEnvSci
Geography BA
Geography BSc
Geography MGeogSci
Global Sustainable Development BA
Materials Science and Engineering BEng
Materials Science and Engineering MEng
Mathematics BSc
Mathematics MMath
Mathematics and Statistics BSc
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Physics BSc
Physics MPhys
Physics and Astrophysics BSc
Physics and Astrophysics MPhys
Physics with Medical Physics BSc
Physics with Medical Physics MPhys
Physics with Particle Physics BSc
Physics with Particle Physics MPhys
Theoretical Physics BSc
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Chinese Studies BA
Criminology BA
Digital Media and Society BA
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International Relations and Politics BA
Japanese Studies BA
Journalism Studies BA
Korean Studies BA
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Law (with Chinese Law) LLB
Law LLB
Law and Criminology LLB
Law and Criminology LLB
Politics BA
Politics, Philosophy and Economics BA
Politics, Philosophy and Economics BSc
Sociology BA
Sociology with Social Policy BA
A degree from Sheffield will be recognised and valued by employers all over the world. Academic staff at the university are experts in their fields, and in the latest Research Excellence Framework, 92% percent of Sheffield’s research was rated as internationally recognised, excellent or world-leading. As a Russell Group university, teaching is driven by our research expertise and Sheffield is ranked:
Top university in the Russell Group for student experience and student support and joint 10th in the UK for best university in the Daily Mail University Guide 2025.
Top 20 in the UK in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024.
Top 20 in the UK in the Guardian University Guide 2025.
We offer postgraduate taught courses in a range of disciplines including arts and humanities, business, engineering, law, medicine, dentistry and health, science and social sciences. The university works closely with business, industry, the arts, government and non-governmental organisations to make sure you develop the skills you need.
Our approach to teaching reflects the real world. We’ll show you how to manage your own work and there are opportunities to work in teams and develop leadership qualities. You’ll learn about new and emerging fields of study, technology and practices. Most importantly, you’ll gain a perspective on the real world implications, such as complex ethical debates surrounding developments in your specialist field.
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Archaeology and Heritage MA
Architectural Design MA
Architecture MArch
Architecture and Landscape Architecture MArch
Architecture: Collaborative Practice MArch
Bioarchaeology MSc
English Literature (Creative Writing) MA
English Literature MA
Historical Research MA
History MA
Human Osteology and Funerary Archaeology MSc
Landscape Architecture MA
Landscape Management MA
Landscape Studies MA
Language and Linguistics MA
Modern Languages and Cultures MA
Music Management MA
Music Performance Studies MA
Musicology MA
Philosophy MA
Professional Landscape Architecture MA
Sustainable Architecture Studies MSc
Translation Studies MA
Urban Design MA
Urban Design and Planning MA
Urban and Regional Planning MSc
Business and Management (6)
Accounting, Governance and Financial Management MSc
Business Finance and Economics MSc
Creative and Cultural Industries Management MSc
East Asian Business MSc
Economics MSc
Economics and Public Policy MSc
Finance MSc
Finance and Accounting MSc
Financial Economics MSc
International Management MSc
International Management and Marketing MSc
Management (International Business) MSc
Management MSc
Marketing Management Practice MSc
Money, Banking and Finance MSc
Engineering and Technology (6)
Advanced Aerospace Technologies MSc
Advanced Computer Science MSc
Advanced Control and Systems Engineering (with Industrial Management) MSc
Advanced Control and Systems Engineering (with Industry) MSc (Eng)
Advanced Control and Systems Engineering MSc (Eng)
Advanced Manufacturing Technologies MSc(Res)
Advanced Mechanical Engineering MSc
Aerospace Engineering MSc
Aerospace Materials MSc (Eng)
Artificial Intelligence MSc
Autonomous and Intelligent Systems MSc
Biochemical Engineering with Industrial Management MSc
Biological and Bioprocess Engineering MSc
Biomedical Engineering MSc
Civil Engineering MSc
Civil Engineering and Project Management MSc
Computer Science With Speech and Language Processing MSc
Control and Systems Engineering MRes
Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence MSc
Data Communications MSc (Eng)
Data Science MSc
Electronic and Electrical Engineering MSc (Eng)
Energy Engineering with Industrial Management MSc
Information Systems MSc
Information Systems Management MSc
Mechanical Engineering with Industrial Management MSc
Pharmaceutical Engineering MSc
Process Safety and Loss Prevention MSc(Eng)
Robotics MSc
Structural Engineering MSc
Wireless Communication Systems MSc
Life Sciences and Medicine (6)
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Advanced Clinical Practice (GP) MMedSci
Advanced Clinical Practice (Neonatal) MMedSci
Advanced Clinical Practice (Paediatrics) MMedSci
Biomedical Science MSc
Biosciences MRes
Cancer Biology and Therapeutics MSc
Clinical Neurology MSc
Clinical Research MSc
Cognitive Neuroscience and Human Neuroimaging MSc
Cognitive Studies MA
Cognitive and Computational Neuroscience MSc
Cognitive and Systems Neuroscience MSc
Dental Materials and Digital Manufacturing MSc
Dental Public Health MDPH
Diagnostic Oral Pathology MMedSci
Doctor of Educational and Child Psychology
Drug Discovery Science MSc
Endodontics DClinDent
Health Economics and Decision Modelling MSc
Health and Clinical Research Delivery MSc
Human Nutrition MSc
Human and Molecular Genetics MSc
Midwifery MSc
Molecular Biology and Biotechnology MSc
Molecular Medicine MSc
Music Psychology in Education, Performance and Wellbeing MA
Occupational Psychology MSc
Ophthalmology Advanced Clinical Practice (Paediatrics) MMedSci
Orthodontics DClinDent
Paediatric Dentistry DClinDent
Periodontics DClinDent
Physician Associate Studies MMedSci
Prosthodontics DClinDent
Psychological Research Methods MSc
Psychological Research Methods with Advanced Statistics MSc
Psychological Research Methods with Data Science MSc
Psychology and Education (Conversion) MSc
Psychology and Education MA
Psychology of Music MA
Reproductive and Developmental Medicine MSc
Speech and Language Therapy MMedSci
Supporting Speech, Language and Literacy in Children and Young People MSc
Translational Neuroscience MSc
Vision and Strabismus MMedSci
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Advanced Metallurgy MMet
Astrophysics MSc
Biodiversity and Conservation MSc
Chemistry MSc
Chemistry and Sustainability MSc
Environmental Change and International Development MSc
Environmental and Energy Engineering MSc (Eng)
Geographical Information Systems (GIS) MSc
Materials Science and Engineering MSc
Mathematical and Theoretical Physics MSc
Mathematics MSc
Nanomaterials and Materials Science MSc
Physics MSc
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Polymer Chemistry MSc
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Applied Professional Studies in Education MA
Broadcast Journalism MA
Cultural Data Management and Communication MA
Cultural Heritage Management MA
Digital Culture and Communication MA
Digital Media and Society MA
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Education: Early Childhood MA
Education: Language and Education MA
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Human Resource Management with CIPD pathway MSc
Information Management MSc
Intercultural Communication MA
International Criminology MA
International Development (Masters in Public Health) MPH
International Development MA
International Political Economy MA
International Public and Political Communication MA
International Relations MA
International Relations and East Asia MA
Journalism MA
LLM - The Sheffield LLM
LLM Corporate and Commercial Law
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Law MA
Librarianship MA
Library and Information Services Management (Distance Learning) MA
Logistics and Supply Chain Management MSc
Political Theory MA
Politics and Media in East Asia MA
Politics, Governance and Public Policy MA
Public Health (Health Services Research) MPH
Public Health (Management and Leadership) MPH
Public Health (Online) MPH
Public Health MPH
Real Estate MSc
Science Communication MSc
Social Research MA
Social Work MA
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Statistics MSc
Statistics with Financial Mathematics MSc
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