Criminology at Sheffield

Congratulations on your offer to study Criminology at The University of Sheffield.
On this page, you will find information to help you get a better understanding of what studying at the School of Law might look like.

Why Criminology at Sheffield?

  • Study at the UK's highest ranked university for graduate prospects in Criminology (The Times UK University Rankings 2025).
  • Learn from world-leading criminologists and legal professionals in a department that's been shaping the field for over 35 years.
  • Unlock opportunities for a successful career in criminology, including in fields such as the criminal justice system, the police, UK government, the Home Office, Prison Service and more.

Explore your course in detail

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LLB Law and Criminology 
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BA Criminology 

Careers and Employability

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Feeling nostalgic! Alumni Jess Edwards standing outside the School of Law's Moot Court
Law and Criminology careers 
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Build legal work experience* 
Equal opportunities in careers
Careers and Employability at Sheffield 

Your student experience

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Study abroad 
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Get involved in mooting* 
Sheffield University Students
Explore our student societies 

*Mooting and pro bono schemes are not applicable to BA Criminology students.

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Hear from our students and graduates

Read about our student and graduate experiences to find out more about what life as a Law student at Sheffield could look like.

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Useful information for offer holders

Contact us

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Contacts for prospective students

Replying to your offers

This guidance, provided by UCAS, will talk you through the steps you need to take to respond to your undergraduate study offers. 

UCAS Guidance