Overview

What is the Course about?

The LLB at Institute of Technology Carlow is a traditional law degree offering a curriculum of core and elective law subjects. Students are encouraged and supported in acquiring skills in legal analysis, legal research and written and oral communication. The course seeks to impart a sound understanding of law and the intellectual foundation necessary to prepare for a career as a legal professional.

Course Structure

The Law (Honours) is a three-year course in which the core law subjects are covered as well as a number of elective subjects. The course offered by Institute of Technology Carlow is a qualifying degree in that it is approved by the relevant legal professional bodies.

Special Features:

One of the only law degrees available outside the major cities of Ireland.
Degree approved by the Honourable Society of King's Inns and students are eligible to sit the entrance exam to the Barrister at Law Degree course (see www.kingsinns.ie).
Graduates are exempted from the Law Society’s Preliminary examination.
Modules in legal research and writing provide students with the skills required by this discipline for independent learning and research.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Media Law and the Digital Environment
Jurisprudence
Evidence
Employment Law
Administrative Law
Tort Law
The Irish Legal System
Criminal Law
Legal Practice & Procedure
Constitutional Law

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-31 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-07-31 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

IELTS

5.5

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PTE Academic

50

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TOEFL^® IBT

70

Duolingo English Test

90

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Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Criminal Law Public Law Legal Studies View 24 other Bachelors in Public Law in Ireland

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

5.5

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PTE Academic

50

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TOEFL^® IBT

70

Duolingo English Test

90

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Leaving Certificate: 2H5 & 4O6/H7

Subjects required: English O3/H6

Tuition Fee

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International

13500 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13500 EUR per year during 36 months.
EU/EEA

3000 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3000 EUR per year during 36 months.

EU/EEA: first time undergraduate students pursuing a full-time programme will qualify for free tuition fee funding.

Living costs for Waterford

670 - 1050 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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