Overview

You will gain key legal skills and develop your ability to think logically and critically on the most pressing legal issues of our time. You will have an unrivalled opportunity to explore areas of law that you have a particular interest in.

Enjoying an excellent reputation throughout the globe, the Law (Hons) degree from University College Dublin will enable you to carve your own career path across multiple arenas.

Careers

As a UCD BCL graduate, you will have the skills and aptitude, developed from your studies, you are well positioned to pursue a variety of careers. The possibilities are endless and include for example:

Practising as a solicitor.

Practicing as a barrister.

Working within large law firms and corporations nationally or internationally.

Obtaining a position as a civil or public servant.

Within the European Union and other international organisations such as the United Nations, World Health Organisation and the World Trade Organisation in fields of law and policy.

Advocating for law and policy reform within human rights organisations in Ireland, Europe and the world.

A legal/social policy/equality academic.

A journalist, a diplomat, a broadcaster

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Constitutional Law: Institutional Framework of the Constitution of Ireland
Civil Procedure
Legal and Professional Skills
Comparative Study of Law
Criminal Procedure
Contract: Vitiating Factors and Remedies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2027-07-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

63

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OTE

140

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dublin, Ireland

Disciplines

Civil & Private Law View 16 other Bachelors in Civil & Private Law in Ireland

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

63

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OTE

140

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Leaving Cert Subject Entry Requirements

O6/H7 in English, Irish, a third language and three other recognised subjects.

General Entry Requirements (A-Level)

AAC / ABBC / ABB
+ E AS Level

General Entry Requirements (IB)

33

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

22600 EUR / year

≈ 22600 EUR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5880 EUR / year

≈ 5880 EUR / year

Living costs

Dublin

Ireland

1100 - 1800 EUR / month

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

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Disciplines

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English requirements

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International Applies to you

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Living costs

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