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BCL (LAW AND ACCOUNTING) (LWA)
- Qualification
- Bachelor Of Civil Law Degree
- CAO Points
- 418
- CAO/MU Apply code
- MH502
- Award Type and NFQ level
- Undergraduate Degree (8)
- Study Mode
- Full time
- Closing Date
- 01 July 2025
Overview
Degree Overview
> This degree is jointly accredited by both the legal and accounting professions. Students can avail of exemptions (upon graduation) from CAP 1 examinations from the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland, and equivalent examination papers from the ACCA and CIMA professional accounting bodies. This law degree is accredited by the Honorable Society of King's Inns.
>This degree is designed for those who would like to study law while gaining a strong background in accounting. For the three years of this programme, students take Law and Accounting in equal measure, making this degree particularly attractive for those considering a career in either of these fields.
>Students acquire key financial and accounting skills alongside a thorough grounding in core law subjects.
>Become a highly sought-after law and accounting graduate with the technical and transferable skills needed to succeed in your chosen career. Enhance your employability by developing your faculties for argument, reasoning and for the analysis of complicated ideas.
>BCL students who successfully complete the first year of the programme have the option of transferring into the second year of the LLB programme (MH501).
Course structure
Duration: 3 years or 4 years (with Erasmus/study abroad option)
Duration: 3 years or 4 years (with Erasmus/study abroad option)
Law is taken jointly with Accounting for the three years of the programme.
- Students acquire a thorough grounding in both core law subjects and key financial and accounting skills.
- Students take the core modules required for professional legal and accounting careers, but also choose from a range of optional modules. No prior knowledge of accounting or law is required, as we teach both subjects from first principles.
- A number of modules focus on developing critical skills (legal writing, advocacy, financial literacy and communication skills).
- You can apply for a work placement in a law or accounting firm, or for a year studying abroad, during your degree (subject to availability - the University will support you in the search for a placement job; however, the process is competitive).
Disclaimer
The modules below are indicative of the content associated with this course of study.
The modules are subject to change as the curriculum is revised and reviewed annually.
After Undergraduation
After Graduation
>Embark on the route to becoming a professional in accounting or law, both of which offer a rewarding career with international mobility and high earning potential.
>The numeracy skills, coupled with an ability to think critically and analytically, which are developed on this programme, are invaluable assets in a wide range of careers. Graduates have successful and rewarding careers in accounting, banking and the financial services sector generally, as well as financial research and teaching.
>Graduates of the BCL programme, wishing to pursue a career in accounting, will be in a position to enter professional training and avail of exemptions from the professional accounting bodies. The BA Accounting and Finance, BBS Business and Accounting and BCL Law and Accounting have full CAP 1 exemptions.
>Graduates of the BCL will be eligible to take the Law Society's FE-1 entrance examinations (necessary to access training as a solicitor) and the entrance examinations for the King’s Inns' Barrister-at-law degree programme (necessary to access training as a barrister).
>Many of our students continue to further postgraduate study in a very wide range of Law, Business, Accounting and Finance subjects at Maynooth University.
Visit the School website for more information about postgraduate options.
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate applicants are required to present (as a minimum): 2H5 and 4O6/H7, O6/H7 in Irish, English. O4/H7 Mathematics also required if taking the BCL Law and Accounting stream within MH502.
This table displays the requirements for Leaving Certificate applicants.
|
Subject |
Required |
Ordinary Level Grade |
Higher Level Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
Irish |
Yes |
O6 |
H7 |
English |
Yes |
O6 |
H7 |
Language |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
Mathematics |
Yes |
O4 |
H7 |
Science |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
* This course requires 3 additional subjects.
How to apply
APPLY TO THE CAO - WWW.CAO.IE
The application process depends on the type of applicant you are. Click here for all information about how to apply.
Categories of applicant:
- School-leavers (Leaving Certificate students)
- Mature students (23 years or older by 1st January in the year of entry to the University/part-time degrees the mature age is 21)
- EU/EFTA/UK students
- International students (outside the EU)
- QQI (Further Education) students
- Transferring students
- Deferring students