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BCL (LAW AND ARTS) (LWD)
- 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 law degree is accredited by the Honorable Society of King's Inns. Students receive an excellent grounding in core law subjects, while also retaining the flexibility to customise their own academic path.
>Law is taken jointly with one Arts subject for the final two years of the programme. Students can choose from a wide range of Arts subjects including languages and other areas within the humanities and social sciences.
>The BCL is a three-year degree in law combined with one other subject. While the BCL covers all the core modules of law, you cover less law than on the LLB (MH501), giving you more time to develop expertise in another subject. The main advantage is that it allows you to combine the study of law with the study of another discipline.
>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).
>Students may apply to complete a work placement year in a law firm (subject to availability) or a year studying abroad at one of our international partner institutions (subject to availability).
Course structure
Duration: 3 years (Bachelor of Civil Law) or 4 years (BCL International)
Duration: 3 years (4 years with optional placement or Erasmus/Study Abroad)
Law is taken jointly with one subject for the final two years of the programme. Students can choose from a wide range of subjects including languages and other areas within the humanities and social sciences.
1st year
30 credits of Law with 2 subjects chosen from the BA subject groups which do not include Law. Subject Groups.
2nd and final year
- Continue in 2nd and 3rd year with at least 30 credits of Law and 30 credits of one of your chosen subjects from 1st year (Critical Skills is only available in 1st year and cannot be taken in 2nd year)
- You may apply to complete a work placement year, or a study abroad year, after 2nd year, and graduate after 4 years. Students who successfully complete the 1st year of the programme have the option of transferring into the 2nd year of the LLB programme. The University will support you in the search for a placement job; however, the process is competitive.
- Students who opt to spend a year studying abroad are awarded a BCL (International) degree
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
>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).
>Studying law also opens up a whole range of career options in addition to being a lawyer such as careers in: journalism; policy development; business and finance; management consulting; the Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) sector; and national and international public administration (such as at the EU or UN).
>The School of Law and Criminology offers a wide range of postgraduate study options.
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.
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 |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
Science |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
* This course requires 4 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