BCL (Hons) in Law - Pathways
University College Cork
Key Information
Campus location
Cork, Ireland
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
3 - 4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
EUR 3,130 / per year *
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
Sep 2024
* EU student contribution + capitation|2021-22 International Fee: EUR 20,500 per year. Subject to change year-to-year
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Introduction
Our BCL (Hons) Law (Pathways) programme is offered by the College of Business & Law at University College Cork (UCC) in Ireland. The programme allows for law students to take a general law degree which can be shaped to suit their own interests. If you take this degree you can specialise in areas such as international law, business law, human rights law, etc. You will also develop a strong foundation in legal research and writing, advocacy, and legal reasoning; these transferable skills are attractive to employers in a wide variety of professions and industries. Fundamentally this unique programme allows you to tailor your law degree and maximise your potential and opportunities.
You will commence this programme as a BCL (Pathways) student and, upon completion of your first year, you can then apply to transfer to your preferred path for the remainder of your degree.
The BCL at UCC is a comprehensive three-year law degree that ensures a critical understanding of the fundamentals of Irish and international law, together with exposure to a range of interesting elective areas of legal study. Alternatively, a Law Pathways student can apply for a four-year degree path which will include one or two semesters on either a work or study abroad placement.
- BCL International Programme
Our BCL (International) programme is an exciting and dynamic four-year degree, offering the opportunity to study abroad at a partner university in China, India, the US, Canada or Europe for one or two semesters; each study abroad option offers a unique experience to you and the programme director aims to match your interests with those of our partners to ensure you have the best possible learning experience during your semester abroad. This opportunity will broaden your horizons, enhance your CV and provide you with a unique insight into the laws of another jurisdiction.
- BCL (Clinical) Programme
Our BCL (Clinical) programme is a four-year degree that incorporates a unique opportunity to work within the Irish legal system and facilitates students' development of professional, organisational, and interpersonal workplace skills. This programme includes placement for at least one semester in a professional environment, including with law firms, NGOs and regulatory bodies. This programme combines the study of law with an understanding of how the law works in practice, develops workplace and interpersonal skills, and adds immense value to your CV.
Work placements take place in a wide variety of areas including commercial law, human rights law, medical law, employment law, and with diverse placement organisations including law firms, NGOs, regulatory bodies, in-house, etc.
Why Choose This Course
Top 100 ranking
UCC School of Law has been ranked among the world’s best Law Schools in the latest QS World University Rankings by Subject (2021).
Key Facts
Comprehensive legal education
- A range of pathways
- Research-led teaching
- World-class Law School
Connected Curriculum
Our learning approach also reflects our commitment to the Connected Curriculum where we emphasise the connection between students, learning, research and leadership through our vision for a Connected University. Our staff are at the forefront of this integrative approach to learning and will support you in making meaningful connections within and between disciplines such as law, human rights, governance, global issues, and languages.
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Programme Content
Students must take 60 credits per academic year, with 5 credits typically equating to 12 weeks of 2 lecture hours per week. Selected modules also include a tutorial with 5 tutorials per semester.
The library is the main learning ground for law students and you will be expected to prepare in advance of lectures and tutorials and to follow lectures and tutorials with significant time reading and further researching the material covered in class.
The number of optional elective modules available increases as you progress through the course and includes non-law options; European language options or Mandarin; or business options such as accounting and management.
Year 1 Core Modules
- LW1104 Foundations of the Legal System (5 credits)
- LW1112 Constitutional and Institutional Law of the European Union (5 credits)
- LW1153 Criminal Law (10 credits)
- LW1154 Law of Contract (10 credits)
- LW1156 Legal Research and Writing (10 credits)
- LW1161 Constitutional Law: Fundamental Rights (5 credits) plus LW1162 Constitutional Law: Institutions of Government (5 credits) or
- LW1163 Dlí Bunreachtúil: Bunchearta (5 credits) plus LW1164 Dlí Bunreachtúil: Institiúidí an Rialtais (5 credits)
Elective Modules (choose 10 credits)
- LW1106 Law of Torts I (5 credits) plus LW1107 Law of Torts II (5 credits)
- AC1103 Financial Accounting Fundamentals (5 credits) plus AC1104 Accounting for Partnerships and Companies (5 credits)
- CH1001Chinese Language (Mandarin) I (5 credits)
- FR0105 Introduction to French (5 credits)
- FR1005 French for Near Beginners (5 credits)
- FR1105 Threshold French (5 credits)
- FR1107 French for Reading Purposes I (5 credits)
- GA1002 Ceart na Gaeilge idir Scríobh agus Labhairt (10 credits)
- GE0005 German Language (CEFR-Level A2.1) (5 credits)
- GE0008 German Language (CEFR-Level A2.2) (5 credits)
- HS0028 Spanish Language (Beginner Level) (10 credits)
- HS0128 Spanish Language (Improver [01]) (10 credits)
- HS1009 Spanish Language (Post Leaving Certificate) (10 credits)
- IT1102 Non-Beginners' Written and Spoken Italian (10 credits)
- IT1109 Introduction to Written and Spoken Italian (10 credits)
See the College Calendar for more detailed information on the programme and the Book of Modules for a more detailed description of programme modules. |
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Career Opportunities
The knowledge and skills acquired by UCC law graduates equip them for an extensive array of careers, enhances their confidence and ability in the workplace, and provides a balanced and varied foundation regardless of career path pursued.
The School of Law at UCC places a huge emphasis upon the development of transferable skills through dedicated modules, including legal writing and analysis, research skills, and a compulsory moot court module, all of which enhance the presentation and advocacy skills of all law students.
The comprehensive legal education delivered at UCC and the breadth of study and placement opportunities uniquely position UCC law graduates for future study and employment opportunities.
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