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The Business & Law (BBL) degree is a popular choice for many students and is extremely well regarded by employers across the legal and financial communities. The degree is a ‘double major’ which means it combines law and business in a single degree, providing an ideal skill-set for the commercial world and offering valuable career flexibility. If you choose this degree, you will undertake business and law modules in equal measure for your first three years in both the UCD Sutherland School of Law and the UCD Quinn School of Business. This allows you to gain a deep understanding of both disciplines while offering you the opportunity to choose in final year which area interests you most for your career progression.

About This Course

The Business & Law (BBL) degree is a popular choice for many students and is extremely well regarded by employers across the legal and financial communities. The degree is a ‘double major’ which means it combines law and business in a single degree, providing an ideal skill-set for the commercial world and offering valuable career flexibility. If you choose this degree, you will undertake business and law modules in equal measure for your first three years in both the UCD Sutherland School of Law and the UCD Quinn School of Business. This allows you to gain a deep understanding of both disciplines while offering you the opportunity to choose in final year which area interests you most for your career progression.

Whether you choose to focus on law or on business, as a BBL graduate you will be uniquely equipped with the analytical and advocacy skills that arise from legal training, combined with the numeracy and financial literacy of a business degree.

First, Second & Third Year

During your first three years, you will study both business and law modules in equal measure and you will learn how these two disciplines interrelate. In addition to studying core Law degree subjects such as Contract Law, Criminal Law, Tort Law and EU Law, you may choose from a large variety of other law modules including:

Revenue Law • Commercial Law • Intellectual Property Law • Employment Law During these years, students will also study core business modules including: Business in Society • Principles of Finance • Economics • Business Analytics • Global Business & Business Strategy • Maths for Business

Fourth Year

According to your preference and career plans, you can choose to concentrate on mainly Law or Business subjects.

BBL students may choose clinical legal education modules offered at the Clinical Legal Education Centre (CLEC), including Competition Law and Advocacy & Mooting.

Note: The intensive nature of the BBL degree means that you will not have time to take external modules offered as part of UCD Horizons. You will attend lectures and tutorials, in addition to engaging in study and preparatory work. A sample timetable can be viewed at www.ucd.ie/myucd/law.

Assessment includes end-of-trimester. examinations, essays and group projects.

BBL students can apply to spend a trimester of third year on exchange in partner universities in Europe, Australia and the USA.

UCD Business & Law alumni have achieved remarkable success in a wide range of careers in Ireland and internationally. The degree allows students select the modules necessary for legal professional recognition, which will allow them to go on to qualify as a solicitor or barrister, and work in legal practices in Ireland or abroad. Alternatively, those students who are interested in business can choose to pursue careers in Accountancy, Finance, Tax Consultancy, Corporate Banking, Business Analytics, Business Development, Marketing and Journalism, as well as the NGO sector. The Business & Law degree is also an excellent foundation for individuals who are interested in becoming entrepreneurs, offering as it does an invaluable understanding of legal and financial affairs.

BBL graduates also have the option of pursuing postgraduate qualifications in either Law or Business.

UCD Sutherland School of Law

Tel: +353 1 716 4110
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Below is a list of all modules offered for this degree in the current academic year. Click on the module to discover what you will learn in the module, how you will learn and assessment feedback profile amongst other information.

Incoming Stage 1 undergraduates can usually select an Elective in the Spring Trimester. Most continuing undergraduate students can select up to two Elective modules (10 Credits) per stage. There is also the possibility to take up to 10 extra Elective credits.

Module Type Module   Trimester Credits
Stage 1 Core Modules - Business
 BMGT10170 Inside Organisations Autumn  5
Stage 1 Core Modules - Business
 HRM10730 Business in Society Autumn  5
Stage 1 Core Modules - Business
 MATH10030 Mathematics for Business Autumn  5
Stage 1 Core Modules - Business
 ECON10720 Microeconomics for Business Spring  5
Stage 1 Core Modules - Business
 MIS10050 Digital Technologies in Business Spring  5
Stage 1 Core Modules - Business
 MIS10090 Data Analysis for Decision Makers Spring  5
Stage 2 Core Modules - Business
 FIN20010 Principles of Finance Autumn  5
Stage 2 Core Modules - Business
 MIS20070 Digital Society Autumn  5
Stage 2 Core Modules - Business
 MKT20020 Marketing: Firms, Customers & Society Autumn  5
Stage 2 Core Modules - Business
 ACC10040 Financial Accounting 1 Spring  5
Stage 2 Core Modules - Business
 MIS20010 Business Analytics Spring  5
Stage 2 Options - - BusinessA)1 of:
Choose one of the following Option Modules
 BMGT20050 Business Across Borders Autumn and Spring (separate)  5
Stage 2 Options - - BusinessA)1 of:
Choose one of the following Option Modules
 ACC20040 Business, Media & Corporate Communications Spring  5
Stage 2 Options - - BusinessA)1 of:
Choose one of the following Option Modules
 BMGT20100 Developing Future Leaders Spring  5
Stage 2 Options - - BusinessA)1 of:
Choose one of the following Option Modules
 BMGT20130 Managing Business Ethics Spring  5
Stage 2 Options - - BusinessA)1 of:
Choose one of the following Option Modules
 BMGT20160 Business and Social Enterprise Spring  5
Stage 2 Options - - BusinessA)1 of:
Choose one of the following Option Modules
 BMGT20210 Business and the European Union Spring  5
Stage 2 Options - - BusinessA)1 of:
Choose one of the following Option Modules
 MIS10040 Web Design and Analytics Spring  5
Stage 2 Options - - BusinessA)1 of:
Choose one of the following Option Modules
 MIS20040 Digital Business and Social Media Strategy Spring  5
Stage 2 Options - - BusinessA)1 of:
Choose one of the following Option Modules
 MIS20090 Design Thinking Spring  5
Stage 3 Core Modules - Business
 ACC20010 Financial Accounting 2 Autumn  5
Stage 3 Core Modules - Business
 BMGT30300 Business Strategy Autumn  5
Stage 3 Core Modules - Business
 ACC20020 Management Accounting Autumn and Spring (separate)  5
Stage 3 Core Modules - Business
 BMGT20140 Global Business Spring  5
Stage 3 Core Modules - Business
 BMGT20150 Sustainable Operations & Supply Chain Management Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - - BusinessB)1 of:
Choose one of the following Option modules.
 ACC30010 Tax in Society Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - - BusinessB)1 of:
Choose one of the following Option modules.
 ACC30030 Cost Management Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - - BusinessB)1 of:
Choose one of the following Option modules.
 BMGT30100 Leadership and Change Management Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - - BusinessB)1 of:
Choose one of the following Option modules.
 BMGT30330 Governing International Trade, Finance, Climate and the Internet Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - - BusinessB)1 of:
Choose one of the following Option modules.
 BMGT30430 Doing Business in the Global South Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - - BusinessB)1 of:
Choose one of the following Option modules.
 FIN30030 International Financial Management Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - - BusinessB)1 of:
Choose one of the following Option modules.
 FIN30170 Corporate Financial Management Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - - BusinessB)1 of:
Choose one of the following Option modules.
 FIN30200 Econometrics of Financial Markets Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - - BusinessB)1 of:
Choose one of the following Option modules.
 HRM30020 European IR and HRM Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - - BusinessB)1 of:
Choose one of the following Option modules.
 HRM30070 HRM in Multinationals Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - - BusinessB)1 of:
Choose one of the following Option modules.
 MIS30150 Strategic Decision Making in the Digital World Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - - BusinessB)1 of:
Choose one of the following Option modules.
 MKT30040 Consumer Psychology Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - - BusinessB)1 of:
Choose one of the following Option modules.
 MKT30050 Consumer Insight: Research and Data Planning Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - - BusinessB)1 of:
Choose one of the following Option modules.
 MKT30060 Building Effective Marketing Plans Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - - BusinessB)1 of:
Choose one of the following Option modules.
 MKT30150 Responsible Marketing Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - - BusinessB)1 of:
Choose one of the following Option modules.
 BMGT30440 Cultural Intelligence in Management Autumn and Spring (separate)  5
Stage 4 Core Modules - Business
 HRM30120 People at Work Autumn  5
Stage 4 Core Modules - Business
 BMGT30340 New Venture Creation & Development Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - - BusinessA) Min 2 of:
Students must select a minimum of 20 Credits of Business Modules (2 x Core Modules and 2 x Option Modules) and 20 Credits of Law Modules (2 x Core Modules and 2 x 5 Credit Option Modules OR 1 x 10 Credit Option Module). Students may select their remaining 20 Credits of Option modules from either Business or Law.
 ACC30010 Tax in Society Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - - BusinessA) Min 2 of:
Students must select a minimum of 20 Credits of Business Modules (2 x Core Modules and 2 x Option Modules) and 20 Credits of Law Modules (2 x Core Modules and 2 x 5 Credit Option Modules OR 1 x 10 Credit Option Module). Students may select their remaining 20 Credits of Option modules from either Business or Law.
 ACC30030 Cost Management Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - - BusinessA) Min 2 of:
Students must select a minimum of 20 Credits of Business Modules (2 x Core Modules and 2 x Option Modules) and 20 Credits of Law Modules (2 x Core Modules and 2 x 5 Credit Option Modules OR 1 x 10 Credit Option Module). Students may select their remaining 20 Credits of Option modules from either Business or Law.
 BMGT30100 Leadership and Change Management Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - - BusinessA) Min 2 of:
Students must select a minimum of 20 Credits of Business Modules (2 x Core Modules and 2 x Option Modules) and 20 Credits of Law Modules (2 x Core Modules and 2 x 5 Credit Option Modules OR 1 x 10 Credit Option Module). Students may select their remaining 20 Credits of Option modules from either Business or Law.
 BMGT30330 Governing International Trade, Finance, Climate and the Internet Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - - BusinessA) Min 2 of:
Students must select a minimum of 20 Credits of Business Modules (2 x Core Modules and 2 x Option Modules) and 20 Credits of Law Modules (2 x Core Modules and 2 x 5 Credit Option Modules OR 1 x 10 Credit Option Module). Students may select their remaining 20 Credits of Option modules from either Business or Law.
 BMGT30430 Doing Business in the Global South Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - - BusinessA) Min 2 of:
Students must select a minimum of 20 Credits of Business Modules (2 x Core Modules and 2 x Option Modules) and 20 Credits of Law Modules (2 x Core Modules and 2 x 5 Credit Option Modules OR 1 x 10 Credit Option Module). Students may select their remaining 20 Credits of Option modules from either Business or Law.
 ECON30100 The Economics of Health and Health Policy Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - - BusinessA) Min 2 of:
Students must select a minimum of 20 Credits of Business Modules (2 x Core Modules and 2 x Option Modules) and 20 Credits of Law Modules (2 x Core Modules and 2 x 5 Credit Option Modules OR 1 x 10 Credit Option Module). Students may select their remaining 20 Credits of Option modules from either Business or Law.
 ECON30270 Behavioural Economics and Public Policy Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - - BusinessA) Min 2 of:
Students must select a minimum of 20 Credits of Business Modules (2 x Core Modules and 2 x Option Modules) and 20 Credits of Law Modules (2 x Core Modules and 2 x 5 Credit Option Modules OR 1 x 10 Credit Option Module). Students may select their remaining 20 Credits of Option modules from either Business or Law.
 ECON30290 Advanced Microeconomics Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - - BusinessA) Min 2 of:
Students must select a minimum of 20 Credits of Business Modules (2 x Core Modules and 2 x Option Modules) and 20 Credits of Law Modules (2 x Core Modules and 2 x 5 Credit Option Modules OR 1 x 10 Credit Option Module). Students may select their remaining 20 Credits of Option modules from either Business or Law.
 FIN30030 International Financial Management Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - - BusinessA) Min 2 of:
Students must select a minimum of 20 Credits of Business Modules (2 x Core Modules and 2 x Option Modules) and 20 Credits of Law Modules (2 x Core Modules and 2 x 5 Credit Option Modules OR 1 x 10 Credit Option Module). Students may select their remaining 20 Credits of Option modules from either Business or Law.
 FIN30170 Corporate Financial Management Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - - BusinessA) Min 2 of:
Students must select a minimum of 20 Credits of Business Modules (2 x Core Modules and 2 x Option Modules) and 20 Credits of Law Modules (2 x Core Modules and 2 x 5 Credit Option Modules OR 1 x 10 Credit Option Module). Students may select their remaining 20 Credits of Option modules from either Business or Law.
 FIN30200 Econometrics of Financial Markets Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - - BusinessA) Min 2 of:
Students must select a minimum of 20 Credits of Business Modules (2 x Core Modules and 2 x Option Modules) and 20 Credits of Law Modules (2 x Core Modules and 2 x 5 Credit Option Modules OR 1 x 10 Credit Option Module). Students may select their remaining 20 Credits of Option modules from either Business or Law.
 HRM30020 European IR and HRM Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - - BusinessA) Min 2 of:
Students must select a minimum of 20 Credits of Business Modules (2 x Core Modules and 2 x Option Modules) and 20 Credits of Law Modules (2 x Core Modules and 2 x 5 Credit Option Modules OR 1 x 10 Credit Option Module). Students may select their remaining 20 Credits of Option modules from either Business or Law.
 HRM30070 HRM in Multinationals Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - - BusinessA) Min 2 of:
Students must select a minimum of 20 Credits of Business Modules (2 x Core Modules and 2 x Option Modules) and 20 Credits of Law Modules (2 x Core Modules and 2 x 5 Credit Option Modules OR 1 x 10 Credit Option Module). Students may select their remaining 20 Credits of Option modules from either Business or Law.
 MIS30150 Strategic Decision Making in the Digital World Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - - BusinessA) Min 2 of:
Students must select a minimum of 20 Credits of Business Modules (2 x Core Modules and 2 x Option Modules) and 20 Credits of Law Modules (2 x Core Modules and 2 x 5 Credit Option Modules OR 1 x 10 Credit Option Module). Students may select their remaining 20 Credits of Option modules from either Business or Law.
 MKT30040 Consumer Psychology Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - - BusinessA) Min 2 of:
Students must select a minimum of 20 Credits of Business Modules (2 x Core Modules and 2 x Option Modules) and 20 Credits of Law Modules (2 x Core Modules and 2 x 5 Credit Option Modules OR 1 x 10 Credit Option Module). Students may select their remaining 20 Credits of Option modules from either Business or Law.
 MKT30050 Consumer Insight: Research and Data Planning Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - - BusinessA) Min 2 of:
Students must select a minimum of 20 Credits of Business Modules (2 x Core Modules and 2 x Option Modules) and 20 Credits of Law Modules (2 x Core Modules and 2 x 5 Credit Option Modules OR 1 x 10 Credit Option Module). Students may select their remaining 20 Credits of Option modules from either Business or Law.
 MKT30060 Building Effective Marketing Plans Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - - BusinessA) Min 2 of:
Students must select a minimum of 20 Credits of Business Modules (2 x Core Modules and 2 x Option Modules) and 20 Credits of Law Modules (2 x Core Modules and 2 x 5 Credit Option Modules OR 1 x 10 Credit Option Module). Students may select their remaining 20 Credits of Option modules from either Business or Law.
 MKT30150 Responsible Marketing Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - - BusinessA) Min 2 of:
Students must select a minimum of 20 Credits of Business Modules (2 x Core Modules and 2 x Option Modules) and 20 Credits of Law Modules (2 x Core Modules and 2 x 5 Credit Option Modules OR 1 x 10 Credit Option Module). Students may select their remaining 20 Credits of Option modules from either Business or Law.
 MKT30170 Brand Management Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - - BusinessA) Min 2 of:
Students must select a minimum of 20 Credits of Business Modules (2 x Core Modules and 2 x Option Modules) and 20 Credits of Law Modules (2 x Core Modules and 2 x 5 Credit Option Modules OR 1 x 10 Credit Option Module). Students may select their remaining 20 Credits of Option modules from either Business or Law.
 BMGT30440 Cultural Intelligence in Management Autumn and Spring (separate)  5
Stage 4 Options - - BusinessA) Min 2 of:
Students must select a minimum of 20 Credits of Business Modules (2 x Core Modules and 2 x Option Modules) and 20 Credits of Law Modules (2 x Core Modules and 2 x 5 Credit Option Modules OR 1 x 10 Credit Option Module). Students may select their remaining 20 Credits of Option modules from either Business or Law.
 ECON30130 Econometrics: Applying Statistics to Economic Data Autumn and Spring (separate)  5
Stage 4 Options - - BusinessA) Min 2 of:
Students must select a minimum of 20 Credits of Business Modules (2 x Core Modules and 2 x Option Modules) and 20 Credits of Law Modules (2 x Core Modules and 2 x 5 Credit Option Modules OR 1 x 10 Credit Option Module). Students may select their remaining 20 Credits of Option modules from either Business or Law.
 MKT30140 Consultative Selling and Negotiations Autumn and Spring (separate)  5
Stage 4 Options - - BusinessA) Min 2 of:
Students must select a minimum of 20 Credits of Business Modules (2 x Core Modules and 2 x Option Modules) and 20 Credits of Law Modules (2 x Core Modules and 2 x 5 Credit Option Modules OR 1 x 10 Credit Option Module). Students may select their remaining 20 Credits of Option modules from either Business or Law.
 ACC30020 Financial Accounting 3 Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - - BusinessA) Min 2 of:
Students must select a minimum of 20 Credits of Business Modules (2 x Core Modules and 2 x Option Modules) and 20 Credits of Law Modules (2 x Core Modules and 2 x 5 Credit Option Modules OR 1 x 10 Credit Option Module). Students may select their remaining 20 Credits of Option modules from either Business or Law.
 ACC30060 Financial Statement Analysis Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - - BusinessA) Min 2 of:
Students must select a minimum of 20 Credits of Business Modules (2 x Core Modules and 2 x Option Modules) and 20 Credits of Law Modules (2 x Core Modules and 2 x 5 Credit Option Modules OR 1 x 10 Credit Option Module). Students may select their remaining 20 Credits of Option modules from either Business or Law.
 BMGT30090 Entrepreneurship in Action Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - - BusinessA) Min 2 of:
Students must select a minimum of 20 Credits of Business Modules (2 x Core Modules and 2 x Option Modules) and 20 Credits of Law Modules (2 x Core Modules and 2 x 5 Credit Option Modules OR 1 x 10 Credit Option Module). Students may select their remaining 20 Credits of Option modules from either Business or Law.
 BMGT30130 Global Industry Analysis Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - - BusinessA) Min 2 of:
Students must select a minimum of 20 Credits of Business Modules (2 x Core Modules and 2 x Option Modules) and 20 Credits of Law Modules (2 x Core Modules and 2 x 5 Credit Option Modules OR 1 x 10 Credit Option Module). Students may select their remaining 20 Credits of Option modules from either Business or Law.
 BMGT30220 Supply Chain Management Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - - BusinessA) Min 2 of:
Students must select a minimum of 20 Credits of Business Modules (2 x Core Modules and 2 x Option Modules) and 20 Credits of Law Modules (2 x Core Modules and 2 x 5 Credit Option Modules OR 1 x 10 Credit Option Module). Students may select their remaining 20 Credits of Option modules from either Business or Law.
 BMGT30290 Developing International Market Entry Strategies Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - - BusinessA) Min 2 of:
Students must select a minimum of 20 Credits of Business Modules (2 x Core Modules and 2 x Option Modules) and 20 Credits of Law Modules (2 x Core Modules and 2 x 5 Credit Option Modules OR 1 x 10 Credit Option Module). Students may select their remaining 20 Credits of Option modules from either Business or Law.
 BMGT30350 The Human Side of Innovation Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - - BusinessA) Min 2 of:
Students must select a minimum of 20 Credits of Business Modules (2 x Core Modules and 2 x Option Modules) and 20 Credits of Law Modules (2 x Core Modules and 2 x 5 Credit Option Modules OR 1 x 10 Credit Option Module). Students may select their remaining 20 Credits of Option modules from either Business or Law.
 BMGT30450 Groups and Teams Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - - BusinessA) Min 2 of:
Students must select a minimum of 20 Credits of Business Modules (2 x Core Modules and 2 x Option Modules) and 20 Credits of Law Modules (2 x Core Modules and 2 x 5 Credit Option Modules OR 1 x 10 Credit Option Module). Students may select their remaining 20 Credits of Option modules from either Business or Law.
 ECON30160 International Trade Economics Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - - BusinessA) Min 2 of:
Students must select a minimum of 20 Credits of Business Modules (2 x Core Modules and 2 x Option Modules) and 20 Credits of Law Modules (2 x Core Modules and 2 x 5 Credit Option Modules OR 1 x 10 Credit Option Module). Students may select their remaining 20 Credits of Option modules from either Business or Law.
 ECON30170 Intermediate Financial Economics Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - - BusinessA) Min 2 of:
Students must select a minimum of 20 Credits of Business Modules (2 x Core Modules and 2 x Option Modules) and 20 Credits of Law Modules (2 x Core Modules and 2 x 5 Credit Option Modules OR 1 x 10 Credit Option Module). Students may select their remaining 20 Credits of Option modules from either Business or Law.
 ECON30190 Public Economics: Government Spending, Taxation and Public Choice Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - - BusinessA) Min 2 of:
Students must select a minimum of 20 Credits of Business Modules (2 x Core Modules and 2 x Option Modules) and 20 Credits of Law Modules (2 x Core Modules and 2 x 5 Credit Option Modules OR 1 x 10 Credit Option Module). Students may select their remaining 20 Credits of Option modules from either Business or Law.
 FIN30080 Financial Institution Management Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - - BusinessA) Min 2 of:
Students must select a minimum of 20 Credits of Business Modules (2 x Core Modules and 2 x Option Modules) and 20 Credits of Law Modules (2 x Core Modules and 2 x 5 Credit Option Modules OR 1 x 10 Credit Option Module). Students may select their remaining 20 Credits of Option modules from either Business or Law.
 FIN30090 Treasury and Risk Management Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - - BusinessA) Min 2 of:
Students must select a minimum of 20 Credits of Business Modules (2 x Core Modules and 2 x Option Modules) and 20 Credits of Law Modules (2 x Core Modules and 2 x 5 Credit Option Modules OR 1 x 10 Credit Option Module). Students may select their remaining 20 Credits of Option modules from either Business or Law.
 FIN30100 Investment and Portfolio Management Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - - BusinessA) Min 2 of:
Students must select a minimum of 20 Credits of Business Modules (2 x Core Modules and 2 x Option Modules) and 20 Credits of Law Modules (2 x Core Modules and 2 x 5 Credit Option Modules OR 1 x 10 Credit Option Module). Students may select their remaining 20 Credits of Option modules from either Business or Law.
 FIN30190 Behavioural Finance Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - - BusinessA) Min 2 of:
Students must select a minimum of 20 Credits of Business Modules (2 x Core Modules and 2 x Option Modules) and 20 Credits of Law Modules (2 x Core Modules and 2 x 5 Credit Option Modules OR 1 x 10 Credit Option Module). Students may select their remaining 20 Credits of Option modules from either Business or Law.
 HRM30010 Human Resource Management Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - - BusinessA) Min 2 of:
Students must select a minimum of 20 Credits of Business Modules (2 x Core Modules and 2 x Option Modules) and 20 Credits of Law Modules (2 x Core Modules and 2 x 5 Credit Option Modules OR 1 x 10 Credit Option Module). Students may select their remaining 20 Credits of Option modules from either Business or Law.
 HRM30060 An Introduction to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - - BusinessA) Min 2 of:
Students must select a minimum of 20 Credits of Business Modules (2 x Core Modules and 2 x Option Modules) and 20 Credits of Law Modules (2 x Core Modules and 2 x 5 Credit Option Modules OR 1 x 10 Credit Option Module). Students may select their remaining 20 Credits of Option modules from either Business or Law.
 HRM30100 International HRM Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - - BusinessA) Min 2 of:
Students must select a minimum of 20 Credits of Business Modules (2 x Core Modules and 2 x Option Modules) and 20 Credits of Law Modules (2 x Core Modules and 2 x 5 Credit Option Modules OR 1 x 10 Credit Option Module). Students may select their remaining 20 Credits of Option modules from either Business or Law.
 HRM30140 Climate Change & Business Sustainability Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - - BusinessA) Min 2 of:
Students must select a minimum of 20 Credits of Business Modules (2 x Core Modules and 2 x Option Modules) and 20 Credits of Law Modules (2 x Core Modules and 2 x 5 Credit Option Modules OR 1 x 10 Credit Option Module). Students may select their remaining 20 Credits of Option modules from either Business or Law.
 MIS30010 Decision Analytics Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - - BusinessA) Min 2 of:
Students must select a minimum of 20 Credits of Business Modules (2 x Core Modules and 2 x Option Modules) and 20 Credits of Law Modules (2 x Core Modules and 2 x 5 Credit Option Modules OR 1 x 10 Credit Option Module). Students may select their remaining 20 Credits of Option modules from either Business or Law.
 MIS30070 Digital Innovation: Managing and working in the Information Age Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - - BusinessA) Min 2 of:
Students must select a minimum of 20 Credits of Business Modules (2 x Core Modules and 2 x Option Modules) and 20 Credits of Law Modules (2 x Core Modules and 2 x 5 Credit Option Modules OR 1 x 10 Credit Option Module). Students may select their remaining 20 Credits of Option modules from either Business or Law.
 MKT30080 Global Marketing Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - - BusinessA) Min 2 of:
Students must select a minimum of 20 Credits of Business Modules (2 x Core Modules and 2 x Option Modules) and 20 Credits of Law Modules (2 x Core Modules and 2 x 5 Credit Option Modules OR 1 x 10 Credit Option Module). Students may select their remaining 20 Credits of Option modules from either Business or Law.
 MKT30090 Marketing Communications: Content and Campaigns in the Digital Age Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - - BusinessA) Min 2 of:
Students must select a minimum of 20 Credits of Business Modules (2 x Core Modules and 2 x Option Modules) and 20 Credits of Law Modules (2 x Core Modules and 2 x 5 Credit Option Modules OR 1 x 10 Credit Option Module). Students may select their remaining 20 Credits of Option modules from either Business or Law.
 MKT30120 Digital Marketing Spring  5

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The UCD Sutherland School of Law is a connected community of students and faculty who are committed to creating a more sustainable and equitable future for all. We work together in a culture of collaboration to support each other to thrive and achieve our full potential, in service of broader societal goals. Through our undergraduate and graduate education, research and external engagement, we aim to ensure that our students, faculty and staff thrive and contribute to sustainable well-being on our campus, in Ireland and across the wider world. Our faculty are globally recognized experts in the fields of Law and Criminology, advancing knowledge through research, engaging with government, business and civil society to enhance our world, and using their knowledge to design and offer cutting-edge education within their disciplines of Law and Criminology .   

This degree is a double major combining law with business where students gain a deep understanding of both disciplines and develop real-world skills in research, communication and leadership. Studying business will equip students with knowledge and skills in sustainable practices, ethical leadership, and corporate social responsibility. Students learn to integrate economic growth with environmental stewardship and social equity. Studying law will give students an understanding of how it affects many of our day-to-day interactions, transactions and personal relationships, as well as the fundamental challenges which face our societies such as climate change, human rights violations and rule of law backsliding. Graduates of this degree will learn how they can play a crucial role in fostering sustainable development through informed, responsible decision-making and strategic planning. 

The curriculum for this degree aligns with many of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in meaningful and impactful ways. The following are the primary areas where there is closest alignment:

  • Quality Education (SDG 4)
  • Gender Equality (SDG 5)
  • Decent work and economic growth (SDG 8)
  • Industry, innovation and infrastructure (SDG 9)
  • Reduce Inequalities (SDG 10)
  • Peace, justice and strong institutions (SDG 16)

This double major degree develops a deep understanding of both the Business and Legal landscapes which are taught equally by enthusiastic and expert academics. In final year, students have the flexibility to split their modules more favourably towards either Business or Law. I found the dual nature of this degree extremely valuable. I would recommend it to anyone who can’t decide which one is for them. I had the opportunity to organise course trips and the annual Business & Law Ball. Participating in competitions organised by the Law Society and the Student Legal Service was also instrumental to my university experience.

Jack Tiernan, Student

"I chose Business and Law because I wanted to keep my options open and it was one of the best decisions I have ever made. UCD's Business and Law is ideal for those who are unsure of their future career path, as the flexible programme allows students to experience both areas in depth. We get access to two world-class schools, fascinating lectures and engaging assignments and reading. The dual exposure gives students a unique multidisciplinary perspective, which is highly valued by employers."

Rory Clarke, Bachelor of Business and Law, Year 3

Non-EU Undergraduate Fee information can be found here.

UCD offers a number of competitive undergraduate scholarships for full-time, self-funding international students, holding an offer of a place on a UCD undergraduate degree programme. For information on Undergraduate Scholarships, please see the UCD International Scholarships webpage.

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