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Duration:
4 Years
Attendance:
Full Time
Delivery:
On Campus
NFQ Level:
8 (240 credits)
Level:
Undergraduate
Award:
Bachelor of Civil Law
Next Intake:
September
General Entry Requirements (A-Level)

AAC / ABBD / ABB

+ D AS Level

General Entry Requirements (IB)

33

CAO Points 2025

564

Leaving Cert Subject Entry Requirements

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

Country Specific Entry Requirements:
Visit the UCD Global Undergraduate Entry Requirements webpage.
Other School Leaving Requirements:
See www.ucd.ie/admissions
Curricular information is subject to change.

Duration:
4 Years
Attendance:
Full Time
Delivery:
On Campus
NFQ Level:
8 (240 credits)
Level:
Undergraduate
Award:
Bachelor of Civil Law
Next Intake:
September
General Entry Requirements (A-Level)

AAC / ABBD / ABB

+ D AS Level

General Entry Requirements (IB)

33

CAO Points 2025

564

Leaving Cert Subject Entry Requirements

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

Country Specific Entry Requirements:
Visit the UCD Global Undergraduate Entry Requirements webpage.
Other School Leaving Requirements:
See www.ucd.ie/admissions
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Curricular information is subject to change.

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Legal systems express and reflect the prevailing moral, political, social and economic philosophy of the state. Law and philosophy are, therefore, complementary fields of study. An understanding of law is fundamentally enhanced by a deeper knowledge of philosophical theory. This course offers you a highly respected degree in law combined with an enriched appreciation of its philosophical underpinnings.

About This Course

Legal systems express and reflect the prevailing moral, political, social and economic philosophy of the state. Law and philosophy are, therefore, complementary fields of study. An understanding of law is fundamentally enhanced by a deeper knowledge of philosophical theory. This course offers you a highly respected degree in law combined with an enriched appreciation of its philosophical underpinnings.

First & Second Year

First year focuses on core law modules, including:

Constitutional Law • Contract Law • Tort Law In addition, you are introduced to modern, moral and continental philosophy. In second year, you will take modules in: EU Law • Property Law • Criminal Law

At the same time, you will also take modules that engage with the ideas of Hume, Kant, Aristotle and Hegel.

Third & Fourth Year

With a wide choice of law and philosophy modules available, you can pursue particular areas of interest. The choice of modules includes:

Jurisprudence • Media Law • Human Rights Law • Philosophy of Law • Critical Theory • Medieval Philosophy

You may also be interested in taking modules offered by our Clinical Legal Education Centre (CLEC), such as Advocacy & Mooting, and Law, Ethics & Legal Practice.

You will attend lectures and tutorials, in addition to engaging in study and preparatory work. Assessment includes end-of-trimester examinations, essays and group projects.

Internship Module

Students on this degree have the opportunity to apply for an internship in the spring trimester of third year. This is a credit bearing module that provides the opportunity to intern at a range of organisations that the school has partnered with. (Note: this is an alternative to international study).

As part of your Law with Philosophy degree you may apply to spend time abroad during your third year at one of our partner universities. Students from this programme have chosen to undertake study in universities in Europe, Scandinavia, Australia, New Zealand, North America and Asia.

BCL (Law with Philosophy) students can choose to study the modules necessary for legal professional recognition, which enables them to pursue legal careers as solicitors or barristers.

Graduates are also well suited to careers in: • Legal research (e.g. at the Law Reform Commission) • Politics • Media • Diplomatic service • Academia Relevant graduate study programmes include LLM degrees in: • International Human Rights • European Law & Public Affairs.

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 - Law with Philosophy
 LAW10050 Constitutional Law: Institutional Framework of the Constitution of Ireland Autumn  5
Stage 1 Core Modules - Law with Philosophy
 LAW10190 Negligence and Related Matters Autumn  5
Stage 1 Core Modules - Law with Philosophy
 LAW10270 Civil Procedure Autumn  5
Stage 1 Core Modules - Law with Philosophy
 LAW10340 Contract: Formation Autumn  5
Stage 1 Core Modules - Law with Philosophy
 LAW10420 Legal and Professional Skills Autumn  5
Stage 1 Core Modules - Law with Philosophy
 LAW10060 Constitutional Law: Fundamental Rights under the Constitution of Ireland Spring  5
Stage 1 Core Modules - Law with Philosophy
 LAW10200 Nominate Torts Spring  5
Stage 1 Core Modules - Law with Philosophy
 LAW10350 Contract: Vitiating Factors and Remedies Spring  5
Stage 1 Core Modules - Law with Philosophy
 LAW10360 General Introduction to the Irish Legal System Spring  5
Stage 1 Core Modules - Philosophy
 PHIL10160 Critical Thinking Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - - PhilosophyA) Min 1 of:
Students must choose one of the Philosophy Option Modules offered.
 PHIL10030 Introduction to Modern Philosophy Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - - PhilosophyA) Min 1 of:
Students must choose one of the Philosophy Option Modules offered.
 PHIL10100 Existentialism and Humanism: An Introduction to Continental Philosophy Spring  5
Stage 2 Core Modules - Law with Philosophy
 LAW20330 EU Constitutional Law Autumn  5
Stage 2 Core Modules - Law with Philosophy
 LAW20370 Property Law I Autumn  5
Stage 2 Core Modules - Law with Philosophy
 LAW20390 Criminal Liability Autumn  5
Stage 2 Core Modules - Law with Philosophy
 LAW20340 EU Economic Law Spring  5
Stage 2 Core Modules - Law with Philosophy
 LAW20380 Property Law II Spring  5
Stage 2 Core Modules - Law with Philosophy
 LAW20400 Criminal Offences and Defences Spring  5
Stage 2 Options - - Law with PhilosophyA) Min 0 of:
You should choose both LAW20090 and LAW20170 instead of Electives to be compliant for the Irish Legal Professional Bodies.
 LAW20090 Company Law I Autumn  5
Stage 2 Options - - Law with PhilosophyA) Min 0 of:
You should choose both LAW20090 and LAW20170 instead of Electives to be compliant for the Irish Legal Professional Bodies.
 LAW20170 Company Law II Spring  5
Stage 2 Options - - PhilosophyA)4 of:
Select 4 of:
 PHIL20240 Applied Ethics Autumn  5
Stage 2 Options - - PhilosophyA)4 of:
Select 4 of:
 PHIL20440 Feminism & Gender Justice Autumn  5
Stage 2 Options - - PhilosophyA)4 of:
Select 4 of:
 PHIL20490 Knowledge & Scepticism Autumn  5
Stage 2 Options - - PhilosophyA)4 of:
Select 4 of:
 PHIL20500 Phenomenology & Existentialism Autumn  5
Stage 2 Options - - PhilosophyA)4 of:
Select 4 of:
 PHIL20580 Plato's Republic Autumn  5
Stage 2 Options - - PhilosophyA)4 of:
Select 4 of:
 PHIL20630 Art and Society Autumn  5
Stage 2 Options - - PhilosophyA)4 of:
Select 4 of:
 PHIL20010 Rationalism and Empiricism Spring  5
Stage 2 Options - - PhilosophyA)4 of:
Select 4 of:
 PHIL20020 Logic Spring  5
Stage 2 Options - - PhilosophyA)4 of:
Select 4 of:
 PHIL20570 Philosophy & Literature Spring  5
Stage 2 Options - - PhilosophyA)4 of:
Select 4 of:
 PHIL20640 Philosophy of Mind and AI Spring  5
Stage 2 Options - - PhilosophyA)4 of:
Select 4 of:
 PHIL20710 Body, Mind, World Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - - Law with PhilosophyA) Min 5 of:
Choose six of the following, or five if you select LAW37580, 10-credit Research module.
LAW37580 Research Module 10 cr 2 Trimester duration (Aut-Spr)  10
Stage 3 Options - - Law with PhilosophyA) Min 5 of:
Choose six of the following, or five if you select LAW37580, 10-credit Research module.
LAW20090 Company Law I Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - - Law with PhilosophyA) Min 5 of:
Choose six of the following, or five if you select LAW37580, 10-credit Research module.
LAW30010 Banking Law Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - - Law with PhilosophyA) Min 5 of:
Choose six of the following, or five if you select LAW37580, 10-credit Research module.
LAW30060 Equity: History, Doctrines, Remedies Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - - Law with PhilosophyA) Min 5 of:
Choose six of the following, or five if you select LAW37580, 10-credit Research module.
LAW30070 Evidence - Foundations Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - - Law with PhilosophyA) Min 5 of:
Choose six of the following, or five if you select LAW37580, 10-credit Research module.
LAW30090 Revenue Law: Introduction to Revenue Law Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - - Law with PhilosophyA) Min 5 of:
Choose six of the following, or five if you select LAW37580, 10-credit Research module.
LAW30170 Employment Law: the Contract of Employment Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - - Law with PhilosophyA) Min 5 of:
Choose six of the following, or five if you select LAW37580, 10-credit Research module.
LAW30240 Administrative Law: Grounds of Review Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - - Law with PhilosophyA) Min 5 of:
Choose six of the following, or five if you select LAW37580, 10-credit Research module.
LAW30300 Punishment and Penal Policy Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - - Law with PhilosophyA) Min 5 of:
Choose six of the following, or five if you select LAW37580, 10-credit Research module.
LAW30400 Matrimonial Law and Reliefs Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - - Law with PhilosophyA) Min 5 of:
Choose six of the following, or five if you select LAW37580, 10-credit Research module.
LAW30440 Environmental Law and Policy Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - - Law with PhilosophyA) Min 5 of:
Choose six of the following, or five if you select LAW37580, 10-credit Research module.
LAW30470 International Human Rights Law Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - - Law with PhilosophyA) Min 5 of:
Choose six of the following, or five if you select LAW37580, 10-credit Research module.
LAW30610 Commercial Law Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - - Law with PhilosophyA) Min 5 of:
Choose six of the following, or five if you select LAW37580, 10-credit Research module.
LAW30690 Advocacy and Mooting Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - - Law with PhilosophyA) Min 5 of:
Choose six of the following, or five if you select LAW37580, 10-credit Research module.
LAW30700 The Lawyer, Professional Ethics & Legal Practice Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - - Law with PhilosophyA) Min 5 of:
Choose six of the following, or five if you select LAW37580, 10-credit Research module.
LAW30730 Public International Law Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - - Law with PhilosophyA) Min 5 of:
Choose six of the following, or five if you select LAW37580, 10-credit Research module.
LAW30870 Patent and Trade Mark Law Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - - Law with PhilosophyA) Min 5 of:
Choose six of the following, or five if you select LAW37580, 10-credit Research module.
LAW37520 International Family Law Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - - Law with PhilosophyA) Min 5 of:
Choose six of the following, or five if you select LAW37580, 10-credit Research module.
LAW37530 Financial Law of the EU Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - - Law with PhilosophyA) Min 5 of:
Choose six of the following, or five if you select LAW37580, 10-credit Research module.
LAW37570 Insolvency Law Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - - Law with PhilosophyA) Min 5 of:
Choose six of the following, or five if you select LAW37580, 10-credit Research module.
LAW37670 Copyright Law Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - - Law with PhilosophyA) Min 5 of:
Choose six of the following, or five if you select LAW37580, 10-credit Research module.
LAW37700 Internet Law and Regulation Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - - Law with PhilosophyA) Min 5 of:
Choose six of the following, or five if you select LAW37580, 10-credit Research module.
LAW37730 Food Law Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - - Law with PhilosophyA) Min 5 of:
Choose six of the following, or five if you select LAW37580, 10-credit Research module.
LAW37760 International Refugee Law Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - - Law with PhilosophyA) Min 5 of:
Choose six of the following, or five if you select LAW37580, 10-credit Research module.
LAW20170 Company Law II Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - - Law with PhilosophyA) Min 5 of:
Choose six of the following, or five if you select LAW37580, 10-credit Research module.
LAW30160 Evidence - Practice and Principles Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - - Law with PhilosophyA) Min 5 of:
Choose six of the following, or five if you select LAW37580, 10-credit Research module.
LAW30230 Overview of Law Relating to Creation and Administration of Trusts Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - - Law with PhilosophyA) Min 5 of:
Choose six of the following, or five if you select LAW37580, 10-credit Research module.
LAW30290 Administrative Law: Remedies for Unlawful Administrative Action Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - - Law with PhilosophyA) Min 5 of:
Choose six of the following, or five if you select LAW37580, 10-credit Research module.
LAW30310 Law of the ECHR Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - - Law with PhilosophyA) Min 5 of:
Choose six of the following, or five if you select LAW37580, 10-credit Research module.
LAW30330 Employment Law: Employment Rights Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - - Law with PhilosophyA) Min 5 of:
Choose six of the following, or five if you select LAW37580, 10-credit Research module.
LAW30450 Family and Child Law Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - - Law with PhilosophyA) Min 5 of:
Choose six of the following, or five if you select LAW37580, 10-credit Research module.
LAW30820 Private International Law Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - - Law with PhilosophyA) Min 5 of:
Choose six of the following, or five if you select LAW37580, 10-credit Research module.
LAW37460 Planning Law Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - - Law with PhilosophyA) Min 5 of:
Choose six of the following, or five if you select LAW37580, 10-credit Research module.
LAW37590 International Economic Law Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - - Law with PhilosophyA) Min 5 of:
Choose six of the following, or five if you select LAW37580, 10-credit Research module.
LAW37610 Medical Law Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - - Law with PhilosophyA) Min 5 of:
Choose six of the following, or five if you select LAW37580, 10-credit Research module.
LAW37630 Law in the Classroom Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - - Law with PhilosophyA) Min 5 of:
Choose six of the following, or five if you select LAW37580, 10-credit Research module.
LAW37680 BCL Internship Spring  30
Stage 3 Options - - Law with PhilosophyA) Min 5 of:
Choose six of the following, or five if you select LAW37580, 10-credit Research module.
LAW37720 Advanced International Law: Current Issues Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - - Law with PhilosophyA) Min 5 of:
Choose six of the following, or five if you select LAW37580, 10-credit Research module.
LAW37740 Victims and Victimology Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - - PhilosophyA) Min 1 of:
Students must select a minimum of one level 3 module from the following list:
PHIL31040 Philosophy of Interpretation Autumn  10
Stage 3 Options - - PhilosophyA) Min 1 of:
Students must select a minimum of one level 3 module from the following list:
PHIL31070 Aristotle: Ethics & Politics Autumn  10
Stage 3 Options - - PhilosophyA) Min 1 of:
Students must select a minimum of one level 3 module from the following list:
PHIL31100 Philosophy of Fiction Autumn  10
Stage 3 Options - - PhilosophyA) Min 1 of:
Students must select a minimum of one level 3 module from the following list:
PHIL31180 Topics in Early Modern Philosophy Autumn  10
Stage 3 Options - - PhilosophyA) Min 1 of:
Students must select a minimum of one level 3 module from the following list:
PHIL31200 Philosophy of Law Autumn  10
Stage 3 Options - - PhilosophyA) Min 1 of:
Students must select a minimum of one level 3 module from the following list:
PHIL31080 Hist & Phil: Nazi Germany Spring  10
Stage 3 Options - - PhilosophyA) Min 1 of:
Students must select a minimum of one level 3 module from the following list:
PHIL31110 Applied Epistemology Spring  10
Stage 3 Options - - PhilosophyA) Min 1 of:
Students must select a minimum of one level 3 module from the following list:
PHIL31120 Wittgenstein Spring  10
Stage 3 Options - - PhilosophyA) Min 1 of:
Students must select a minimum of one level 3 module from the following list:
PHIL31170 Philosophy of Language Spring  10
Stage 3 Options - - PhilosophyA) Min 1 of:
Students must select a minimum of one level 3 module from the following list:
PHIL31190 Irish Enlightenment Spring  10
Stage 3 Options - - PhilosophyB) Min 0 of:
Students may either select a further two level 2 modules from the list below OR one from the list of level 3 modules above.
PHIL20240 Applied Ethics Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - - PhilosophyB) Min 0 of:
Students may either select a further two level 2 modules from the list below OR one from the list of level 3 modules above.
PHIL20440 Feminism & Gender Justice Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - - PhilosophyB) Min 0 of:
Students may either select a further two level 2 modules from the list below OR one from the list of level 3 modules above.
PHIL20490 Knowledge & Scepticism Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - - PhilosophyB) Min 0 of:
Students may either select a further two level 2 modules from the list below OR one from the list of level 3 modules above.
PHIL20500 Phenomenology & Existentialism Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - - PhilosophyB) Min 0 of:
Students may either select a further two level 2 modules from the list below OR one from the list of level 3 modules above.
PHIL20580 Plato's Republic Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - - PhilosophyB) Min 0 of:
Students may either select a further two level 2 modules from the list below OR one from the list of level 3 modules above.
PHIL20630 Art and Society Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - - PhilosophyB) Min 0 of:
Students may either select a further two level 2 modules from the list below OR one from the list of level 3 modules above.
PHIL20010 Rationalism and Empiricism Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - - PhilosophyB) Min 0 of:
Students may either select a further two level 2 modules from the list below OR one from the list of level 3 modules above.
PHIL20020 Logic Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - - PhilosophyB) Min 0 of:
Students may either select a further two level 2 modules from the list below OR one from the list of level 3 modules above.
PHIL20570 Philosophy & Literature Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - - PhilosophyB) Min 0 of:
Students may either select a further two level 2 modules from the list below OR one from the list of level 3 modules above.
PHIL20640 Philosophy of Mind and AI Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - - PhilosophyB) Min 0 of:
Students may either select a further two level 2 modules from the list below OR one from the list of level 3 modules above.
PHIL20710 Body, Mind, World Spring  5
Stage 4 Core Modules - Law with Philosophy
 LAW30180 Jurisprudence Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - - Law with PhilosophyA) Min 4 of:
Choose five of the following, or four if you select LAW37580, 10-credit Research module.
LAW37580 Research Module 10 cr 2 Trimester duration (Aut-Spr)  10
Stage 4 Options - - Law with PhilosophyA) Min 4 of:
Choose five of the following, or four if you select LAW37580, 10-credit Research module.
LAW30010 Banking Law Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - - Law with PhilosophyA) Min 4 of:
Choose five of the following, or four if you select LAW37580, 10-credit Research module.
LAW30060 Equity: History, Doctrines, Remedies Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - - Law with PhilosophyA) Min 4 of:
Choose five of the following, or four if you select LAW37580, 10-credit Research module.
LAW30070 Evidence - Foundations Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - - Law with PhilosophyA) Min 4 of:
Choose five of the following, or four if you select LAW37580, 10-credit Research module.
LAW30090 Revenue Law: Introduction to Revenue Law Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - - Law with PhilosophyA) Min 4 of:
Choose five of the following, or four if you select LAW37580, 10-credit Research module.
LAW30170 Employment Law: the Contract of Employment Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - - Law with PhilosophyA) Min 4 of:
Choose five of the following, or four if you select LAW37580, 10-credit Research module.
LAW30240 Administrative Law: Grounds of Review Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - - Law with PhilosophyA) Min 4 of:
Choose five of the following, or four if you select LAW37580, 10-credit Research module.
LAW30300 Punishment and Penal Policy Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - - Law with PhilosophyA) Min 4 of:
Choose five of the following, or four if you select LAW37580, 10-credit Research module.
LAW30400 Matrimonial Law and Reliefs Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - - Law with PhilosophyA) Min 4 of:
Choose five of the following, or four if you select LAW37580, 10-credit Research module.
LAW30440 Environmental Law and Policy Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - - Law with PhilosophyA) Min 4 of:
Choose five of the following, or four if you select LAW37580, 10-credit Research module.
LAW30470 International Human Rights Law Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - - Law with PhilosophyA) Min 4 of:
Choose five of the following, or four if you select LAW37580, 10-credit Research module.
LAW30610 Commercial Law Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - - Law with PhilosophyA) Min 4 of:
Choose five of the following, or four if you select LAW37580, 10-credit Research module.
LAW30640 Competition Law in Practice Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - - Law with PhilosophyA) Min 4 of:
Choose five of the following, or four if you select LAW37580, 10-credit Research module.
LAW30690 Advocacy and Mooting Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - - Law with PhilosophyA) Min 4 of:
Choose five of the following, or four if you select LAW37580, 10-credit Research module.
LAW30700 The Lawyer, Professional Ethics & Legal Practice Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - - Law with PhilosophyA) Min 4 of:
Choose five of the following, or four if you select LAW37580, 10-credit Research module.
LAW30730 Public International Law Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - - Law with PhilosophyA) Min 4 of:
Choose five of the following, or four if you select LAW37580, 10-credit Research module.
LAW30870 Patent and Trade Mark Law Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - - Law with PhilosophyA) Min 4 of:
Choose five of the following, or four if you select LAW37580, 10-credit Research module.
LAW37520 International Family Law Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - - Law with PhilosophyA) Min 4 of:
Choose five of the following, or four if you select LAW37580, 10-credit Research module.
LAW37530 Financial Law of the EU Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - - Law with PhilosophyA) Min 4 of:
Choose five of the following, or four if you select LAW37580, 10-credit Research module.
LAW37570 Insolvency Law Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - - Law with PhilosophyA) Min 4 of:
Choose five of the following, or four if you select LAW37580, 10-credit Research module.
LAW37670 Copyright Law Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - - Law with PhilosophyA) Min 4 of:
Choose five of the following, or four if you select LAW37580, 10-credit Research module.
LAW37700 Internet Law and Regulation Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - - Law with PhilosophyA) Min 4 of:
Choose five of the following, or four if you select LAW37580, 10-credit Research module.
LAW37730 Food Law Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - - Law with PhilosophyA) Min 4 of:
Choose five of the following, or four if you select LAW37580, 10-credit Research module.
LAW37760 International Refugee Law Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - - Law with PhilosophyA) Min 4 of:
Choose five of the following, or four if you select LAW37580, 10-credit Research module.
LAW30160 Evidence - Practice and Principles Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - - Law with PhilosophyA) Min 4 of:
Choose five of the following, or four if you select LAW37580, 10-credit Research module.
LAW30230 Overview of Law Relating to Creation and Administration of Trusts Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - - Law with PhilosophyA) Min 4 of:
Choose five of the following, or four if you select LAW37580, 10-credit Research module.
LAW30290 Administrative Law: Remedies for Unlawful Administrative Action Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - - Law with PhilosophyA) Min 4 of:
Choose five of the following, or four if you select LAW37580, 10-credit Research module.
LAW30310 Law of the ECHR Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - - Law with PhilosophyA) Min 4 of:
Choose five of the following, or four if you select LAW37580, 10-credit Research module.
LAW30330 Employment Law: Employment Rights Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - - Law with PhilosophyA) Min 4 of:
Choose five of the following, or four if you select LAW37580, 10-credit Research module.
LAW30450 Family and Child Law Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - - Law with PhilosophyA) Min 4 of:
Choose five of the following, or four if you select LAW37580, 10-credit Research module.
LAW30550 Legal History: The History of Public Law Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - - Law with PhilosophyA) Min 4 of:
Choose five of the following, or four if you select LAW37580, 10-credit Research module.
LAW30570 Contemporary Issues in Law and Politics Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - - Law with PhilosophyA) Min 4 of:
Choose five of the following, or four if you select LAW37580, 10-credit Research module.
LAW30820 Private International Law Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - - Law with PhilosophyA) Min 4 of:
Choose five of the following, or four if you select LAW37580, 10-credit Research module.
LAW37460 Planning Law Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - - Law with PhilosophyA) Min 4 of:
Choose five of the following, or four if you select LAW37580, 10-credit Research module.
LAW37590 International Economic Law Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - - Law with PhilosophyA) Min 4 of:
Choose five of the following, or four if you select LAW37580, 10-credit Research module.
LAW37610 Medical Law Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - - Law with PhilosophyA) Min 4 of:
Choose five of the following, or four if you select LAW37580, 10-credit Research module.
LAW37630 Law in the Classroom Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - - Law with PhilosophyA) Min 4 of:
Choose five of the following, or four if you select LAW37580, 10-credit Research module.
LAW37720 Advanced International Law: Current Issues Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - - Law with PhilosophyA) Min 4 of:
Choose five of the following, or four if you select LAW37580, 10-credit Research module.
LAW37740 Victims and Victimology Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - - Law with PhilosophyA) Min 4 of:
Choose five of the following, or four if you select LAW37580, 10-credit Research module.
LAW37750 Financial Services in Ireland Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - - PhilosophyA)2 of:
Choose two modules from the list below. Students who were on trimester exchange in Stage 3 should choose PHIL31040 if not taking LAW30060.For PHIL31130 and PHIL31140, selection is based on GPA in Philosophy. Please email philosophy@ucd.ie to apply
 PHIL31040 Philosophy of Interpretation Autumn  10
Stage 4 Options - - PhilosophyA)2 of:
Choose two modules from the list below. Students who were on trimester exchange in Stage 3 should choose PHIL31040 if not taking LAW30060.For PHIL31130 and PHIL31140, selection is based on GPA in Philosophy. Please email philosophy@ucd.ie to apply
 PHIL31070 Aristotle: Ethics & Politics Autumn  10
Stage 4 Options - - PhilosophyA)2 of:
Choose two modules from the list below. Students who were on trimester exchange in Stage 3 should choose PHIL31040 if not taking LAW30060.For PHIL31130 and PHIL31140, selection is based on GPA in Philosophy. Please email philosophy@ucd.ie to apply
 PHIL31100 Philosophy of Fiction Autumn  10
Stage 4 Options - - PhilosophyA)2 of:
Choose two modules from the list below. Students who were on trimester exchange in Stage 3 should choose PHIL31040 if not taking LAW30060.For PHIL31130 and PHIL31140, selection is based on GPA in Philosophy. Please email philosophy@ucd.ie to apply
 PHIL31130 Training as a Phil Researcher Autumn  10
Stage 4 Options - - PhilosophyA)2 of:
Choose two modules from the list below. Students who were on trimester exchange in Stage 3 should choose PHIL31040 if not taking LAW30060.For PHIL31130 and PHIL31140, selection is based on GPA in Philosophy. Please email philosophy@ucd.ie to apply
 PHIL31180 Topics in Early Modern Philosophy Autumn  10
Stage 4 Options - - PhilosophyA)2 of:
Choose two modules from the list below. Students who were on trimester exchange in Stage 3 should choose PHIL31040 if not taking LAW30060.For PHIL31130 and PHIL31140, selection is based on GPA in Philosophy. Please email philosophy@ucd.ie to apply
 PHIL31200 Philosophy of Law Autumn  10
Stage 4 Options - - PhilosophyA)2 of:
Choose two modules from the list below. Students who were on trimester exchange in Stage 3 should choose PHIL31040 if not taking LAW30060.For PHIL31130 and PHIL31140, selection is based on GPA in Philosophy. Please email philosophy@ucd.ie to apply
 PHIL31080 Hist & Phil: Nazi Germany Spring  10
Stage 4 Options - - PhilosophyA)2 of:
Choose two modules from the list below. Students who were on trimester exchange in Stage 3 should choose PHIL31040 if not taking LAW30060.For PHIL31130 and PHIL31140, selection is based on GPA in Philosophy. Please email philosophy@ucd.ie to apply
 PHIL31110 Applied Epistemology Spring  10
Stage 4 Options - - PhilosophyA)2 of:
Choose two modules from the list below. Students who were on trimester exchange in Stage 3 should choose PHIL31040 if not taking LAW30060.For PHIL31130 and PHIL31140, selection is based on GPA in Philosophy. Please email philosophy@ucd.ie to apply
 PHIL31120 Wittgenstein Spring  10
Stage 4 Options - - PhilosophyA)2 of:
Choose two modules from the list below. Students who were on trimester exchange in Stage 3 should choose PHIL31040 if not taking LAW30060.For PHIL31130 and PHIL31140, selection is based on GPA in Philosophy. Please email philosophy@ucd.ie to apply
 PHIL31140 Philosophy Research Project Spring  10
Stage 4 Options - - PhilosophyA)2 of:
Choose two modules from the list below. Students who were on trimester exchange in Stage 3 should choose PHIL31040 if not taking LAW30060.For PHIL31130 and PHIL31140, selection is based on GPA in Philosophy. Please email philosophy@ucd.ie to apply
 PHIL31190 Irish Enlightenment Spring  10

SDG4 SDG5 SDG 8 SDG 9 SDG 10 SDG 16

 

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 .   

The Law degrees at UCD incorporate a diverse range of formal and informal learning opportunities for students, delivered by excellent researchers who are leading their fields globally, and embedding the UN’s sustainable development goals (SDG’s) in their educational activities where appropriate.

Law governs many aspects of our lives. 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. Law students gain a deep understanding of Law and develop real-world skills in research, communication and leadership. By integrating their legal expertise with the goals of sustainable development, our graduates can significantly contribute to advancing these global objectives and creating a more just, equitable, and sustainable world.

Through learning how policy makers respond to societal challenges, students are equipped to make a difference to the world, affect cultural change, contribute to public service or corporate responsibility to advance the sustainable development goals. The curriculum for our law degrees align 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)

The degree course of Law with Philosophy allowed me to gain a strong understanding of the law on many levels. The breadth of subjects available in UCD meant that knowledge of any area of law was always at my fingertips. In addition, through my philosophy studies, I gained the skills necessary to consider and challenge the ethical, political and human aspects of the law and of life. It allowed me to study law modules with philosophical elements and vice-versa. Both subjects allowed me to hone my skills of critical thinking, ethical reasoning and problem solving. This course enabled me to become proficient in research and writing. (Louis is now a Trainee Solicitor in a major Dublin Law Firm.)

Louis Bourke, Graduate

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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General application route(s) for Irish/UK/EU applicants* for International (non-EU) applicants* to Law with Philosophy:

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Additional special entry route(s) to Law with Philosophy:

These options have additional eligibility requirements to cater for specific applicant cohorts. You should not apply via these routes before consulting the requirements or contacting the responsible UCD office.

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Application to this Non-EU Access Progression Pathway is by invitation only. If you are not currently enrolled on an Access programme at UCD, your application will be marked as invalid.
If you are not a current Access student, but you are a non-EU applicant seeking admission to an undergraduate degree, please submit an application via the "Undergraduate Degree (Non-EU)" course type.
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Commencing September 2026
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Application to this Non-EU Access Progression Pathway is by invitation only. If you are not currently enrolled on an Access programme at UCD, your application will be marked as invalid.
If you are not a current Access student, but you are a non-EU applicant seeking admission to an undergraduate degree, please submit an application via the "Undergraduate Degree (Non-EU)" course type.
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