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Law and politics are inextricably linked by the legislative process. This course allows you to obtain a highly respected law degree, whilst also acquiring a deeper understanding of political theory and the political process. Many UCD law graduates have progressed to political careers. Others have become highprofile political commentators.

About This Course

Law and politics are inextricably linked by the legislative process. This course allows you to obtain a highly respected law degree, whilst also acquiring a deeper understanding of political theory and the political process. Many UCD law graduates have progressed to political careers. Others have become highprofile political commentators.

First & Second Year

First year focuses on core Law modules, including: Constitutional Law • Contract Law • Tort Law In addition, you are introduced to political theory and Irish and international political systems.

In second year, you will study: EU Law • Property Law • Criminal Law

You will also take modules that engage with political theory, comparative politics and international relations.

Third & Fourth Year

With a wide choice of law and politics modules, you can choose to pursue your own areas of interest. These include:

Jurisprudence • Media Law • Human Rights Law • Contemporary Issues in Law & Politics • Foreign Policy • Political Economy • Middle East Politics

Clinical Legal Education Centre (CLEC) modules are also available, including Advocacy & Mooting, Alternative Dispute Resolution and Law, Ethics & Legal Practice.

Law students are often very active in university politics and in the Students’ Union. As a BCL (Law with Politics) student, you may be interested in developing your practical skills through participation in the legal information clinics of the UCD Student Legal Service.

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 within a range of organisations that the school has partnered with. (Note: this is an alternative to international study).

As part of your Law with Politics 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 Politics) graduates are well equipped to pursue careers in: • Legal practice • Politics • Broadcasting • Journalism • Legislative drafting (e.g. in the Office of Parliamentary Counsel) • Academia • Non-Governmental Organisations • Public Service

Relevant graduate study programmes include: International Human Rights • European Law & Governance • International Relations

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 - Law with Politics
LAW10050 Constitutional Law: Institutional Framework of the Constitution of Ireland Autumn  5
Stage 1 Core Modules - Law with Politics
LAW10190 Negligence and Related Matters Autumn  5
Stage 1 Core Modules - Law with Politics
LAW10270 Civil Procedure Autumn  5
Stage 1 Core Modules - Law with Politics
LAW10340 Contract: Formation Autumn  5
Stage 1 Core Modules - Law with Politics
LAW10420 Legal and Professional Skills Autumn  5
Stage 1 Core Modules - Law with Politics
LAW10060 Constitutional Law: Fundamental Rights under the Constitution of Ireland Spring  5
Stage 1 Core Modules - Law with Politics
LAW10200 Nominate Torts Spring  5
Stage 1 Core Modules - Law with Politics
LAW10350 Contract: Vitiating Factors and Remedies Spring  5
Stage 1 Core Modules - Law with Politics
LAW10360 General Introduction to the Irish Legal System Spring  5
Stage 1 Core Modules - Politics
POL10160 Foundations of Contemporary Politics Autumn  5
Stage 1 Core Modules - Politics
POL10180 Foundations of Pol Theory Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - - Law with PoliticsA) Min 0 of:
The below module can be chosen an elective.
LAW10260 Criminal Procedure Spring  5
Stage 2 Core Modules - Law with Politics
LAW20330 EU Constitutional Law Autumn  5
Stage 2 Core Modules - Law with Politics
LAW20370 Property Law I Autumn  5
Stage 2 Core Modules - Law with Politics
LAW20390 Criminal Liability Autumn  5
Stage 2 Core Modules - Law with Politics
LAW20340 EU Economic Law Spring  5
Stage 2 Core Modules - Law with Politics
LAW20380 Property Law II Spring  5
Stage 2 Core Modules - Law with Politics
LAW20400 Criminal Offences and Defences Spring  5
Stage 2 Core Modules - Politics
INRL20040 Theories and Concepts in International Relations Autumn  5
Stage 2 Core Modules - Politics
POL20010 Individuals and the State: The Idea of Freedom in the History of Political Thought Autumn  5
Stage 2 Core Modules - Politics
POL20020 Comparative Politics Spring  5
Stage 2 Options - - Law with PoliticsA) 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 PoliticsA) 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 - - PoliticsA) Min 1 of:
Select one option module.
INRL20080 Irish Foreign Policy Autumn  5
Stage 2 Options - - PoliticsA) Min 1 of:
Select one option module.
INRL20160 Introduction to European Union Politics Autumn  5
Stage 2 Options - - PoliticsA) Min 1 of:
Select one option module.
POL10170 Foundations in Political Research Autumn  5
Stage 2 Options - - PoliticsA) Min 1 of:
Select one option module.
POL20260 Introduction to Chinese Politics Autumn  5
Stage 2 Options - - PoliticsA) Min 1 of:
Select one option module.
POL20270 Post-Soviet Politics Autumn  5
Stage 2 Options - - PoliticsA) Min 1 of:
Select one option module.
DEV20010 Topics in Intl Development Spring  5
Stage 2 Options - - PoliticsA) Min 1 of:
Select one option module.
DEV20130 Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals Spring  5
Stage 2 Options - - PoliticsA) Min 1 of:
Select one option module.
INRL20110 Intro to Middle East Politics Spring  5
Stage 2 Options - - PoliticsA) Min 1 of:
Select one option module.
POL10120 Foundations in Global Development Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - - Law with PoliticsA) 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 PoliticsA) 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 PoliticsA) 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 PoliticsA) 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 PoliticsA) 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 PoliticsA) 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 PoliticsA) 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 PoliticsA) Min 5 of:
Choose six of the following, or five if you select LAW37580, 10-credit Research module.
LAW30180 Jurisprudence Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - - Law with PoliticsA) 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 PoliticsA) 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 PoliticsA) 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 PoliticsA) 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 PoliticsA) 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 PoliticsA) 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 PoliticsA) 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 PoliticsA) 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 PoliticsA) Min 5 of:
Choose six of the following, or five if you select LAW37580, 10-credit Research module.
LAW30870 Patent Law and Trademarks Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - - Law with PoliticsA) Min 5 of:
Choose six of the following, or five if you select LAW37580, 10-credit Research module.
LAW37470 Advanced International Law - The Law of Int Organisations Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - - Law with PoliticsA) 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 PoliticsA) Min 5 of:
Choose six of the following, or five if you select LAW37580, 10-credit Research module.
LAW37560 Social Inclusion Law Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - - Law with PoliticsA) 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 PoliticsA) 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 PoliticsA) 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 PoliticsA) 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 PoliticsA) 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 PoliticsA) Min 5 of:
Choose six of the following, or five if you select LAW37580, 10-credit Research module.
LAW30190 Media Law Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - - Law with PoliticsA) 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 PoliticsA) 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 PoliticsA) Min 5 of:
Choose six of the following, or five if you select LAW37580, 10-credit Research module.
LAW30300 Criminology: Criminal Justice and Penology Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - - Law with PoliticsA) 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 PoliticsA) 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 PoliticsA) 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 PoliticsA) 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 PoliticsA) Min 5 of:
Choose six of the following, or five if you select LAW37580, 10-credit Research module.
LAW37430 Jury Trials Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - - Law with PoliticsA) 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 PoliticsA) 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 PoliticsA) Min 5 of:
Choose six of the following, or five if you select LAW37580, 10-credit Research module.
LAW37600 Migration Law Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - - Law with PoliticsA) 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 PoliticsA) Min 5 of:
Choose six of the following, or five if you select LAW37580, 10-credit Research module.
LAW37620 Law and Hate Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - - Law with PoliticsA) 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 PoliticsA) 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 PoliticsA) Min 5 of:
Choose six of the following, or five if you select LAW37580, 10-credit Research module.
LAW37710 Applied Legal Skills Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - - PoliticsA) Min 1 of:
Stage 3 students may select either A) TWO level-3 modules or B) ONE level-3 module and TWO level-2 modules. The total credit should be 20.
DEV30010 Sustainable Development through the Lens of Gender Autumn  10
Stage 3 Options - - PoliticsA) Min 1 of:
Stage 3 students may select either A) TWO level-3 modules or B) ONE level-3 module and TWO level-2 modules. The total credit should be 20.
INRL30330 Integration and Fragmentation in the Global System Autumn  10
Stage 3 Options - - PoliticsA) Min 1 of:
Stage 3 students may select either A) TWO level-3 modules or B) ONE level-3 module and TWO level-2 modules. The total credit should be 20.
INRL30370 Terrorism & Political Violence Autumn  10
Stage 3 Options - - PoliticsA) Min 1 of:
Stage 3 students may select either A) TWO level-3 modules or B) ONE level-3 module and TWO level-2 modules. The total credit should be 20.
POL30780 Justice in Education Autumn  10
Stage 3 Options - - PoliticsA) Min 1 of:
Stage 3 students may select either A) TWO level-3 modules or B) ONE level-3 module and TWO level-2 modules. The total credit should be 20.
POL36120 Gender, Religion & Colonialism Autumn  10
Stage 3 Options - - PoliticsA) Min 1 of:
Stage 3 students may select either A) TWO level-3 modules or B) ONE level-3 module and TWO level-2 modules. The total credit should be 20.
POL36160 Northern Ireland Politics Autumn  10
Stage 3 Options - - PoliticsA) Min 1 of:
Stage 3 students may select either A) TWO level-3 modules or B) ONE level-3 module and TWO level-2 modules. The total credit should be 20.
POL36180 Politics of Care Autumn  10
Stage 3 Options - - PoliticsA) Min 1 of:
Stage 3 students may select either A) TWO level-3 modules or B) ONE level-3 module and TWO level-2 modules. The total credit should be 20.
POL36190 Political Networks Autumn  10
Stage 3 Options - - PoliticsA) Min 1 of:
Stage 3 students may select either A) TWO level-3 modules or B) ONE level-3 module and TWO level-2 modules. The total credit should be 20.
POL36200 Democracy, Elections and Campaigns Autumn  10
Stage 3 Options - - PoliticsA) Min 1 of:
Stage 3 students may select either A) TWO level-3 modules or B) ONE level-3 module and TWO level-2 modules. The total credit should be 20.
INRL30390 Foreign Policy Mistakes Spring  10
Stage 3 Options - - PoliticsA) Min 1 of:
Stage 3 students may select either A) TWO level-3 modules or B) ONE level-3 module and TWO level-2 modules. The total credit should be 20.
INRL30400 EU Foreign Policy: understanding how the European Union and its member states engage with the world Spring  10
Stage 3 Options - - PoliticsA) Min 1 of:
Stage 3 students may select either A) TWO level-3 modules or B) ONE level-3 module and TWO level-2 modules. The total credit should be 20.
POL30660 Data Analytics for Social Sciences Spring  10
Stage 3 Options - - PoliticsA) Min 1 of:
Stage 3 students may select either A) TWO level-3 modules or B) ONE level-3 module and TWO level-2 modules. The total credit should be 20.
POL30680 Gender and Politics Spring  10
Stage 3 Options - - PoliticsA) Min 1 of:
Stage 3 students may select either A) TWO level-3 modules or B) ONE level-3 module and TWO level-2 modules. The total credit should be 20.
POL30690 Introduction to Asian Politics Spring  10
Stage 3 Options - - PoliticsA) Min 1 of:
Stage 3 students may select either A) TWO level-3 modules or B) ONE level-3 module and TWO level-2 modules. The total credit should be 20.
POL30730 Political Activism in the Middle East Spring  10
Stage 3 Options - - PoliticsA) Min 1 of:
Stage 3 students may select either A) TWO level-3 modules or B) ONE level-3 module and TWO level-2 modules. The total credit should be 20.
POL30820 Political Risk and Foreign Direct Investment Spring  10
Stage 3 Options - - PoliticsA) Min 1 of:
Stage 3 students may select either A) TWO level-3 modules or B) ONE level-3 module and TWO level-2 modules. The total credit should be 20.
POL30840 Electoral Systems and their Consequences Spring  10
Stage 3 Options - - PoliticsA) Min 1 of:
Stage 3 students may select either A) TWO level-3 modules or B) ONE level-3 module and TWO level-2 modules. The total credit should be 20.
POL36110 Comparative Political Theory Spring  10
Stage 3 Options - - PoliticsA) Min 1 of:
Stage 3 students may select either A) TWO level-3 modules or B) ONE level-3 module and TWO level-2 modules. The total credit should be 20.
POL36150 Feminist Perspectives on Social Policy Spring  10
Stage 3 Options - - PoliticsA) Min 1 of:
Stage 3 students may select either A) TWO level-3 modules or B) ONE level-3 module and TWO level-2 modules. The total credit should be 20.
POL36170 Respecting Diversity Spring  10
Stage 3 Options - - PoliticsA) Min 1 of:
Stage 3 students may select either A) TWO level-3 modules or B) ONE level-3 module and TWO level-2 modules. The total credit should be 20.
POL36220 Political Communication and Propaganda Spring  10
Stage 3 Options - - PoliticsA) Min 1 of:
Stage 3 students may select either A) TWO level-3 modules or B) ONE level-3 module and TWO level-2 modules. The total credit should be 20.
POL36230 Authoritarian Politics Spring  10
Stage 3 Options - - PoliticsA) Min 1 of:
Stage 3 students may select either A) TWO level-3 modules or B) ONE level-3 module and TWO level-2 modules. The total credit should be 20.
POL36240 Diplomacy & Int. Organisation Spring  10
Stage 3 Options - - PoliticsC) Min 0CR:
Stage 3 students may select either A) TWO 10-credit modules or B) ONE 10-credit module and TWO 5-credit modules. Students who wish to take POL20050 must complete POL10170 in Autumn.
INRL20080 Irish Foreign Policy Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - - PoliticsC) Min 0CR:
Stage 3 students may select either A) TWO 10-credit modules or B) ONE 10-credit module and TWO 5-credit modules. Students who wish to take POL20050 must complete POL10170 in Autumn.
INRL20160 Introduction to European Union Politics Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - - PoliticsC) Min 0CR:
Stage 3 students may select either A) TWO 10-credit modules or B) ONE 10-credit module and TWO 5-credit modules. Students who wish to take POL20050 must complete POL10170 in Autumn.
POL10170 Foundations in Political Research Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - - PoliticsC) Min 0CR:
Stage 3 students may select either A) TWO 10-credit modules or B) ONE 10-credit module and TWO 5-credit modules. Students who wish to take POL20050 must complete POL10170 in Autumn.
POL20260 Introduction to Chinese Politics Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - - PoliticsC) Min 0CR:
Stage 3 students may select either A) TWO 10-credit modules or B) ONE 10-credit module and TWO 5-credit modules. Students who wish to take POL20050 must complete POL10170 in Autumn.
POL20270 Post-Soviet Politics Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - - PoliticsC) Min 0CR:
Stage 3 students may select either A) TWO 10-credit modules or B) ONE 10-credit module and TWO 5-credit modules. Students who wish to take POL20050 must complete POL10170 in Autumn.
DEV20010 Topics in Intl Development Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - - PoliticsC) Min 0CR:
Stage 3 students may select either A) TWO 10-credit modules or B) ONE 10-credit module and TWO 5-credit modules. Students who wish to take POL20050 must complete POL10170 in Autumn.
DEV20130 Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - - PoliticsC) Min 0CR:
Stage 3 students may select either A) TWO 10-credit modules or B) ONE 10-credit module and TWO 5-credit modules. Students who wish to take POL20050 must complete POL10170 in Autumn.
INRL20110 Intro to Middle East Politics Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - - PoliticsC) Min 0CR:
Stage 3 students may select either A) TWO 10-credit modules or B) ONE 10-credit module and TWO 5-credit modules. Students who wish to take POL20050 must complete POL10170 in Autumn.
POL10120 Foundations in Global Development Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - - PoliticsC) Min 0CR:
Stage 3 students may select either A) TWO 10-credit modules or B) ONE 10-credit module and TWO 5-credit modules. Students who wish to take POL20050 must complete POL10170 in Autumn.
POL20050 Research Methods in Political Science Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - - PoliticsC) Min 0CR:
Stage 3 students may select either A) TWO 10-credit modules or B) ONE 10-credit module and TWO 5-credit modules. Students who wish to take POL20050 must complete POL10170 in Autumn.
POL36210 Climate Targets and Their Implementation in the European Regions (UZH) Spring  5
Stage 4 Core Modules - Law with Politics
LAW30570 Contemporary Issues in Law and Politics Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - - Law with PoliticsA) 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 PoliticsA) 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 PoliticsA) 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 PoliticsA) 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 PoliticsA) 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 PoliticsA) 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 PoliticsA) Min 4 of:
Choose five of the following, or four if you select LAW37580, 10-credit Research module.
LAW30180 Jurisprudence Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - - Law with PoliticsA) 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 PoliticsA) 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 PoliticsA) 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 PoliticsA) 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 PoliticsA) 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 PoliticsA) 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 PoliticsA) 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 PoliticsA) 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 PoliticsA) 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 PoliticsA) Min 4 of:
Choose five of the following, or four if you select LAW37580, 10-credit Research module.
LAW30870 Patent Law and Trademarks Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - - Law with PoliticsA) Min 4 of:
Choose five of the following, or four if you select LAW37580, 10-credit Research module.
LAW37470 Advanced International Law - The Law of Int Organisations Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - - Law with PoliticsA) 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 PoliticsA) Min 4 of:
Choose five of the following, or four if you select LAW37580, 10-credit Research module.
LAW37560 Social Inclusion Law Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - - Law with PoliticsA) 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 PoliticsA) 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 PoliticsA) 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 PoliticsA) 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 PoliticsA) Min 4 of:
Choose five of the following, or four if you select LAW37580, 10-credit Research module.
LAW30190 Media Law Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - - Law with PoliticsA) 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 PoliticsA) 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 PoliticsA) Min 4 of:
Choose five of the following, or four if you select LAW37580, 10-credit Research module.
LAW30300 Criminology: Criminal Justice and Penology Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - - Law with PoliticsA) 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 PoliticsA) 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 PoliticsA) 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 PoliticsA) 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 PoliticsA) 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 PoliticsA) Min 4 of:
Choose five of the following, or four if you select LAW37580, 10-credit Research module.
LAW37430 Jury Trials Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - - Law with PoliticsA) 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 PoliticsA) 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 PoliticsA) Min 4 of:
Choose five of the following, or four if you select LAW37580, 10-credit Research module.
LAW37600 Migration Law Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - - Law with PoliticsA) 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 PoliticsA) Min 4 of:
Choose five of the following, or four if you select LAW37580, 10-credit Research module.
LAW37620 Law and Hate Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - - Law with PoliticsA) 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 PoliticsA) Min 4 of:
Choose five of the following, or four if you select LAW37580, 10-credit Research module.
LAW37710 Applied Legal Skills Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - - PoliticsB)2 of:
20 credits (TWO Level 3 10 cr modules) must be selected here. Students wishing to select POL30860/30870 must contact the administration office in the Politics Department. They must be taken together.
DEV30010 Sustainable Development through the Lens of Gender Autumn  10
Stage 4 Options - - PoliticsB)2 of:
20 credits (TWO Level 3 10 cr modules) must be selected here. Students wishing to select POL30860/30870 must contact the administration office in the Politics Department. They must be taken together.
INRL30330 Integration and Fragmentation in the Global System Autumn  10
Stage 4 Options - - PoliticsB)2 of:
20 credits (TWO Level 3 10 cr modules) must be selected here. Students wishing to select POL30860/30870 must contact the administration office in the Politics Department. They must be taken together.
INRL30370 Terrorism & Political Violence Autumn  10
Stage 4 Options - - PoliticsB)2 of:
20 credits (TWO Level 3 10 cr modules) must be selected here. Students wishing to select POL30860/30870 must contact the administration office in the Politics Department. They must be taken together.
POL30780 Justice in Education Autumn  10
Stage 4 Options - - PoliticsB)2 of:
20 credits (TWO Level 3 10 cr modules) must be selected here. Students wishing to select POL30860/30870 must contact the administration office in the Politics Department. They must be taken together.
POL30860 Advanced Seminar in Politics 1 Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - - PoliticsB)2 of:
20 credits (TWO Level 3 10 cr modules) must be selected here. Students wishing to select POL30860/30870 must contact the administration office in the Politics Department. They must be taken together.
POL36120 Gender, Religion & Colonialism Autumn  10
Stage 4 Options - - PoliticsB)2 of:
20 credits (TWO Level 3 10 cr modules) must be selected here. Students wishing to select POL30860/30870 must contact the administration office in the Politics Department. They must be taken together.
POL36160 Northern Ireland Politics Autumn  10
Stage 4 Options - - PoliticsB)2 of:
20 credits (TWO Level 3 10 cr modules) must be selected here. Students wishing to select POL30860/30870 must contact the administration office in the Politics Department. They must be taken together.
POL36180 Politics of Care Autumn  10
Stage 4 Options - - PoliticsB)2 of:
20 credits (TWO Level 3 10 cr modules) must be selected here. Students wishing to select POL30860/30870 must contact the administration office in the Politics Department. They must be taken together.
POL36190 Political Networks Autumn  10
Stage 4 Options - - PoliticsB)2 of:
20 credits (TWO Level 3 10 cr modules) must be selected here. Students wishing to select POL30860/30870 must contact the administration office in the Politics Department. They must be taken together.
POL36200 Democracy, Elections and Campaigns Autumn  10
Stage 4 Options - - PoliticsB)2 of:
20 credits (TWO Level 3 10 cr modules) must be selected here. Students wishing to select POL30860/30870 must contact the administration office in the Politics Department. They must be taken together.
INRL30390 Foreign Policy Mistakes Spring  10
Stage 4 Options - - PoliticsB)2 of:
20 credits (TWO Level 3 10 cr modules) must be selected here. Students wishing to select POL30860/30870 must contact the administration office in the Politics Department. They must be taken together.
INRL30400 EU Foreign Policy: understanding how the European Union and its member states engage with the world Spring  10
Stage 4 Options - - PoliticsB)2 of:
20 credits (TWO Level 3 10 cr modules) must be selected here. Students wishing to select POL30860/30870 must contact the administration office in the Politics Department. They must be taken together.
POL30660 Data Analytics for Social Sciences Spring  10
Stage 4 Options - - PoliticsB)2 of:
20 credits (TWO Level 3 10 cr modules) must be selected here. Students wishing to select POL30860/30870 must contact the administration office in the Politics Department. They must be taken together.
POL30680 Gender and Politics Spring  10
Stage 4 Options - - PoliticsB)2 of:
20 credits (TWO Level 3 10 cr modules) must be selected here. Students wishing to select POL30860/30870 must contact the administration office in the Politics Department. They must be taken together.
POL30690 Introduction to Asian Politics Spring  10
Stage 4 Options - - PoliticsB)2 of:
20 credits (TWO Level 3 10 cr modules) must be selected here. Students wishing to select POL30860/30870 must contact the administration office in the Politics Department. They must be taken together.
POL30730 Political Activism in the Middle East Spring  10
Stage 4 Options - - PoliticsB)2 of:
20 credits (TWO Level 3 10 cr modules) must be selected here. Students wishing to select POL30860/30870 must contact the administration office in the Politics Department. They must be taken together.
POL30820 Political Risk and Foreign Direct Investment Spring  10
Stage 4 Options - - PoliticsB)2 of:
20 credits (TWO Level 3 10 cr modules) must be selected here. Students wishing to select POL30860/30870 must contact the administration office in the Politics Department. They must be taken together.
POL30840 Electoral Systems and their Consequences Spring  10
Stage 4 Options - - PoliticsB)2 of:
20 credits (TWO Level 3 10 cr modules) must be selected here. Students wishing to select POL30860/30870 must contact the administration office in the Politics Department. They must be taken together.
POL30870 Advanced Seminar in Politics 2 Spring  15
Stage 4 Options - - PoliticsB)2 of:
20 credits (TWO Level 3 10 cr modules) must be selected here. Students wishing to select POL30860/30870 must contact the administration office in the Politics Department. They must be taken together.
POL36110 Comparative Political Theory Spring  10
Stage 4 Options - - PoliticsB)2 of:
20 credits (TWO Level 3 10 cr modules) must be selected here. Students wishing to select POL30860/30870 must contact the administration office in the Politics Department. They must be taken together.
POL36150 Feminist Perspectives on Social Policy Spring  10
Stage 4 Options - - PoliticsB)2 of:
20 credits (TWO Level 3 10 cr modules) must be selected here. Students wishing to select POL30860/30870 must contact the administration office in the Politics Department. They must be taken together.
POL36170 Respecting Diversity Spring  10
Stage 4 Options - - PoliticsB)2 of:
20 credits (TWO Level 3 10 cr modules) must be selected here. Students wishing to select POL30860/30870 must contact the administration office in the Politics Department. They must be taken together.
POL36220 Political Communication and Propaganda Spring  10
Stage 4 Options - - PoliticsB)2 of:
20 credits (TWO Level 3 10 cr modules) must be selected here. Students wishing to select POL30860/30870 must contact the administration office in the Politics Department. They must be taken together.
POL36230 Authoritarian Politics Spring  10
Stage 4 Options - - PoliticsB)2 of:
20 credits (TWO Level 3 10 cr modules) must be selected here. Students wishing to select POL30860/30870 must contact the administration office in the Politics Department. They must be taken together.
POL36240 Diplomacy & Int. Organisation 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)

Law permeates every aspect of our lives, shaping our society and governance. Politics in turn, determines the creation and implementation of these laws. Politics emphasises the importance of law in our democracy. This is why I chose Law with Politics. I love being able to explore different aspects of the Law and how they intersect with politics. During my time in UCD I have been involved with UCD Law Societies. My roles included being a diversity & inclusion officer, outreach officer, and contributor to the University Observer. I have gained invaluable skills and unique experiences which will undoubtedly stand to me as I begin my legal career.

Deborah Obarisiagbon, Student

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.

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

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

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.