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.
This course is available through the following application route(s)
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
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
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.
Trimester | Credits | |||
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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 |
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.
How to Apply
General application route(s) for Irish/UK/EU applicants* for International (non-EU) applicants* to Law with Politics:
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showAudience-audienceInt | LWS6 Law Bachelor of Civil Law Full-Time Commencing September 2025 Undergraduate Degree (Non EU) Non EU Undergraduates |
showAudience-audienceEU | DN600 Law Bachelor of Civil Law Full-Time Commencing September 2025 Application through CAO |
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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showAudience-audienceInt | LWS6 Law Bachelor of Civil Law Full-Time Commencing September 2025 Access Progression Pathway Access Progression Pathway 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. |