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BCL (NFQ Level 8) · Academic Year 2024/2025
School
School of Irish, Celtic Studies and Folklore
Attendance
Full Time
Level
Undergraduate
NFQ Level
8
Award
Bachelor of Civil Law
Mode of Delivery
On Campus
Programme Director
Dr Cathal Billings
Overall Programme Credits:
240
Programme Credits:
Stage 1
Core/Option: 55 Electives: 5
Stage 2
Core/Option: 50 Electives: 10
Stage 3
Core/Option: 50 Electives: 10
Stage 4
Core/Option: 50 Electives: 10
Major/Minor Core & Option Credits:
Stage 1: 10
Stage 2: 20
Stage 3: 20
Stage 4: 20

Curricular information is subject to change.

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 - Irish
IR10040 Teanga na Gaeilge I Autumn and Spring (separate)  5
Stage 1 Core Modules - Irish
IR10210 Cultúr na hÓige Gaelaí Autumn and Spring (separate)  5
Stage 1 Core Modules - Law with Irish
LAW10050 Constitutional Law: Institutional Framework of the Constitution of Ireland Autumn  5
Stage 1 Core Modules - Law with Irish
LAW10190 Negligence and Related Matters Autumn  5
Stage 1 Core Modules - Law with Irish
LAW10270 Civil Procedure Autumn  5
Stage 1 Core Modules - Law with Irish
LAW10340 Contract: Formation Autumn  5
Stage 1 Core Modules - Law with Irish
LAW10420 Legal and Professional Skills Autumn  5
Stage 1 Core Modules - Law with Irish
LAW10060 Constitutional Law: Fundamental Rights under the Constitution of Ireland Spring  5
Stage 1 Core Modules - Law with Irish
LAW10200 Nominate Torts Spring  5
Stage 1 Core Modules - Law with Irish
LAW10350 Contract: Vitiating Factors and Remedies Spring  5
Stage 1 Core Modules - Law with Irish
LAW10360 General Introduction to the Irish Legal System Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - - Law with IrishA) Min 0 of:
The below module can be chosen an elective.
LAW10260 Criminal Procedure Spring  5
Stage 2 Core Modules - Irish
IR20180 Teanga na Gaeilge II A Autumn  5
Stage 2 Core Modules - Irish
IR20010 Teanga na Gaeilge II B (Irish language II B) Spring  5
Stage 2 Core Modules - Irish
IR20260 Aistriúchán Dlíthiúil Intro Spring  5
Stage 2 Core Modules - Law with Irish
LAW20330 EU Constitutional Law Autumn  5
Stage 2 Core Modules - Law with Irish
LAW20370 Property Law I Autumn  5
Stage 2 Core Modules - Law with Irish
LAW20390 Criminal Liability Autumn  5
Stage 2 Core Modules - Law with Irish
LAW20340 EU Economic Law Spring  5
Stage 2 Core Modules - Law with Irish
LAW20380 Property Law II Spring  5
Stage 2 Core Modules - Law with Irish
LAW20400 Criminal Offences and Defences Spring  5
Stage 2 Options - - IrishA) Min 1 of:
Students can choose additional option modules in place of electives if they wish.
IR20050 Iriseoireacht na Gaeilge (Journalism in Irish) Autumn  5
Stage 2 Options - - IrishA) Min 1 of:
Students can choose additional option modules in place of electives if they wish.
IR20210 Litríocht na Gaeilge - 1650 Autumn  5
Stage 2 Options - - IrishA) Min 1 of:
Students can choose additional option modules in place of electives if they wish.
IR20220 Bláthú na Nuafhilíochta Autumn  5
Stage 2 Options - - IrishA) Min 1 of:
Students can choose additional option modules in place of electives if they wish.
IR20060 Logainmneacha agus sloinnte Spring  5
Stage 2 Options - - IrishA) Min 1 of:
Students can choose additional option modules in place of electives if they wish.
IR20250 Athbheochan Spring  5
Stage 2 Options - - IrishA) Min 1 of:
Students can choose additional option modules in place of electives if they wish.
IR20310 Bunchlocha an Aistriúcháin Spring  5
Stage 2 Options - - Law with IrishA) 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 IrishA) 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 3 Core Modules - Irish
IR30350 Aistriúchán Dlíthiúil: I Autumn  5
Stage 3 Core Modules - Irish
IR30400 Teanga na Gaeilge III A Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - - IrishA) Min 2 of:
Students can choose additional option modules in place of electives if they wish.
IR30370 Gaeilge na hAlban Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - - IrishA) Min 2 of:
Students can choose additional option modules in place of electives if they wish.
IR30420 Litriocht na Gaeilge 1650-1845 Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - - IrishA) Min 2 of:
Students can choose additional option modules in place of electives if they wish.
IR30460 Litríocht Uladh Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - - IrishA) Min 2 of:
Students can choose additional option modules in place of electives if they wish.
CCIV20120 Law & Society in Early Ireland Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - - IrishA) Min 2 of:
Students can choose additional option modules in place of electives if they wish.
IR30030 Teanga na Gaeilge III B (Irish language III B) Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - - IrishA) Min 2 of:
Students can choose additional option modules in place of electives if they wish.
IR30090 Teangeolaíocht na Gaeilge: anailís ar an teanga féin Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - - IrishA) Min 2 of:
Students can choose additional option modules in place of electives if they wish.
IR30100 Scéalta Rómánsacha 1300-1800 Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - - IrishA) Min 2 of:
Students can choose additional option modules in place of electives if they wish.
IR30200 An Béal Beo Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - - Law with IrishA) Min 5 of:
Choose 5 modules if you choose the 10 credit Research Module, otherwise Choose 6 modules.
LAW37580 Research Module 10 cr 2 Trimester duration (Aut-Spr)  10
Stage 3 Options - - Law with IrishA) Min 5 of:
Choose 5 modules if you choose the 10 credit Research Module, otherwise Choose 6 modules.
LAW20090 Company Law I Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - - Law with IrishA) Min 5 of:
Choose 5 modules if you choose the 10 credit Research Module, otherwise Choose 6 modules.
LAW30010 Banking Law Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - - Law with IrishA) Min 5 of:
Choose 5 modules if you choose the 10 credit Research Module, otherwise Choose 6 modules.
LAW30060 Equity: History, Doctrines, Remedies Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - - Law with IrishA) Min 5 of:
Choose 5 modules if you choose the 10 credit Research Module, otherwise Choose 6 modules.
LAW30070 Evidence - Foundations Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - - Law with IrishA) Min 5 of:
Choose 5 modules if you choose the 10 credit Research Module, otherwise Choose 6 modules.
LAW30090 Revenue Law: Introduction to Revenue Law Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - - Law with IrishA) Min 5 of:
Choose 5 modules if you choose the 10 credit Research Module, otherwise Choose 6 modules.
LAW30170 Employment Law: the Contract of Employment Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - - Law with IrishA) Min 5 of:
Choose 5 modules if you choose the 10 credit Research Module, otherwise Choose 6 modules.
LAW30180 Jurisprudence Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - - Law with IrishA) Min 5 of:
Choose 5 modules if you choose the 10 credit Research Module, otherwise Choose 6 modules.
LAW30240 Administrative Law: Grounds of Review Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - - Law with IrishA) Min 5 of:
Choose 5 modules if you choose the 10 credit Research Module, otherwise Choose 6 modules.
LAW30400 Matrimonial Law and Reliefs Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - - Law with IrishA) Min 5 of:
Choose 5 modules if you choose the 10 credit Research Module, otherwise Choose 6 modules.
LAW30440 Environmental Law and Policy Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - - Law with IrishA) Min 5 of:
Choose 5 modules if you choose the 10 credit Research Module, otherwise Choose 6 modules.
LAW30470 International Human Rights Law Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - - Law with IrishA) Min 5 of:
Choose 5 modules if you choose the 10 credit Research Module, otherwise Choose 6 modules.
LAW30610 Commercial Law Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - - Law with IrishA) Min 5 of:
Choose 5 modules if you choose the 10 credit Research Module, otherwise Choose 6 modules.
LAW30640 Competition Law in Practice Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - - Law with IrishA) Min 5 of:
Choose 5 modules if you choose the 10 credit Research Module, otherwise Choose 6 modules.
LAW30690 Advocacy and Mooting Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - - Law with IrishA) Min 5 of:
Choose 5 modules if you choose the 10 credit Research Module, otherwise Choose 6 modules.
LAW30700 The Lawyer, Professional Ethics & Legal Practice Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - - Law with IrishA) Min 5 of:
Choose 5 modules if you choose the 10 credit Research Module, otherwise Choose 6 modules.
LAW30730 Public International Law Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - - Law with IrishA) Min 5 of:
Choose 5 modules if you choose the 10 credit Research Module, otherwise Choose 6 modules.
LAW30870 Patent Law and Trademarks Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - - Law with IrishA) Min 5 of:
Choose 5 modules if you choose the 10 credit Research Module, otherwise Choose 6 modules.
LAW37470 Advanced International Law - The Law of Int Organisations Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - - Law with IrishA) Min 5 of:
Choose 5 modules if you choose the 10 credit Research Module, otherwise Choose 6 modules.
LAW37530 Financial Law of the EU Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - - Law with IrishA) Min 5 of:
Choose 5 modules if you choose the 10 credit Research Module, otherwise Choose 6 modules.
LAW37560 Social Inclusion Law Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - - Law with IrishA) Min 5 of:
Choose 5 modules if you choose the 10 credit Research Module, otherwise Choose 6 modules.
LAW37570 Insolvency Law Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - - Law with IrishA) Min 5 of:
Choose 5 modules if you choose the 10 credit Research Module, otherwise Choose 6 modules.
LAW37670 Copyright Law Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - - Law with IrishA) Min 5 of:
Choose 5 modules if you choose the 10 credit Research Module, otherwise Choose 6 modules.
LAW37700 Internet Law and Regulation Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - - Law with IrishA) Min 5 of:
Choose 5 modules if you choose the 10 credit Research Module, otherwise Choose 6 modules.
LAW20170 Company Law II Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - - Law with IrishA) Min 5 of:
Choose 5 modules if you choose the 10 credit Research Module, otherwise Choose 6 modules.
LAW30160 Evidence - Practice and Principles Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - - Law with IrishA) Min 5 of:
Choose 5 modules if you choose the 10 credit Research Module, otherwise Choose 6 modules.
LAW30190 Media Law Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - - Law with IrishA) Min 5 of:
Choose 5 modules if you choose the 10 credit Research Module, otherwise Choose 6 modules.
LAW30230 Overview of Law Relating to Creation and Administration of Trusts Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - - Law with IrishA) Min 5 of:
Choose 5 modules if you choose the 10 credit Research Module, otherwise Choose 6 modules.
LAW30290 Administrative Law: Remedies for Unlawful Administrative Action Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - - Law with IrishA) Min 5 of:
Choose 5 modules if you choose the 10 credit Research Module, otherwise Choose 6 modules.
LAW30300 Criminology: Criminal Justice and Penology Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - - Law with IrishA) Min 5 of:
Choose 5 modules if you choose the 10 credit Research Module, otherwise Choose 6 modules.
LAW30310 Law of the ECHR Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - - Law with IrishA) Min 5 of:
Choose 5 modules if you choose the 10 credit Research Module, otherwise Choose 6 modules.
LAW30330 Employment Law: Employment Rights Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - - Law with IrishA) Min 5 of:
Choose 5 modules if you choose the 10 credit Research Module, otherwise Choose 6 modules.
LAW30450 Family and Child Law Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - - Law with IrishA) Min 5 of:
Choose 5 modules if you choose the 10 credit Research Module, otherwise Choose 6 modules.
LAW30820 Private International Law Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - - Law with IrishA) Min 5 of:
Choose 5 modules if you choose the 10 credit Research Module, otherwise Choose 6 modules.
LAW37430 Jury Trials Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - - Law with IrishA) Min 5 of:
Choose 5 modules if you choose the 10 credit Research Module, otherwise Choose 6 modules.
LAW37460 Planning Law Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - - Law with IrishA) Min 5 of:
Choose 5 modules if you choose the 10 credit Research Module, otherwise Choose 6 modules.
LAW37590 International Economic Law Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - - Law with IrishA) Min 5 of:
Choose 5 modules if you choose the 10 credit Research Module, otherwise Choose 6 modules.
LAW37600 Migration Law Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - - Law with IrishA) Min 5 of:
Choose 5 modules if you choose the 10 credit Research Module, otherwise Choose 6 modules.
LAW37610 Medical Law Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - - Law with IrishA) Min 5 of:
Choose 5 modules if you choose the 10 credit Research Module, otherwise Choose 6 modules.
LAW37620 Law and Hate Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - - Law with IrishA) Min 5 of:
Choose 5 modules if you choose the 10 credit Research Module, otherwise Choose 6 modules.
LAW37630 Law in the Classroom Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - - Law with IrishA) Min 5 of:
Choose 5 modules if you choose the 10 credit Research Module, otherwise Choose 6 modules.
LAW37680 BCL Internship Spring  30
Stage 3 Options - - Law with IrishA) Min 5 of:
Choose 5 modules if you choose the 10 credit Research Module, otherwise Choose 6 modules.
LAW37710 Applied Legal Skills Spring  5
Stage 4 Core Modules - Irish
IR30380 Dlí agus Aistriúchán I Autumn  10
Stage 4 Core Modules - Irish
IR30390 Dlí agus Aistriúchán II Spring  10
Stage 4 Options - - Law with IrishA) Min 5 of:
Choose 5 modules only if you have chosen LAW37580 (10 credits), otherwise choose 6 modules
LAW37580 Research Module 10 cr 2 Trimester duration (Aut-Spr)  10
Stage 4 Options - - Law with IrishA) Min 5 of:
Choose 5 modules only if you have chosen LAW37580 (10 credits), otherwise choose 6 modules
LAW20090 Company Law I Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - - Law with IrishA) Min 5 of:
Choose 5 modules only if you have chosen LAW37580 (10 credits), otherwise choose 6 modules
LAW30010 Banking Law Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - - Law with IrishA) Min 5 of:
Choose 5 modules only if you have chosen LAW37580 (10 credits), otherwise choose 6 modules
LAW30060 Equity: History, Doctrines, Remedies Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - - Law with IrishA) Min 5 of:
Choose 5 modules only if you have chosen LAW37580 (10 credits), otherwise choose 6 modules
LAW30070 Evidence - Foundations Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - - Law with IrishA) Min 5 of:
Choose 5 modules only if you have chosen LAW37580 (10 credits), otherwise choose 6 modules
LAW30090 Revenue Law: Introduction to Revenue Law Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - - Law with IrishA) Min 5 of:
Choose 5 modules only if you have chosen LAW37580 (10 credits), otherwise choose 6 modules
LAW30170 Employment Law: the Contract of Employment Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - - Law with IrishA) Min 5 of:
Choose 5 modules only if you have chosen LAW37580 (10 credits), otherwise choose 6 modules
LAW30180 Jurisprudence Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - - Law with IrishA) Min 5 of:
Choose 5 modules only if you have chosen LAW37580 (10 credits), otherwise choose 6 modules
LAW30240 Administrative Law: Grounds of Review Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - - Law with IrishA) Min 5 of:
Choose 5 modules only if you have chosen LAW37580 (10 credits), otherwise choose 6 modules
LAW30400 Matrimonial Law and Reliefs Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - - Law with IrishA) Min 5 of:
Choose 5 modules only if you have chosen LAW37580 (10 credits), otherwise choose 6 modules
LAW30440 Environmental Law and Policy Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - - Law with IrishA) Min 5 of:
Choose 5 modules only if you have chosen LAW37580 (10 credits), otherwise choose 6 modules
LAW30470 International Human Rights Law Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - - Law with IrishA) Min 5 of:
Choose 5 modules only if you have chosen LAW37580 (10 credits), otherwise choose 6 modules
LAW30610 Commercial Law Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - - Law with IrishA) Min 5 of:
Choose 5 modules only if you have chosen LAW37580 (10 credits), otherwise choose 6 modules
LAW30640 Competition Law in Practice Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - - Law with IrishA) Min 5 of:
Choose 5 modules only if you have chosen LAW37580 (10 credits), otherwise choose 6 modules
LAW30690 Advocacy and Mooting Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - - Law with IrishA) Min 5 of:
Choose 5 modules only if you have chosen LAW37580 (10 credits), otherwise choose 6 modules
LAW30700 The Lawyer, Professional Ethics & Legal Practice Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - - Law with IrishA) Min 5 of:
Choose 5 modules only if you have chosen LAW37580 (10 credits), otherwise choose 6 modules
LAW30730 Public International Law Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - - Law with IrishA) Min 5 of:
Choose 5 modules only if you have chosen LAW37580 (10 credits), otherwise choose 6 modules
LAW30870 Patent Law and Trademarks Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - - Law with IrishA) Min 5 of:
Choose 5 modules only if you have chosen LAW37580 (10 credits), otherwise choose 6 modules
LAW37470 Advanced International Law - The Law of Int Organisations Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - - Law with IrishA) Min 5 of:
Choose 5 modules only if you have chosen LAW37580 (10 credits), otherwise choose 6 modules
LAW37530 Financial Law of the EU Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - - Law with IrishA) Min 5 of:
Choose 5 modules only if you have chosen LAW37580 (10 credits), otherwise choose 6 modules
LAW37560 Social Inclusion Law Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - - Law with IrishA) Min 5 of:
Choose 5 modules only if you have chosen LAW37580 (10 credits), otherwise choose 6 modules
LAW37570 Insolvency Law Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - - Law with IrishA) Min 5 of:
Choose 5 modules only if you have chosen LAW37580 (10 credits), otherwise choose 6 modules
LAW37670 Copyright Law Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - - Law with IrishA) Min 5 of:
Choose 5 modules only if you have chosen LAW37580 (10 credits), otherwise choose 6 modules
LAW37700 Internet Law and Regulation Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - - Law with IrishA) Min 5 of:
Choose 5 modules only if you have chosen LAW37580 (10 credits), otherwise choose 6 modules
LAW20170 Company Law II Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - - Law with IrishA) Min 5 of:
Choose 5 modules only if you have chosen LAW37580 (10 credits), otherwise choose 6 modules
LAW30160 Evidence - Practice and Principles Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - - Law with IrishA) Min 5 of:
Choose 5 modules only if you have chosen LAW37580 (10 credits), otherwise choose 6 modules
LAW30190 Media Law Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - - Law with IrishA) Min 5 of:
Choose 5 modules only if you have chosen LAW37580 (10 credits), otherwise choose 6 modules
LAW30230 Overview of Law Relating to Creation and Administration of Trusts Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - - Law with IrishA) Min 5 of:
Choose 5 modules only if you have chosen LAW37580 (10 credits), otherwise choose 6 modules
LAW30290 Administrative Law: Remedies for Unlawful Administrative Action Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - - Law with IrishA) Min 5 of:
Choose 5 modules only if you have chosen LAW37580 (10 credits), otherwise choose 6 modules
LAW30300 Criminology: Criminal Justice and Penology Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - - Law with IrishA) Min 5 of:
Choose 5 modules only if you have chosen LAW37580 (10 credits), otherwise choose 6 modules
LAW30310 Law of the ECHR Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - - Law with IrishA) Min 5 of:
Choose 5 modules only if you have chosen LAW37580 (10 credits), otherwise choose 6 modules
LAW30330 Employment Law: Employment Rights Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - - Law with IrishA) Min 5 of:
Choose 5 modules only if you have chosen LAW37580 (10 credits), otherwise choose 6 modules
LAW30450 Family and Child Law Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - - Law with IrishA) Min 5 of:
Choose 5 modules only if you have chosen LAW37580 (10 credits), otherwise choose 6 modules
LAW30820 Private International Law Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - - Law with IrishA) Min 5 of:
Choose 5 modules only if you have chosen LAW37580 (10 credits), otherwise choose 6 modules
LAW37430 Jury Trials Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - - Law with IrishA) Min 5 of:
Choose 5 modules only if you have chosen LAW37580 (10 credits), otherwise choose 6 modules
LAW37460 Planning Law Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - - Law with IrishA) Min 5 of:
Choose 5 modules only if you have chosen LAW37580 (10 credits), otherwise choose 6 modules
LAW37590 International Economic Law Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - - Law with IrishA) Min 5 of:
Choose 5 modules only if you have chosen LAW37580 (10 credits), otherwise choose 6 modules
LAW37600 Migration Law Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - - Law with IrishA) Min 5 of:
Choose 5 modules only if you have chosen LAW37580 (10 credits), otherwise choose 6 modules
LAW37610 Medical Law Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - - Law with IrishA) Min 5 of:
Choose 5 modules only if you have chosen LAW37580 (10 credits), otherwise choose 6 modules
LAW37620 Law and Hate Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - - Law with IrishA) Min 5 of:
Choose 5 modules only if you have chosen LAW37580 (10 credits), otherwise choose 6 modules
LAW37630 Law in the Classroom Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - - Law with IrishA) Min 5 of:
Choose 5 modules only if you have chosen LAW37580 (10 credits), otherwise choose 6 modules
LAW37710 Applied Legal Skills Spring  5