This course is available through the following application route(s)
If you undertake a Masters degree at UCD Sutherland School of Law you will be studying at one of the Top 100 Law Schools in the World. You will be taught by leading academics where class participation and interaction is encouraged. Our innovative teaching and small class sizes will allow you to develop strong analytical skills, and to hone your written and spoken critical insights.
The LLM EU Law & Governance offers a genuine inter-disciplinary approach to European studies allowing students analyse how our understanding of the nature of the European Union is shaped by our particular disciplinary perspectives. You will acquire a number of key skills including how to understand and think critically about the intersections between law, politics and international relations that come to the fore in the study of EU law. You will learn how to apply that knowledge and understanding to real and hypothetical factual situations.
Students on the full-time programme starting in September have the opportunity to spend a semester abroad as part of the Comparative, International and European Law (CIEL) graduate exchange programme with our partner Universities.
More information on the CIEL programme and the other exchange opportunities for Masters students are available on the School of Law website.
Please note that for timing reasons, study exchange is not possible for part-time or January start programmes.
We strive for a learning environment that encourages students to work individually or as part of a team to develop teamwork and communication skills. On completion of this programme you will have acquired the skills to:
The LLM EU Law & Governance is an ideal starting point for a career in the EU institutions, such as the Commission and Court of Justice of the European Union, and EU agencies such as the Fundamental Rights Agency. It will also be highly relevant for those aiming at a career in law firms specialising in European Union law. Further, graduates will be well equipped to advise law and policy makers in European Union matters, as well as finding opportunities with think tanks and other non-governmental organisations influencing the European Union. It also is an excellent starting point for an academic career.
Masters students in UCD Sutherland School of Law can benefit from engaging both with the UCD Careers Network and the Head of Career Development in the School. There are careers events hosted through the academic year and a specific Law Fair every October where Domestic and International Employers come on campus to meet with students.
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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Stage 1 Core Modules |
LAW41040 | Law and Governance of the EU | Autumn | 10 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
POL40970 | Politics of European Governance | Autumn | 10 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
LAW40290 | Dissertation | Summer | 30 |
Stage 1 Options - A)4 of: Choose 4 modules from the list below. |
LAW40120 | Foundations of Environmental Law | Autumn | 10 |
Stage 1 Options - A)4 of: Choose 4 modules from the list below. |
LAW40150 | International Competition Law | Autumn | 10 |
Stage 1 Options - A)4 of: Choose 4 modules from the list below. |
LAW40360 | Advanced Issues in European Competition Law | Autumn | 10 |
Stage 1 Options - A)4 of: Choose 4 modules from the list below. |
LAW40780 | Law of the ECHR | Autumn | 10 |
Stage 1 Options - A)4 of: Choose 4 modules from the list below. |
LAW42230 | Natural Resources Law | Autumn | 10 |
Stage 1 Options - A)4 of: Choose 4 modules from the list below. |
LAW42280 | International Refugee Law | Autumn | 10 |
Stage 1 Options - A)4 of: Choose 4 modules from the list below. |
LAW40060 | International Commercial Arbitration | Spring | 10 |
Stage 1 Options - A)4 of: Choose 4 modules from the list below. |
LAW41090 | Climate Change Law and Policy | Spring | 10 |
Stage 1 Options - A)4 of: Choose 4 modules from the list below. |
LAW42020 | Law of Armed Conflict | Spring | 10 |
Stage 1 Options - A)4 of: Choose 4 modules from the list below. |
LAW42270 | International Migration Law | Spring | 10 |
Stage 1 Options - A)4 of: Choose 4 modules from the list below. |
POL40610 | EU Foreign, Security, and Defence Pol. | Spring | 10 |
Stage 1 Options - A)4 of: Choose 4 modules from the list below. |
POL41030 | Theory of Human Rights | Spring | 10 |
Graham Butler
Full Professor of European Law, University of Southern Denmark
As a graduate of Business and Law, I took a keen interest in EU affairs and sought to pursue this programme in UCD in 2012. It is an ideal graduate programme for those interested in law, political, international relations, the EU and current affairs. The course offers a healthy mixture of legal subjects pertaining to the European Union, in addition to politics and international relations, which perfectly complement each other. Studying EU law in all its various forms really enhanced my education and the formulation and application of EU law throughout the EU member states.
At UCD, time spent outside the lectures is just as important as the ones inside. This masters degree offers students the opportunity to develop the edge that is vital for competing in a competitive graduate environment. Having previously worked as a parliamentary assistant in Dáil Éireann, and pursued a doctorate in law at the University of Copenhagen, I am now a Full Professor of Law at the University of Southern Denmark.
International Student Scholarships (Non EU): UCD offers a number of attractive graduate scholarships for full-time, self-funding international students, holding an offer of a place on a UCD graduate degree programme. For further information see International Scholarships.
EU Student Scholarships: We also offer a number of graduate scholarships for EU applicants. All applicants who apply before May 31st will be included for consideration. Further details at http://www.ucd.ie/law/study/scholarships/
SUSI Grant Funding: Domestic undergraduates who are eligible for government SUSI funding should note that their fees for graduate study may also be covered under the scheme. To check your eligibility please see the SUSI eligibility indicator tool available at this weblink
Further information about SUSI grants and funding is available at this weblink.
Tuition fee information is available on the UCD Fees website.
Full Time option suitable for:
Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. Yes
Part Time option suitable for:
Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. No
This programme is intended for applicants with a Law degree, or an interdisciplinary degree in which law was a major component. An upper second class honours, or international equivalent is required. Exemption may be given to those with significant, related, practical experience or those with a relevant graduate qualification.
General application route(s) for Irish/UK/EU applicants* for International (non-EU) applicants* to EU Law & Governance:
| ROWCLASS | Apply to | Application Type | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| showAudience-audienceEU showAudience-audienceInt | B820 EU Law & Governance Master of Laws |
Full-Time Commencing 2024/2025 September |
Graduate Taught | Apply |
| showAudience-audienceEU showAudience-audienceInt | B821 EU Law & Governance Master of Laws |
Part-Time Commencing 2024/2025 September |
Graduate Taught | Apply |
| showAudience-audienceEU showAudience-audienceInt | B822 EU Law & Governance Master of Laws |
Full-Time Commencing 2024/2025 January |
Graduate Taught | Opens 01 Oct 2024 |
| showAudience-audienceEU showAudience-audienceInt | B823 EU Law & Governance Master of Laws |
Part-Time Commencing 2024/2025 January |
Graduate Taught | Opens 01 Oct 2024 |