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Law and politics are inextricably linked by the legislative process. Many UCD law graduates have progressed to political careers. Others have become high-profile political commentators. This course allows you to obtain a highly respected law degree, whilst also acquiring a deeper understanding of political theory and the political process.
For more information regarding this course, please click School of Law
For more information regarding this course, please click School of Law
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’ll attend lectures and tutorials, in addition to engaging in study and preparatory work.
Assessment is through a combination of end-of-semester examinations, essays and group work projects.
You’ll attend lectures and tutorials, in addition to engaging in study and preparatory work.
Assessment is through a combination of end-of-semester examinations, essays and group work projects.
BCL (Law with Politics) graduates are well equipped to pursue careers in:
Legal Practice Politics Broadcasting Journalism Legislative Drafting (e.g. in Office of Parliamentary Counsel) Academia
Relevant graduate programmes include: International Human Rights European Law & Public Affairs International Relations
Relevant graduate programmes include:
Many students apply to spend time abroad during their third year at partner universities including:
the University of Minnesota the Université de Fribourg, Switzerland the University of Queensland, Brisbane