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BCL (Hons) in Law with Social Justice

Ireland

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What will I learn?

Why is this course for me?

The BCL with Social Justice programme, the first of its kind in Ireland, combines the study of Law with the study of social exclusion, its causes and remedies. It will appeal to students who are interested in issues of equality, diversity and disadvantage, and who want to look in-depth at the social context in which law operates. On completion, you’ll be uniquely equipped to offer a critical perspective on issues such as the adequacy of our criminal justice system, the legal treatment of women and minority groups, and the underlying causes of social and economic injustice.

Career & Graduate Study Opportunities

This degree will provide an ideal platform for careers in:

  • Legal practice as a solicitor or barrister.
  • National and international Non- Governmental Organisations as legal advisors or researchers
  • Public policy
  • Human Rights practice
  • Advocacy and/or research

Relevant graduate study programmes include:

  • International Human Rights
  • Criminology
  • Equality Studies
  • Gender Studies.

What Will I Study

First & Second Year

First year focuses on core law modules, including:

  • Constitutional Law
  • Contract Law
  • Tort Law

It combines this focus with an introduction to key themes and concepts in social justice and a choice of modules addressing gender;
global justice; and inequality in Irish society.

In second year, you’ll study:

  • EU Law
  • Property Law
  • Criminal Law

At the same time, you’ll also take modules to develop your understanding of human rights and social justice; political economy; racism; and gender, power and politics.

Third & Fourth Year

With a wide choice of law and social justice modules, you can tailor your studies by choosing modules that reflect your areas of interest. Modules include:

  • Criminological Theory
  • Environmental Law
  • Public International Law
  • Employment Law
  • Matrimonial Law
  • Family & Child Law
  • Inequality in the Labour Market
  • Discrimination: Law and Society
  • Gender, War and Violence
  • Masculinities
  • Childhood & Global Justice

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

Throughout the four years of the degree you will have the opportunity to further your understanding of key social justice issues in a stimulating and supportive learning environment. You may get involved in UCD’s Student Legal Service, which offers legal information clinics to students.

You’ll attend lectures and tutorials, in addition to engaging in study and preparatory work.

Assessment includes end-of-trimester examinations, essays and group projects.

Which department am I in?

UCD College of Social Sciences and Law

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
€22,600.00 (US$ 24,416) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

9 September 2024

Venue

UCD College of Social Sciences and Law

BELFIELD,

Dublin,

Republic of Ireland

Entry requirements

For international students

Students must have completed their secondary level/high school studies or have never studied at university before are eligible to apply bachelor’s degree at UCD. Requirements vary from country to country.

There are minimum entry requirements that all applicants, applying based on school leaving results, must meet.

IELTS - An average score of 6.5 over all components and a minimum of 6.0 in each band on the Academic Version;

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): A minimum score of 90 is required in the Internet based TOEFL (iBT) with no less than 21 in writing and at least 19 in every other section;

English language examinations administered by the University of Cambridge: 176+ on Cambridge English scale (with no less than 169 in each skill and use of English), Acceptable Examinations:

Proficiency Certificate, Grade C (i.e. CEFR Level C1 or C2).

Advanced Certificate, Grade C (i.e. CEFR Level C1 or C2)

First Certificate, Grade A (i.e. CEFR Level C1)

Pearson English Language Text: Minimum of 63 and at least 59 for each item in the Communicative Skills section.

Duolingo English Test (DET) - The minimum requirement will be a DET score of 120 is required with at least 110 in each subscore.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About University College Dublin

UCD is the most international and diverse university in Ireland, and is the destination of choice for over 10,400 international students.

  • Main campus in Belfield, only 5km from Dublin city centre
  • 181st in the world (QS World University Rankings, 2023)
  • One of Europe’s top research-intensive universities
  • Scholarships available for international students

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