| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BCL (Hons) | Full-time | 4 years | September | EU 3000 | EUR 3000 |
Overview
This course is the only one of its kind in Ireland. As well as studying core law modules through Irish, you will study the Irish language, literature, culture and institutions. The BCL (Law and Irish)will alsodevelop your analytical and interpretative skills.
Course Details
The BCL (Law and Irish) degree will introduce you to a variety of diverse and stimulating topics combining the best aspects of a law degree together with study of the Irish language.
Given the role of the modern law degree, the BCL (Law and Irish) places a growing emphasis on developing not just your knowledge but also your skills base. You are required to take 60 credits in each academic year, combining compulsory and elective modules in law and Irish, and including a skills module.
You will also have the opportunity to study some law modules through the medium of Irish.
See the College Calendarfor more detailed information on the programme and the Book of Modulesfor a more detailed description of programme modules.
Fact File
Course Code: CK304
Course Title: Law and Irish
College: Business and Law
Duration: 4 years
Teaching Mode: Full-time
Qualifications: BCL (Hons)
NFQ Level: Level 8
Costs: Full-time EU/EEA/Swiss State undergraduate students may be exempt from paying tuition fees. The State will pay the tuition fees for students who satisfy the Free Fees Criteria. In 2016/17 the Student Contribution Charge will be EUR 3,000 and the Capitation Fee will be EUR 165.
2017 Entry Requirements: H5 in two subjects, and O6/H7 in four other subjects in the Leaving Certificate from Irish, English, another language, and three other subjects recognised for entry purposes.Special Entry Requirement: H3 in Irish.
Entry Points: 2016: 515. Points may vary from year to year
Course Practicalities
This course involves a combination of lecture hours, tutorials/guided study, language classes, language labs, oral practice sessions and reading hours in the library.
Typically, you will have about 12 contact hours during the academic week with further study time in the library.
Most of the law classes are delivered in English, with some in Irish, and various Irish-language options combine to give a rounded bilingual legal education.
See the College Calendarfor more detailed information on the programme and the Book of Modules for a more detailed description of programme modules.
Assessment
Written exams will take place before Christmas and in May. Not all modules will have formal examinations. Many modules use other types of assessment including essays, case notes etc.
The skills modules are assessed on a pass/fail basis and include group work, presentations and oral advocacy. These are usually undertaken in English, with some options available in Irish.
Application Procedure
EU Applicants: Application to Year 1 of the degree programme is made directly through the Central Applications Office (CAO). Applicants should apply online at www.cao.ie. The normal closing date for receipt of completed applications is 1st February of the year of entry.
Further Contact Information
Seán Ó Conaill,
Director of Law and Irish course
T: +353 (0)21 490 3811
2017 Entry Requirements: H5 in two subjects, and O6/H7 in four other subjects in the Leaving Certificate from Irish, English, another language, and three other subjects recognised for entry purposes.Special Entry Requirement: H3 in Irish.
Entry Points: 2016: 515. Points may vary from year to year
Contact University College Cork (UCC) to find course entry requirements.
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