Program Overview

Bachelor of Civil Law - BCL

Course Details

• CAO Code: DC232
• Course Type: Undergraduate
• NFQ Level: Please see www.nfq.ie for further information
• Delivery Mode: Full-time
• Minimum Points: 489
• Duration: 3 or 4 Years
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Overview

The Bachelor of Civil Law - BCL degree at DCU suits analytical problem solvers who want to understand the role law plays in regulating social systems and to engage critically with the possibilities of law reform.

Careers & Further Options

• Careers:
  • Legal profession
  • In-house legal advice
  • Mediation
  • Governance
  • Data compliance and control
  • Regulatory bodies
  • Statutory bodies
  • Journalist/Commentator
  • Not for profit sector
  • International and European institutions
• Career Prospects:
  • Solicitor
  • Barrister
  • Paralegal
  • Legal Advisor
  • Politician
  • Civil Servant
  • Auditor
  • Risk Analyst
  • Policy Manager
  • Researcher
  • Regulator

Entry Requirements

• Leaving Cert: There are no additional entry requirements for this programme apart from the general entry requirements for admission to the university.
• GCE A Level: There are no additional entry requirements for this programme apart from the general entry requirements for admission to the university.
• FET Level 5: Please visit our Admissions webpage for details on course requirements or how to apply to DCU.
• Mature Applicants: Mature entry is a competitive process. Applicants must demonstrate a genuine interest in the programme(s) they are applying for, academic experience and competency in their chosen field of study, and an ability to engage and succeed on the programme.
• Advanced Entry: Applications are made via the CAO Advanced Entry route which will open on the 5th of November to 1st July.
• International Applications: International candidates are expected to have educational qualifications of a standard equivalent to those outlined above. In addition, where such candidates are non-native speakers of the English language they must satisfy the university of their competency in the English language.

Course Structure

• Overview: Throughout your learning we teach you to question how law affects society so that you gain a critical perspective at all stages of this degree.
• Mix of core and optional modules: This three-year (or four-year if you choose Erasmus or INTRA placement) course consists of a mixture of compulsory and optional modules.
• Year 1:
  • Foundations of Law and Legal Research
  • Constitutional Law
  • Law of Torts
  • Advanced Torts
  • Advanced Criminal Law
  • Critical Approaches to Law
  • Public International Law
  • Introducing Law
• Year 2:
  • The Law of Contract
  • European Union Law
  • Moot Court
  • Family, Law and Society
  • Advanced EU Law
  • Advanced Contract Law
  • Advanced Contract Law
  • Healthcare Law and Society
  • Property Law
  • Company Law 1
• Optional Modules:
  • Law and Dispute Resolution
  • Advanced Property Law
  • Company Law
• Year 3: Optional study year abroad / INTRA
• Year 4:
  • Jurisprudence 1 and 2
  • Genetics, Law and Society
  • Technology Law and Society
• Optional modules:
  • Administrative Law
  • Employment Law
  • Equity
  • Property Law 1 and 2
  • Company Law
  • Law of Evidence
  • Trusts Law
  • Intellectual Property and Information Technology Law
  • Climate Change Law
  • Advanced Company Law
  • International Trade Law
  • Dissertation
  • Uaneen Award: DCU’s Leadership and Engagement Module

Fees and Funding

• Fees:
  • Full-time: €3,043 per annum (Student Contribution), €6,679 per annum (EU Status Fee), €16,400 per annum (Non EU Fee)
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How To Apply

• Applicants presenting EU school leaving examinations (EU, EFTA & UK): Apply through the Central Applications Office (CAO) by 1st February or 1st May
• Applicants presenting examinations from outside the EU: Candidates should apply directly here.
• Mature Applicants: All mature applicants apply through the CAO by 1st February.
• Advanced Entry: Applications are made via the CAO Advanced Entry route which will open on the 5th of November to 1st July.

Life On Campus

• Clubs & Societies: Many of our law students get involved with societies at DCU such as the Debate Society, the FLAC Society (Free Legal Aid), the Dublin Law and Politics Review, (European Law Students Association) and the Law Society.
• Accommodation: Information about accommodation each of our three campuses can be accessed here.
• Student Supports: We have a number of academic, professional and social supports for students.
• Campus Life: Studying in DCU isn’t just about course work. The university is rich in student life and activities.
• Facilities: DCU’s 19,000 students have access to exceptional teaching and learning facilities across our three academic campuses.