Program Overview
Law (International) Course Overview
The BCL (International) is an exciting and dynamic degree that offers students the opportunity to spend a semester or a full academic year at a law school in Europe, the US, Canada, or China. This course provides a unique experience, allowing students to immerse themselves in the international student experience, explore new cities and countries, make new friends, and develop their academic and professional potential.
Course Details
- Code: CK301
- Duration: 4 years
- Teaching Mode: Full-time
- Qualifications: BCL (Hons)
- NFQ Level: Level 8
Course Outline
The BCL (International) gives students the opportunity to study abroad through English for Year 3 of their degree. The course operates on well-established, strong links with partner law schools around the world, including prestigious, internationally ranked law schools.
Core Modules in First Year
Refer to CK301 Law (Pathways).
Academic Programme Catalogue
See the Academic Programme Catalogue for the complete and up-to-date content for this course. Note that the modules for all courses are subject to change from year-to-year. For complete descriptions of individual modules, see the Book of Modules.
Course Practicalities
All BCL Pathways students take the same course of study in Year 1, which involves a combination of lectures, tutorials/guided study, and reading in the library. At the end of Year 1, students will be given the opportunity to apply to transfer to BCL International II or BCL Clinical II. Entry to the BCL International or BCL Clinical is based on students achieving a minimum Second Class Honours Grade II in their examination results in First Year.
Why Choose This Course
In an era of increasing globalisation, students who have studied abroad are particularly attractive to employers due to their familiarity with other legal systems and cultures, and the depth of experience this brings to the workplace. The BCL (International) in UCC offers the opportunity to study abroad, through English, for Year 3 of the degree.
Placement or Study Abroad Information
The study-abroad year is at the heart of the BCL (International). Prestigious partner institutions offer the exciting opportunity to live and study abroad in Year 3. At present, students of the BCL (International) can study in:
- US (Philadelphia, Missouri)
- Canada (Montréal)
- China (Shanghai)
- Europe (Norway, Finland, Denmark, Belgium, Sweden, Hungary, the Czech Republic, and the Netherlands)
Skills and Careers Information
Obtaining an international degree is a direct benefit to students in a competitive employment market. The skills and experience acquired during the year abroad benefit graduates when they leave UCC and embark on their varied career paths. BCL (International) students develop a strong foundation in legal research and writing, advocacy, and legal reasoning. These are transferable skills that are attractive to employers in a wide variety of professions and industries.
Requirements
Refer to CK301. Non-EU applicants are expected to have educational qualifications of a standard equivalent to the Irish Leaving Certificate. In addition, where such applicants are non-native speakers of the English language, they must satisfy the university of their competency in the English language.
Fees and Costs
Whether you are an EU or Non-EU student will affect the course fees applicable to you. The State will pay the tuition fees for EU students who are eligible under the Free Fees Scheme. The annual student contribution and capitation fees are payable by the student.
How To Apply
Irish and European (EU/EFTA/UK) applicants apply via the CAO. Mature applicants apply via the CAO by 1 February. QQI/FET applicants apply via the CAO. Non-EU applicants apply online via the UCC Apply portal.
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