Program Overview

Law LLM Programme

The Law LLM programme is offered by the School of Law at University College Cork. This programme has been in place since 1992 and remains a popular choice for postgraduate study.

Course Outline

The LLM programme allows students to choose from a wide range of modules across various areas of law. Students can either focus on one area, such as business or international law, or choose from a broad variety of legal subjects. The programme also provides students with the opportunity to pursue a dissertation in their area of interest under the supervision of experienced lecturers.

Postgraduate Diploma in Law

Applicants for the LLM Degree also have the option of registering for a Postgraduate Diploma in Law. Students take 60 credits of taught masters' modules from those on offer for the LLM. The Postgraduate Diploma can be completed over 9 months full-time or 18 months part-time.

Modules

• Full-time: Students take 90 credits.
• Part-time: Students take 90 credits, completing a total of 40 credits in Year 1 and 50 credits (including LW6652 and LW6659) in Year 2.
• Core Modules (30 credits)
  • LW6652 Legal Research Methods in Writing (5 credits)
  • LW6659 LLM Dissertation (25 credits)
• Elective Modules (60 credits)
  • LW6507 Comparative Family Property Law (5 credits)
  • LW6536 Intellectual Property Law (10 credits)
  • LW6544 Criminology: Core Theories, Context and Critique (10 credits)
  • LW6560 Law of Cybercrime (10 credits)
  • LW6563 Child Law in Practice (10 credits)
  • LW6566 Contemporary Issues in International Law (5 credits)
  • LW6568 The Family and the Law (10 credits)
  • LW6574 Intellectual Property and Internet Regulation (10 credits)
  • LW6581 Method in Environmental Law (5 credits)
  • LW6592 Mental Capacity Law (5 credits)
  • LW6606 International Human Rights Law (10 credits)
  • LW6592 Mental Health Law (5 credits)
  • LW6617 International Biodiversity and Ecosystems Law and Policy (5 credits)
  • LW6618 Climate Change Law and Policy (5 credits)
  • LW6619 Alternative Dispute Resolution: Processes and Practice (5 credits)
  • LW6620 Introduction to the Law of Sea (10 credits)
  • LW6622 Sale, Insurance and Carriage of Goods at Sea (5 credits)
  • LW6623 Global Maritime Security (5 credits)
  • LW6627 International Environmental Law (5 credits)
  • LW6633 Public International Law (5 credits)
  • LW6634 Refugee and Forced Displacement Law (10 credits)
  • LW6643 Negotiation and Mediation (10 credits)
  • LW6644 Managing Complex Disputes (10 credits)
  • LW6650 Contemporary Issues in EU Competition Policy (10 credits)
  • LW6655 Foundations of International Children's Rights (5 credits)
  • LW6656 Contemporary Issues in Children's Rights (5 credits)
  • LW6657 Law and Policy of the EU Digital Market (10 credits)
  • LW6658 International Youth Justice (5 credits)
  • LW6660 Digital Finance and FinTech: Law and Regulation (10 credits)
  • LW6662 Law & the Future of Europe: Critical Perspectives Internal Market & Citizenship (5 credits)
  • LW6663 Law & the Future of Europe: Critical Perspectives EMU and Governance (5 credits)

Course Practicalities

LLM classes are in seminar format, which is suitable for postgraduate level. Students receive advance reading lists and/or materials for each seminar. Seminars take place in 2-hour blocks between 9:00am and 6:00pm, Monday to Friday.

Assessment

Students are examined by continuous assessment throughout the year, and the dissertation must be submitted in September. Individual module assessments can be viewed in the Book of Modules.

Why Choose This Course

A primary advantage of this course is that it allows students to choose from a wide range of modules across various areas of law. This programme will provide students with a high-quality, broadly-based postgraduate experience where the commitment to academic excellence is combined with a firm commitment to developing student appreciation of law's practical and policy implications.

Requirements

• (a) Hold a BCL (Hons) Degree from the National University of Ireland with at least a Second Class Honours Grade I;
• (b) Have such other relevant third-level educational qualifications and/or professional experience as, in the School of Law's opinion, qualify the candidate under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) to undertake the LLM Degree.

Fees and Costs

The EU fee for this course is LLM - Full-time €9,200 Part-time €5,600; PG Dip - Full-time €5,000 Part-time €2,500. The Non-EU fee for this course is LLM - €19,700; PG Dip - €10,900.

How To Apply

1. Check dates: Check the opening and closing dates for the application process.
2. Gather documents: Scanned copies of supporting documents have to be uploaded to the application portal.
3. Apply online: Apply online through the university's application portal.