Program Overview

Introduction to the Bachelor of Business and Law Program

The Bachelor of Business and Law (BBL) degree is a unique program that combines the study of law and business, providing students with an ideal skill set for the commercial world and offering valuable career flexibility. This program is shared with the Sutherland School of Law, the leading center for legal education and research in Ireland.

Program Overview

The BBL degree is designed to equip students with the analytical and advocacy skills that arise from a legal training, combined with the numeracy and financial literacy of a business degree. The program works closely with law firms, government departments, and NGOs to boost employability and develop professional skills among students as part of its careers development program.

Program Details

• Duration: 4 years
• CAO Code: DN610
• CAO Points 2025: 566
• Number of Students: 120

The Student Experience

The BBL program offers students a wide range of opportunities to engage with the business and legal communities. Students have the chance to study abroad, participate in internships, and develop their skills through teamwork projects and other extracurricular activities.

Student Insights

Students who have participated in the BBL program have shared their positive experiences, highlighting the benefits of studying both business and law. These include:

• Molly Coogan, who chose the BBL program because it would open doors for her in the business world and provide her with the best tools to tackle the commercial world.
• Emily Zampella, who appreciated the wide range of modules offered by the program and the opportunity to develop fundamental soft skills like communication, flexibility, and creativity.
• Eileen Crowley, who found the program to be perfect for those unsure about their career path, as it provides a wide exposure to key disciplines in the study of business while pursuing a law degree.
• Florian Niesel, who chose to study Business and Law at UCD because he wanted to combine both legal and commercial studies to work as a commercial lawyer in a multinational company.

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