Law with Politics

Programme Short Name:	BCL (Hons) (NFQ Level 8)
Load (FT vs PT):	Full Time
Levels (UG, G, etc):	Undergraduate studies
Course Information:	CAO Code: DN600 LPS CAO Points Range 2015: 520 - 625 Length of Course: 4 Years DN600 Places: 120 Leaving Certificate: Passes in six subjects including English, Irish, a third language & three other recognised subjects. Two of the six subjects must be minimum HC3. Click below for equivalent entry requirements information for: A-Level/GCSE Other EU Applicants Non-EU Applicants Mature Entry Route
Why is this course for me?	Law and politics are inextricably linked by the legislative process. This course allows you to obtain a highly respected law degree, whilst also acquiring a deeper understanding of political theory and the political process. Many UCD law graduates have progressed to political careers. Others have become highprofile political commentators. You may also choose some non-Law modules, including a language (Spanish, French, Irish or Chinese).
What will I study?	First & Second Year First year focuses on core Irish Law modules, including: Constitutional Law Contract Law Tort Law In addition, you're introduced to political theory and Irish and international political systems. In second year, you will study: EU Law Property Law Criminal Law You'll also take modules that engage with political theory, comparative politics and international relations. Third & Fourth Year With a wide choice of law and politics modules, you can choose to pursue your own areas of interest. These include: Jurisprudence Media Law Human Rights Law Contemporary Issues in Law and Politics Foreign Policy Political Economy Middle East Politics Clinical Legal Education Centre (CLEC) modules are also available, including Advocacy & Mooting, Alternative Dispute Resolution and The Lawyer, Professional Ethics & Legal Practice. Law students are often very active in university politics and in the Students’ Union. As a BCL (Law with Politics) student you may be interested in developing your practical skills through participation in the legal information clinics of the UCD Student Legal Service. You’ll attend lectures and tutorials, in addition to engaging in study and preparatory work. Law with Politics Sample Timetable (.pdf) Assessment is through a combination of end-of-semester examinations, essays and group work projects. For detailed information on subject content click here.
Career & Graduate Study Opportunities	BCL (Law with Politics) graduates are well equipped to pursue careers in: Legal Practice Politics Broadcasting Journalism Legislative Drafting (e.g. in Office of Parliamentary Counsel) Academia Non-Governmental Organisations Public Service Relevant graduate programmes include: International Human Rights European Law & Public Affairs International Relations
International Study Opportunity:	Many students apply to spend time abroad during their third year at partner universities including Australia Austria Belgium Canada China Czech Republic France Germany India Italy New Zealand Singapore Spain Sweden Switzerland The Netherlands UK USA
Student Profile	“I chose to study BCL with Politics in UCD as I wanted to supplement my Law degree with a subject which would give me an appreciation of the practical application of the law. I’m delighted with my choice. The two disciplines correlate extremely well and each develops a unique way of thinking about the other. The facilities of the Sutherland School of Law are second to none and the presence of a purpose built Moot Court demonstrates the School’s enthusiasm for clinical legal education. UCD has a fantastic student atmosphere with a range of clubs and societies to cater for all interests - I was honoured to serve as Chairperson of the Student Legal Service. My Saturday mornings are spent here with friends playing soccer in the UCD Superleague.” Barry O’Fiacháin, Student
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Contact Information:	Programme Office, UCD Sutherland School of Law Belfield, Dublin 4 Tel: +353 1 716 4110 Email: uglaw@ucd.ie