Program Overview
The Law at Dublin City University is a LLM programme in Law over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of law. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Law programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Ireland and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 12,125 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 7,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Dublin, Ireland
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Law programme are prepared for diverse careers in law:
- Solicitor / Barrister
- Legal Counsel
- Policy Advisor
- Legal Researcher
- Compliance Officer
- International Arbitrator
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Legal & Socio-Legal Research Skills
- Dissertation
- Public Law and Political Philosophy
- European Employment Law
- Clinical Legal Skills in Commercial Practice
- Criminology
- Medical Law and Bioethics
- Environmental Law and Policy
- Gender, the Body, and Human Rights
- The EU Legal Order
- International Human Rights Law
- Principles of Public International Law
- International Law and the use of Force
- Uaneen Non-Contributing Module
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants will normally have achieved a Second Class Honours Grade One (H2.1) in a primary degree (Level 8) in law or an interdisciplinary degree which includes law as a significant component. Applicants who have not achieved a H2.1 may apply but applications will be assessed on a competitive basis.
International Applications
- International candidates are expected to have education qualifications of a standard to those outlined above In addition, where such candidates are non-native speakers of the English language they must satisfy the university of their\xc2\xa0competency in the English language.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 12,125 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 7,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 12,125 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 7,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Dublin City University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Dublin City University
Dublin City University
Dublin, Ireland
Dublin City University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2031-07-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months