BCL Hons Law with Philosophy

at University College Dublin

First & Second Year

First year focuses on core law modules, including:
 

• Constitutional Law

• Contract Law

• Tort Law

In addition, you’re introduced to modern, moral and continental philosophy.

In second year, you will take modules in:
 

• EU Law

• Property Law

• Criminal Law

At the same time, you’ll also take modules that engage with the ideas of Hume, Kant, Aristotle and Hegel.

Third & Fourth Year

With a wide choice of law and philosophy modules available, you can pursue particular areas of interest. The choice of modules includes:
 

• Jurisprudence

• Media Law

• Human Rights Law

• Philosophy of Law

• Critical Theory

• Medieval Philosophy

General Requirements

Standard XII
 

Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
Council for the Indian School Certificate (CISCE)
 

Intermediate Exam (some state boards)
Higher/Senior School Certificate/Examination (most state boards)

English Language Requirements

CBSE/AISSCE/CUSCE/ISC - English Language 80% OR IELTS/TOEFL or equivalent
 

IELTS
 

• An average score of 6.5 over all components and a minimum of 6.0 in each band on the Academic Version. 

• In 2022 and 2023 we will accept IELTS indicator. It may not be recognised after that depending on the outcome of a review.

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
 

• A minimum score of 90 is required in the Internet based TOEFL (iBT) with no less than 21 in writing and at least 19 in every other section.

• In 2022 and 2023 we will accept TOEFL Home Edition. . It may not be recognised after that depending on the outcome of a review.

Non-EU fees for academic year 2022/23 are:
 

• € 20500

BCL (Law with Philosophy) students can choose to study the modules necessary for legal professional recognition, which enables them to pursue legal careers as solicitors or barristers.

Graduates are also well suited to careers in:
 

• Legal research (e.g. at the Law Reform Commission)

• Politics

• Media

• Diplomatic service

• Academia