The University of Galway, also known as National University of Ireland Galway (NUIG), is a public research university located in Galway, Ireland. It was founded in 1845 as Queen's College, Galway, and became a constituent college of the National University of Ireland in 1908.

The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines, including arts, business, law, medicine, engineering, and science. NUIG is known for its strengths in research, particularly in the areas of biomedicine, environmental science, and human rights.

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The four-year Bachelor of Civil Law (Criminology and Criminal Justice)is a unique degree offering in Ireland for students with an interest in both law and the fields of criminology and criminal justice. Students have the opportunity to combine the study of a full undergraduate law degree with an additional specialisation that focuses on the causes of crime and the operation of the criminal justice system. Students will have access to world-class academics that specialise in the fields of criminal law, criminal justice, criminology, psychology and human rights. Students complete all the modules required to support them to undertake the entrance exams for the Law Society of Ireland, should they wish to qualify as a solicitor. Students who wish to qualify as a barrister will have the option of taking all modules required by the Honourable Society of King’s Inns. Graduates of this programme will be well positioned to pursue careers as barristers or solicitors specialising in criminal law or working with the agencies and organisations of the criminal justice system. Show less

Year 1 (60 credits)
This year focuses on building skills with strong foundational teaching. The module ‘Understanding the Law’ builds a platform of essential skills and helps students to transition to the expectations of a university degree. In addition to the foundational legal subjects, students will take modules in Criminology and Criminal Justice, building their understanding of the criminal justice system and exploring theories on why people commit crime.

Compulsory Core Modules (50 credits)

Understanding the Law (10 credits)
Contract Law (10 credits)
Constitutional Law (10 credits)
Tort Law (10 credits)
Criminology (5 credits)
Criminal Justice (5 credits)
Optional Modules (10 credits)

Critical Thinking for Lawyers (10 credits)
Family Law (10 credits)
Legal French/ Legal German/ Teanga an Dlí (Legal Irish) (10 credits)

Year 2 (60 credits)
In second year students develop their skills further with modules such as ‘Mooting’ which helps develop communication and advocacy skills. Students will also undertake a series of modules such as Criminal Law, Advance Criminology, Advanced Criminal Justice and Forensic and Abnormal Psychology. These will give students perspectives on the elements of a criminal offence, the operation of the justice system as well as insights into psychology and crime.

Compulsory Core Modules (50 credits)

Criminal Law I & II (10 credits)
European Union Law I & II (10 credits)
Evidence I & II (10 credits)
Advanced Criminal Justice (5 credits)
Advanced Criminology (5 credits)
Mooting (5 credits)
Forensic, Abnormal & Clinical Psychology (5 credits)
Optional Modules (choose two 5 credit modules or one 10 credit module)

Labour Law I (5 credits)
Labour Law II (5 credits)
Industrial And Intellectual Property Law (5 credits)
Comparative Disability Law (5 credits)
Information Technology Law (5 credits)
Legal French/ Legal German/ Teanga an Dlí (Legal Irish) (10 credits)

Year 3 (60 credits)
Customise your experience by choosing either professional work placement or study abroad.

Caithfidh na mic léinn a dhéanann Teanga an Dlí seimeastar amháin ag staidéar ar champas Gaeltachta Ollscoil na Gaillimhe ar an gCeathrú Rua agus seimeastar amháin eile ar shocrúchán oibre i dtimpeallacht lán-Ghaeilge. (Students who study Legal Irish will spend one semester studying at University of Galway’s Gaeltacht campus in An Cheathrú Rua and one semester of professional work placement in an Irish-speaking environment.)

Year 4 (60 credits)
Compulsory Core Modules (40 credits)

Land Law
Equity Law
Company Law
Disability & Criminal Justice
Guided Research Essay
Optional Modules (20 credits)

International Protection of Human Rights Law I
International Protection of Human Rights Law II
Family and Child Law
Jurisprudence
Administrative Law I
Applied Legal Theory
Law and Innovation
Legal French/ Legal German/ Teanga an Dlí (Legal Irish)

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The National University of Ireland Galway, commonly known as University of Galway or simply NUI Galway, is a public research university located in Galway, Ireland. It was founded in 1845 as Queen's College Galway and became a university in 1908. NUI Galway is one of Ireland's leading universities, with a strong focus on research and innovation, and a reputation for excellence in teaching and learning. The university has five colleges - Arts, Social Sciences, and Celtic Studies; Business, Public Policy and Law; Engineering and Informatics; Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences; and Science. NUI Galway offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in a wide range of disciplines, including humanities, social sciences, science and technology, medicine, nursing, and business. NUI Galway is known for its research excellence, with particular strengths in areas such as biomedical science, environmental science, humanities and social sciences, and information technology. The university has several research institutes and centers focused on these areas, and has established partnerships with leading research institutions around the world. The university is located on a beautiful campus on the banks of the River Corrib, just a short walk from the vibrant city center of Galway. With its lively cultural scene, excellent restaurants and pubs, and easy access to the stunning natural beauty of the west coast of Ireland, Galway is a popular destination for students from around the world.

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You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it

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