The Bachelor’s in Law Pathways at
University College Cork
is a
4
years
long
program for international students,
taught in English.
📖Introduction
University College Cork: University College Cork (UCC) is a prestigious public research university located in Cork, Ireland. Established in 1845, UCC is known for its academic excellence, innovative research, and vibrant campus life. It offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various fields, including arts, sciences, business, engineering, medicine, and law. UCC is committed to providing a supportive learning environment, fostering critical thinking, and preparing students for successful careers and global citizenship.
Our BCL(Hons) Law-Pathways programme is offered by the College of Business & Law at University College Cork (UCC) in Ireland. The programme allows for law students to take a general law degree which can be shaped to suit their own interests. If you take this degree you can specialise in areas such as international law, business law, human rights law, etc. You will also develop a strong foundation in legal research and writing, advocacy, and legal reasoning; these transferable skills are attractive to employers in a wide variety of professions and industries. Fundamentally this unique programme allows you to tailor your law degree and maximise your potential and opportunities.
You will commence this programme as a BCL (Pathways) student and, upon completion of your first year, you can then apply to transfer to your preferred path for the remainder of your degree.
The BCL at UCC is a comprehensive three-year law degree that ensures a critical understanding of the fundamentals of Irish and international law, together with exposure to a range of interesting elective areas of legal study. Alternatively, a Law Pathways student can apply for a four-year degree path which will include one or two semesters on either a work or study abroad placement.
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Year 1 Core Modules LW1104 Foundations of the Legal System (5 credits) LW1112 Constitutional and Institutional Law of the European Union (5 credits) LW1153 Criminal Law (10 credits) LW1154 Law of Contract (10 credits) LW1156 Legal Research and Writing (10 credits) LW1161 Constitutional Law: Fundamental Rights (5 credits) plus LW1162 Constitutional Law: Institutions of Government (5 credits) or LW1163 Dlí Bunreachtúil: Bunchearta (5 credits) plus LW1164 Dlí Bunreachtúil: Institiúidí an Rialtais (5 credits) Elective Modules (choose 10 credits)
LW1106 Law of Torts I (5 credits) plus LW1107 Law of Torts II (5 credits) AC1103 Financial Accounting Fundamentals (5 credits) plus AC1104 Accounting for Partnerships and Companies (5 credits) CH1001Chinese Language (Mandarin) I (5 credits) FR0105 Introduction to French (5 credits) FR1005 French for Near Beginners (5 credits) FR1105 Threshold French (5 credits) FR1107 French for Reading Purposes I (5 credits) GA1002 Ceart na Gaeilge idir Scríobh agus Labhairt (10 credits) GE0005 German Language (CEFR-Level A2.1) (5 credits) GE0008 German Language (CEFR-Level A2.2) (5 credits) HS0028 Spanish Language (Beginner Level) (10 credits) HS0128 Spanish Language (Improver [01]) (10 credits) HS1009 Spanish Language (Post Leaving Certificate) (10 credits) IT1102 Non-Beginners' Written and Spoken Italian (10 credits) IT1109 Introduction to Written and Spoken Italian (10 credits)
University College Cork: University College Cork (UCC) is a distinguished public research university located in Cork, Ireland. Established in 1845, UCC has a rich academic heritage and a reputation for excellence in teaching and research. The university offers a broad range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines, including arts, sciences, business, engineering, medicine, and law. UCC is committed to fostering an inclusive and vibrant learning environment, encouraging critical thinking, creativity, and innovation. With state-of-the-art facilities and a diverse student community, UCC provides a stimulating educational experience for its students.
🏠 Accommodation
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
You are not eligible to apply to this program because:
The minimum age is 18.
English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied a degree in English before
- Can demonstrate a high level of English
- Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.
Minimum education level: High School.
The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average
A, 70%, or a
high GPA.
All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.
Please choose the programs here
,
"You
are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of
getting accepted.
Required Documents:
Passport
Graduation certificate
Passport size photo
Official transcript
Personal statement
English certificate (You can take the English test online)
Guarantor letter
Preparing documents:
You can start your application now and send the application
documents
during
your application. Some documents you can
send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info
about
preparing
application documents is here
Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information
is
available
here.
The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application
fee and
upload
the application documents.
Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your
application within
2-3
days and proceed to the university or ask
you for further clarification
After it has been processed to the university you will receive
your unique
application ID from each university.
The university may contact you directly for further questions.
We will then follow up each week with the university for updates.
As soon as
there is any update we will let you know.
If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change
address at any
time
please let us know.
After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions
letter
electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable
deposit to the university.
Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the
admissions
letter and visa form to your home country.
