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NFQ Level 9, Major award
The Degree of LLM is is examined either by a minor thesis and prescribed assessments and examinations (Mode A (Taught)) or alternatively, by a major thesis (Mode B (Research)).
LLM Mode A (Taught)
The LLM Mode A (Taught) is a full-time
programme running for 12 months or a part-time programme running for 24 months
from the date of first registration for the programme. A full-time candidate may not, during the
currency of the LLM Mode A (Taught), simultaneously pursue any other form of
education, training or employment, save with the advance permission of the
faculty.
Entry Requirements
Candidates must be approved by the Faculty
of Law and must normally:
(a) hold the BCL (Hons) Degree of the National
University of Ireland with at least Second Class Honours Grade 1 or a Second Class Honours LLB Degree from UCC
or
(b) have such other relevant third level educational
qualifications and/or professional experience as, in the opinion of the Faculty
of Law, qualifies the candidate to undertake the LLM Mode A (Taught) Degree.
The number of places available in any given year is dependent on resources and all qualified candidates may not be admitted.
Programme Requirements
Full-time
Students take
90 credits in total including LW6538 LLM Mode A (Taught) Thesis (30 credits)
and 60 credits from the list of elective modules.
Part-time:
Year 1: Students take 40 credits from the
list of elective modules.
Year 2: Students take 50 credits including
LW6538 LLM Mode A (Taught) Thesis (30 credits) and 20 credits from the list of
elective modules.
Core Module
LW6538 LLM Mode A Thesis (Taught) (30
credits)
Elective Modules
(It may be that not all modules will be
offered each year):
LW6521 Challenges in Medical Law and Policy (10
credits)
LW6525 Terrorism, Dissonance and Criminal Justice (10
credits)
LW6527 Law of Credit and Security (10 credits)
LW6529 Information Rights Law (10 credits)
LW6530
Contemporary Issues in Constitutional Law (10 credits)
LW6536 Intellectual
Property Law (10 credits)
LW6541 Electronic Commerce Law (10
credits)
LW6544
Criminology (10 credits)
LW6545 Penology (10 credits)
LW6546 Juvenile Justice (10 credits)
LW6548 Contemporary
Issues in EU Competition Law (10 credits)
LW6549 Children's Rights
(10 credits)
LW6550 International Criminal Law (10 credits)
LW6551 Immigration and Refugee Law (10 credits)
LW6556 War Law 2: Ius in Bello (10 credits)
LW6558 Mental Health Law (10 credits)
LW6560 Cybercrime (10 credits)
LW6561 Comparative
Perspectives of International Family Property Law (10 credits)
LW6563* Child Law (Clinical) (10 credits)
LW6568 The Family and the Law (10 credits)
LW6572 Contemporary Issues in International Law (10 credits)
LW6573 War Law 1: Ius Ad Bellum (10 credits)
LW6574 Intellectual Property and Internet Regulation (10 credits)
LW6576 Disability and the Law (10 credits)
LW6577 Current Topics in United States Constitutional Law (10 credits)
Other modules may be available.
* LW6563 - there is a quota of 15 students for this module. Preference will be given to students from the LLM (Child and Family Law) and any remaining places will be allocated on a first come first served basis to students on the LLM (Mode A) and the LLM (Practitioner).
Module descriptions are contained in the Book of Modules 2011/2012.
Examinations
Full details and regulations governing
Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards 2012 Book and for each module in the Book of Modules 2011/2012.
Presentation of Minor Thesis/Submission Dates:
The thesis must
be submitted for examination at the Winter Board, on a date in September to be specified by the
Department of Law at the commencement of the programme.
See also General Regulations for the Degree of Master.
Programme Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this
programme students should be able to:
LLM Mode B (Research)
The LLM Mode B (Research) is a full-time
programme running for 12 months or a part-time programme running for 24 months
from the date of first registration for the programme. In either case, such
studies or research must be under such direction and supervision as may be
approved by the Faculty of Law. A full-time candidate may not, during the
currency of the studies or research, simultaneously pursue any other form of
education, training or employment, save with the advance permission of the
faculty.
It is possible to register for an LLM Mode B (Research) in September, January or April of each year, therefore applications are accepted throughout the academic year, but note candidates are advised to contact the Law Department before submitting an application.
Entry Requirements
Candidates must be approved by the Faculty
of Law, following the recommendation of the Head of Department after
consultation with the Departmental Graduate Studies Committee and must
normally:
(a) hold the BCL (Hons) Degree of the National University of
Ireland with at least Second Class Honours Grade 1;
or
(b) have obtained the Degree of LLB with at least Second Class
Honours Grade 1 following a programme of studies for that degree in University
College Cork;
or
(c) have such other relevant third level
educational qualifications and/or professional experience as, in the opinion of
the Faculty of Law, qualifies the candidate to undertake the prescribed
programme of research or advanced studies.
The number of places available in any given year is dependent on resources and all qualified candidates may not be admitted. Candidates will not be permitted to follow Mode B (Research) unless, in the opinion of the Faculty, they possess an appropriate capacity for research and have submitted a detailed research proposal in an area in which the Faculty can offer suitable supervision.
Programme Requirements
A candidate must complete a major
thesis (90 credits). This must be of such quality and depth as to
reflect the fact that it is the product of full time research and writing of
one year's duration from the date of first registration (or two years part-time
research and writing from the date of first registration). The major thesis
will normally comprise approximately 40,000 words, excluding reasonable
footnotes. A candidate may be required to submit to an oral or written
examination on the matter of such thesis. Candidates may take the 5 credit
module LW6004 Research Methods in Law for audit described under the heading
Modules
for Postgraduate Training.
Presentation of LLM Mode B (Research) Thesis/Submission Dates
Candidate must submit his/her thesis in line with the general university
requirements, information on which is available
here.
See also General Regulations for the Degree of Master.
Programme Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the
programme students should be able to:
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