LLM by Research
Suitably qualified candidates may be accepted onto the LLM by Research programme (also known as LLM Mode B) on submission of a detailed research proposal. (Note also the existence of our PhD programme). The LLM by Research Degree involves writing a thesis of approximately 40,000 words under academic supervision. The degree can be completed in one or two years full-time (or two or four years part-time). It is possible to register for the degree in October, January, April or July of each year. For information on some of our recent graduates click here.
Eligibility for LLM by Research Degree
Candidates must hold a Second Class Honours Grade 1 BCL Degree from the National University of Ireland or a Second Class Honours LLB Degree from University College Cork or a Postgraduate Diploma in Law from University College Cork with Honours and have such other relevant third level educational and/or professional experience as, in the opinion of the Faculty of Law, qualifies the candidate to undertake the LLM Degree. For an authoritative statement of the rules governing the LLM by Research, see the UCC Postgraduate Calendar .
Candidates with an interest in pursuing this kind of research should contact Veronica Calnan, the Faculty of Law Postgraduate Administrator. Acceptance onto the programme is conditional upon the availability of suitable supervision within the department. Information on the research interests and publications of our staff is available in the Staff Directory section of this website.
For further details regarding making an application click here and for information on scholarships and funding opportunities (and fees) click here .
Contact Details
Veronica Calnan
Postgraduate Administrator
Faculty of Law
University College Cork
Tel: 353 (0)21 4903995
Email: lawpostgrad@ucc.ie
