BCL Degree (CK301)
Why choose the BCL – CK 301?
A BCL degree has been on offer in UCC since the foundation of the University in 1845. As such the BCL degree offers you the chance to graduate in three short years with a prestigious degree whose pedigree is long-established. As noted above you can tailor the degree to suit your interests and the combination of lectures and tutorials ensures that you will graduate with a comprehensive knowledge of legal matters. The BCL degree is a qualifying degree recognised by the King’s Inns, the professional body for barristers in Ireland. The skills learned are transferable and are respected by employers legal or otherwise.
25.04.2012
“I decided to study law because it’s a very good grounding for lots of different career paths. I knew that it would allow me to learn certain skills which would be useful in any profession, not just in practising law as a solicitor."
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25.04.2012
"The years I spent in UCC will always be remembered fondly by me as some of the best years of my life."
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Core Modules
The core modules taken over the three years are:
- Introduction to the Legal System
- Constitutional Law (either through English or Irish "Dlí Bunreachtúil")
- Criminal Law
- Law of Contract
- Legal Research and Writing
- Law of Torts
- Law of Property
- Law of the European Union
- Legal Skills and Analysis
- Equity
- Moot Court
- Jurisprudence
For more details on module content, please click here.
Elective Modules
A wide variety of elective modules are available to the BCL student, incorporating Law modules as well as modules in the areas of Language (French, German, Spanish, Italian or Irish) and Business (Management and Marketing or Accountancy).
With the variety and range of module options open, the BCL student may graduate with a broad-ranging general BCL degree or alternatively choose to tailor their subject choices towards, for example, International Law, Finance, Human Rights or Commercial. Please discuss your electives with your personal tutor, especially if you wish to angle your degree and start to specialise in one particular area.
Please see here for a full listing of the options available.
