The BCL (Law and Business) is a joint honours degree combining the related disciplines of law and business. This exciting four year programme

• explores the relationship between law and business, in areas such as business organisation, finance, and market regulation;
• applies key legal and business tools of analysis to examine issues affecting performance of firms and industries in a global business environment.

During the first three years of this programme, students take an equal amount of credits in law and business.  Law modules include contract law, commercial law; and company law; while business modules covers topics in accounting, business information systems, economics, management and marketing.

In the final year of the programme, students can specialise in law or business with over 60 optional modules to choose from.  Through-out the programme there is a focus on developing transferable skills with compulsory modules in writing and communication involving group work and presentation skills. 

 On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Identify and understand the relationship between the various sources and institutions of Irish, European and international law;
• Demonstrate an understanding of and an ability to evaluate fundamental legal and business principles, concepts, rules and underlying policy, including relevant ethical principles;
• Apply core legal and business skills of research, writing and analysis;
• Critically analyse the business, political, social and ethical contexts in which laws are formulated and applied;
• Critically assess the effectiveness of theory and practice for the modern business environment;
• Construct an analytical framework to explain the interaction between legal  and business phenomena in Ireland, the EU and elsewhere;
• Demonstrate the problem-solving and negotiation skills necessary to work and communicate effectively in a global, multi-disciplinary legal and business environment; 
• Apply key legal and business tools of analysis to examine issues affecting performance of firms and industries in a global business environment.

Leaving certificate requirements:

H5 in two subjects, and O6/H7 in four other subjects in the Leaving Certificate from Irish, English, Mathematics, another language,  and two other subjects recognised for entry purposes. 

Mature students: Applicants should apply directly through the CAO, include a statement of interest and will be required to sit an assessment test and may be called for interview. Approximately 5 places are available on this programme for mature applicants.

FETAC applicants: There are 2 places available for suitably qualified FETAC graduates.

International students should visit the UCC International Education website.

Students must take 60 credits per academic year, with 5 credits typically equating to 12 weeks of 2 lecture hours per week. Selected modules also include tutorials, a form of small group teaching, with 5 tutorials per semester being the norm.

As well as attending lectures and tutorials each week, students are expected to engage in self-directed learning which involves independent research and study in the library or online. This type of work can be undertaken individually or in a group setting.

Law and Business modules are assessed by a variety of methods including by written assignments, and end of semester examinations. Some modules can include oral presentations as part of the examination process and group work.

During your time as a UCC law and business student you will be taught by the dedicated staff of the Law School and the Business School, many of whom are internationally recognised experts in their individual fields.