CK301 · Level 8 · 3 years, or 4 years on the International or Placement path

Law (Pathways) - 3 years or 4 years

University College Cork (NUI) · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

534

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About this course

A law degree at UCC that you can shape around your interests, such as international, business or human rights law. After first year you can apply to move to a placement or study-abroad path.

How long
3 years, or 4 years on the International or Placement path
What you study
First year covers the legal system, criminal law, contract law, constitutional law, EU law and legal research and writing. You also pick electives such as torts, accounting or a language like French, Spanish or Mandarin. All students take a moot court module to build advocacy skills.
Placement and abroad
The BCL (Placement) path includes at least one semester working with law firms, NGOs or regulators, and the BCL (International) path includes study abroad in Asia, North America or Europe.
Where it can lead
Graduates go into a wide range of careers, helped by legal writing, research and advocacy skills.
Who it suits
Suits students who enjoy reading, writing, debating and thinking carefully through arguments and rules.

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About Law

Courses on legal systems, human rights, and constitutional law

The academic study of legal principles, systems, and practices. Law degrees cover various areas, including constitutional law, criminal law, contract law, human rights, international law, and more. E.g. Law (LLB), Civil Law (BCL), Law and Business.

Points history

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Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026534Published after the final round
2025 532522546
2024 530529555
2023 525524554

Round 1 is the points needed for a first-round offer. Final is the lowest points offered a place after all rounds. Middle student is the points of the student in the middle of everyone who got a place. * means not everyone on those points got a place (random selection). Source: CAO points lists.

Subject requirements

  • All Languages: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • English: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Irish: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6

These are the course's own subject requirements. You also need to meet the college's general minimum entry requirements.

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