DN600 · Level 8 · 4 years

Law (options)

University College Dublin (NUI) · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

559

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Please note: New for 2027 entry: a Law with Spanish Law degree option, which requires H3 in Spanish. Five places are available to progress to the BCL/Grado en Derecho programme, which includes Stages 3 and 4 at a Spanish university.

About this course

UCD's Bachelor of Civil Law (BCL) is a long-established law degree that looks at how law works in theory and in practice, with lots of chances to study abroad.

How long
4 years
What you study
First and second year cover the core areas of Irish law, such as constitutional law, contract, criminal law and the legal system. In third and fourth year you choose from a wide range of modules, from human rights to internet law, and can take practical options like advocacy and mooting or non-law electives such as languages.
Placement and abroad
In third year you can apply to spend a trimester or a year at a partner university abroad, or do a 14-week paid internship in Ireland.
Where it can lead
Graduates work as lawyers in Ireland and abroad, or in areas like banking, taxation and journalism, and many go on to postgraduate law study.
Who it suits
Suits students who enjoy reading, debating and building arguments, and who like the idea of studying abroad.

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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
2026559Published after the final round
2025 567564577
2024 556556578
2023 565564578

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

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