GY250 · Level 8 · 4 years

Law and Business

University of Galway · Connacht

2026 Round 1 points

509

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About this course

A full law degree (BCL) at University of Galway combined with business subjects such as accountancy, economics, digital business and management.

How long
4 years
What you study
First year covers constitutional, contract and tort law alongside accounting, with options in economics, digital business or a legal language. Second year adds criminal, EU and company law plus mooting in a mock courtroom. In final year you study equity, land and commercial law, write a guided research essay and choose a specialist stream such as taxation, legal professions or digital business and analytics.
Placement and abroad
Third year is spent either on a professional work placement or studying abroad at a partner law school in Europe, North America or Asia; Legal Irish students split the year between the Gaeltacht campus and an Irish-language legal placement.
Where it can lead
Graduates go into law firms, corporate law, compliance, accountancy, tech, consultancy and public service, or on to professional legal training.
Who it suits
Suits students who like argument and analysis and want to keep both law and business careers open.

Summary written by FindMyCollegeCourse.ie from the college's own course information. Check the college website for full details.

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
2026509Published after the final round
2025 517517543
2024 500500531
2023 517517555

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