GY254 · Level 8 · 4 years

Law (BCL), Criminology and Criminal Justice

University of Galway · Connacht

2026 Round 1 points

507

Down 27 points since 2023 (534).

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About this course

A law degree with a criminology and criminal justice strand. It is described as the only one of its kind in Ireland.

How long
4 years
What you study
You study core law such as contract, constitutional, tort, criminal, EU and evidence law, alongside criminology and criminal justice. Later modules include forensic psychology, policing, victimology and a guided research essay, plus mooting.
Placement and abroad
Year 3 is either a professional work placement, for example in solicitors' offices, the Department of Justice or NGOs, or study abroad at a partner university.
Where it can lead
Careers include the Gardai and Courts Service, government bodies, NGOs and international organisations, and the course prepares you for the solicitor and barrister entrance exams.
Who it suits
Suits students who are curious about crime, justice and the courts and like reading and arguing a case.

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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
2026507Published after the final round
2025 520520538
2024 501501534
2023 534534564

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

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

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