LLB Law in Society

About the course

An English-taught LL.B. that studies law in its social context, built around four themes: migration, sustainability, security and market globalisation, using insights from the social sciences.

Entry requirements for Irish students

• Leaving Certificate (Established) with at least 6 exam subjects: 2 at H5 or higher and 4 at O6/H7 or higher, plus a minimum of 350 CAO points. The LCVP is also accepted (at least 6 subjects plus the Link Modules, same grade rules and 350 points).
• Sufficient maths is required (VU examples: any IB Maths subject, or A-level/AS-level Maths grade A-C). VU does not publish an Irish Maths grade; if your level is not enough you may be admitted conditionally with a maths entry test at Dutch VWO Mathematics C level (e.g. OMPT-E at 60% or Boswell-Bèta at 5.5).
• English: VU exempts diplomas from English-taught education in Ireland from an English test; EU/EEA applicants must have English proof in by 31 August.

How to apply

1. Apply in StudielinkRegister in Studielink before 1 May 2027 (EU/EEA deadline); apply early as the board decides monthly.
2. Complete your VU dashboardFill in the VU Application Form – Law in Society (including your motivation), upload ID and English proof, and pay the €100 application fee for non-Dutch diplomas.
3. Admission Board reviewThe board meets monthly and assesses eligibility, motivation for the programme and what you would add to a mixed classroom. You may be invited to a Zoom interview.
4. DecisionAnswer by email one to two weeks after the board meeting: offer, rejection or interview invitation.

Costs

• Standard Dutch EU fee: €2,694 (2026/27). The 2027/28 fee is set by the Dutch government each year (expected to be close to €2,800).
• EU students may be eligible for a Dutch tuition-fee loan (DUO).

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