New BCL Law and Languages Degree at Maynooth University

The BCL (Law and Languages) MH503 is a four-year degree in Law combined with French, German, Irish or Spanish, opening up a range of employment prospects within and beyond Ireland.

Students undertake all of the required modules needed for Law and a full suite of modules in their chosen European language. There are additional opportunities to continue the study of other modern languages in first year and/or take up a new language as a beginner in second year. Students receive an excellent grounding in core law subjects, while also developing their linguistic competence and intercultural awareness.

Why choose this degree?

• Choose from a range of European languages to match your interests.
• The BCL (Law and Languages) is a four-year degree in Law combined with French, German, Irish or Spanish, opening up a range of employment prospects within and beyond Ireland.
• The degree includes modules in French, German and Spanish Law or specialised modules relating to law and the Irish language, as well as classes in legal translation and vocabulary.
• Students will have an opportunity to gain international experience through an integrated study abroad programme at one of our European or international partner institutions.
• Students taking Irish will be expected to combine a Gaeltacht placement or Irish-language work placement of one semester with an Erasmus study placement abroad of one semester in third year.
• Students interested in gaining intersectoral experience will be supported to undertake a work placement in a country where their chosen language is spoken.
• Students are encouraged to source their own work placements, which are subject to approval and registration with the Careers and Employability Service.
• Graduates of this programme will develop a strong capacity for analytical and critical thinking as well as strong linguistic skills and a keen sense of cultural awareness.

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