MU New BCL (Law and Languages) Undergraduate Degree - Launching Sept 2024

The Maynooth University School of Law and Criminology in collaboration with the Maynooth University School of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures will welcome the first cohort of students into a new level 8 degree programme - the MH503 BCL (Law and Languages) beginning in September 2024.

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.

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.

Find out more about MH503 BCL (Law and Languages)