Course Summary
The BCL is a three-year degree in law combined with one other subject. While the BCL covers all the core modules of law, you cover less law than on the LLB, giving you more time to develop expertise in another subject. The main advantage is that it allows you to combine the study of law with study of another discipline.
Law is taken jointly with one Arts subject for the final two years of the programme. Students can choose from a wide range of Arts subjects including languages and other areas within the humanities and social sciences.
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Language Options
Language options with this course
The following language options are available to study as part of this programme:
* Time abroad utilising this language
Disclaimer: Details subject to change - always check with the college.
Entry Requirements
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To view Mature Entry requirements, or alternative requirements, please visit Qualifax or the Colleges' website
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QQI / FET Links
PLC courses leading to the following QQI Major Awards may be used for entry into this course.
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| Note: Information for 2025 Entry | |
| Award Code | Award Title |
| 5M0528 | Media Production |
| 5M0529 | Software Development |
| 5M0536 | Computer Systems and Networks |
| 5M0828 | eBusiness |
| 5M1761 | Intellectual Disability Practice |
| 5M18294 | Office Informatics |
| 5M18518 | Media Production |
| 5M18519 | Film and Television Production |
| 5M1995 | Graphic Design |
| 5M1997 | Office Administration |
| 5M2009 | Early Childhood Care and Education |
| 5M2011 | Music |
| 5M20599 | Music |
| 5M2067 | Information Processing |
| 5M2069 | Marketing |
| 5M2073 | Language and European Studies |
| 5M2102 | Business Studies |
| 5M2110 | Security Studies |
| 5M2111 | International Trade |
| 5M2146 | Multimedia Production |
| 5M2149 | Sound Production |
| 5M2154 | Cultural and Heritage Studies |
| 5M2155 | Creative Media |
| 5M2181 | Applied Social Studies |
| 5M2464 | Journalism |
| 5M2468 | Business Administration |
| 5M2786 | Community Care |
| 5M3050 | Community Development |
| 5M3114 | General Studies |
| 5M3371 | Horsemanship |
| 5M3635 | Education and Training |
| 5M3782 | Health Service Skills |
| 5M3789 | Legal Studies |
| 5M3807 | Laboratory Techniques |
| 5M4339 | Healthcare Support |
| 5M4349 | Nursing Studies |
| 5M4468 | Community Health Services |
| 5M4511 | Radio Production |
| 5M4732 | Youth Work |
| 5M5011 | Tourism with Business |
| 5M5028 | Applied Ecology |
| 5M5048 | Creative Media |
| 5M5146 | Sports, Recreation and Exercise |
| 5M5158 | Film and Television Production |
| 5M5162 | Media Engineering |
| 5M5163 | Theatre Performance |
| 5M5267 | Food Science |
| 6M0691 | Software Development |
| 6M18534 | Film and Television Production |
| 6M2007 | Early Childhood Care and Education |
| 6M20602 | Music |
| 6M20866 | Accounting |
| 6M2115 | Supervisory Management for Manufacturing |
| 6M2218 | Social and Vocational Integration |
| 6M2263 | Inclusive Education and Training |
| 6M3115 | Information, Advice and Advocacy |
| 6M3566 | Drama |
| 6M3618 | Arts Administration |
| 6M3674 | Community Development |
| 6M4587 | Management |
| 6M4749 | Leisure Facility Supervisory Management |
| 6M4978 | Health Services Supervisory Management Skills |
| 6M4985 | Business |
| 6M5012 | Tourism with Business |
| 6M5013 | Administration |
| 6M5014 | International Contact Centre Service |
| 6M5128 | Classical Acting |
| 6M5130 | Media Production |
| 6M5132 | Multimedia |
| 6M5147 | Sports, Recreation and Exercise |
| 6M5149 | Broadcasting |
| 6M5159 | Film and Television Production |
| 6M5545 | Cartoon Animation |
Points Calculator for QQI Awards:
Details of the QQI scoring system and a points calculator can be found HERE
The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Enterprising
Enterprising people like situations that involve using resources for personal or corporate economic gain. Such people may have an opportunistic frame of mind, and are drawn to commerce, trade and making deals. Some pursue sales and marketing occupations. Many will eventually end up owning their own business, or in management roles in larger organisations. They tend to be very goal-oriented and work best when focused on a target. Some have an entrepreneurial inclination.
Investigative
The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.
Career Progression
Students interested in a law career will be in a position to immediately enter professional training, either by sitting the Law Society of Ireland’s FE1 examinations for entry to the solicitors’ profession or the Honorable Society of King’s Inns’ Barrister-at-Law Degree entrance examination for entry to the barristers’ profession.
Further Research
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