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CAO (Higher Education - HET)

Degree - Honours Bachelor

Law & Business

University of Galway - UG (formerly NUIG)
University of Galway - UG (formerly NUIG)
Course Code
GY250
Zone
Level
NFQ Type
Major
Duration
3 Years
Attendence
Full Time
CAO Points 2022
509
Points Change

Course Summary

The four-year Bachelor of Civil Law and Business allows students to combine the study of a full law degree with principal commercial disciplines such as Business & Commercial Law, Accountancy, Economics, Management and Digital Business & Analytics. Graduates will understand not only the legal process but also the fundamentals of business. This will prepare graduates to work as lawyers in a corporate environment.

College Link

College Link > GY250 - Law & Business

Colleges often have information about the course on their own website, along with other useful information relating to the college. (Note: Not always available)


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:

Languages
Award Type
Includes time abroad*
Notes
German
Minor
Irish
Minor
Spanish
Minor

* Time abroad utilising this language

Disclaimer: Details subject to change - always check with the college.

Entry Requirements

Disclaimer: Details subject to change - If this is a course you are considering applying for you should check on the Colleges' website to ensure you have the latest entry requirements information.

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.

Search for PLC Courses offering these awards
(Click on the Codes)

Note: Information for 2024 Entry
Award Code Award Title
5M0828 eBusiness
5M1997 Office Administration
5M2067 Information Processing
5M2069 Marketing
5M2102 Business Studies
5M2111 International Trade
5M2181 Applied Social Studies
5M2468 Business Administration
5M3789 Legal Studies
5M5165 Trade Union Studies
6M2115 Supervisory Management for Manufacturing
6M3618 Arts Administration
6M4385 Retail Management
6M4587 Management
6M4985 Business
6M5013 Administration

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.

Administrative

Administrative people are interested in work that offers security and a sense of being part of a larger process. They may be at their most productive under supervisors who give clear guidelines and while performing routine tasks in a methodical and reliable way.

They tend to enjoy clerical and most forms of office work, where they perform essential administrative duties. They often form the backbone of large and small organisations alike. They may enjoy being in charge of office filing systems, and using computers and other office equipment to keep things running smoothly. They usually like routine work hours and prefer comfortable indoor workplaces.

Career Progression

Graduates of the Law and Business programme will have a variety of career paths open to them, depending on the specialism they select in their degrees. All graduates will be well equipped to work in a corporate legal environment.

Further Research

College Link > GY250 - Law & Business

Colleges often have information about the course on their own website, along with other useful information relating to the college. (Note: Not always available)

Qualifax
Qualifax Course Page

Qualifax is the National Learners Database. (Note: Link not always available)

DISCLAIMER: These links are to official sources of information for this course - we accept no responsibility for the information on them.

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12
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