The BCL (Law and Society) degree consists of a mixture of compulsory and optional modules. In Year One, all modules are compulsory. In Years Two and Three, there are some compulsory modules but you’ll also choose from a range of optional modules. The BCL is normally a three-year course. However, you can opt to spend an extra year abroad in one of our partner universities in Spain, Scotland, China or Poland, experiencing life in another country and studying another legal system. After you complete the year abroad, you’ll return to DCU for your final year. Internship Year You can also opt to apply for a year-long INTRA work placement in Year Three. This will give you a unique opportunity to enhance your CV, increase your employability and experience the relevance of your study in the real world. This option is competitive and subject to the availability of placements.

A minimum of six Leaving Certificate subjects at Grade 06/H7, to include the subjects English OR Irish AND the subject Mathematics. In addition, applicants must present at least two subjects at grade H5.