EU Law & Governance

If you undertake a Masters degree at UCD Sutherland School of Law you will be studying at one of the Top 100 Law Schools in the World. You will be taught by leading academics where class participation and interaction is encouraged. Our innovative teaching and small class sizes will allow you to develop strong analytical skills, and to hone your written and spoken critical insights.



The LLM EU Law & Governance offers a genuine inter-disciplinary approach to European studies allowing students analyse how our understanding of the nature of the European Union is shaped by our particular disciplinary perspectives. You will acquire a number of key skills including how to understand and think critically about the intersections between law, politics and international relations that come to the fore in the study of EU law. You will learn how to apply that knowledge and understanding to real and hypothetical factual situations.

Stage 1 Core Modules

LAW41040 Law and Governance of the EU Autumn 10

POL40970 Politics of European Governance Autumn 10

LAW40290 Dissertation Summer 30



Stage 1 Options - A)4 of:

Choose 4 modules from the list below.

LAW40120 Foundations of Environmental Law Autumn 10

LAW40150 International Competition Law Autumn 10

LAW40360 Advanced Issues in European Competition Law Autumn 10

LAW40780 Law of the ECHR Autumn 10

LAW42230 Natural Resources Law Autumn 10

LAW42280 International Refugee Law Autumn 10

LAW40060 International Commercial Arbitration Spring 10

LAW41090 Climate Change Law and Policy Spring 10

LAW41200 Cross-Border Litigation: European and International Perspectives on the Conflict of Laws

Spring 10

LAW42020 Law of Armed Conflict Spring 10

LAW42270 International Migration Law Spring 10

POL40610 EU Foreign, Security, and Defence Pol. Spring 10

POL41030 Theory of Human Rights Spring 10

This programme is intended for applicants with a Law degree, or an interdisciplinary degree in which law was a major component. An upper second class honours, or international equivalent is required. Exemption may be given to those with significant, related, practical experience or those with a relevant graduate qualification.



You may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), as UCD recognises formal, informal, and/or experiential learning. RPL may be awarded to gain Admission and/or credit exemptions on a programme. Please visit the UCD Registry RPL web page for further information. Any exceptions are also listed on this webpage.

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EU Law & Governance B820, B821 Graduate Taught LLM On Campus FT / PT 1/2 Years

B820 EU Law & Governance Master of Laws Full-Time Commencing September 2025 Graduate Taught

B821 EU Law & Governance Master of Laws Part-Time Commencing September 2025 Graduate Taught

The LLM EU Law & Governance is an ideal starting point for a career in the EU institutions, such as the Commission and Court of Justice of the European Union, and EU agencies such as the Fundamental Rights Agency. It will also be highly relevant for those aiming at a career in law firms specialising in European Union law. Further, graduates will be well equipped to advise law and policy makers in European Union matters, as well as finding opportunities with think tanks and other non-governmental organisations influencing the European Union. It also is an excellent starting point for an academic career.



Masters students in UCD Sutherland School of Law can benefit from engaging both with the UCD Careers Network and the Head of Career Development in the School. There are careers events hosted through the academic year and a specific Law Fair every October where Domestic and International Employers come on campus to meet with students.