Law - Common Law

The Masters in Common Law is a unique two-year programme offering non-law graduates the opportunity to obtain a law degree.

Students will take a range of modules designed to introduce them to the main areas of our legal system. Teaching will be through the medium of lectures and fortnightly graduate seminars.

You will study a range of modules designed to introduce you to the main areas of our legal system, including Tort, Contract Law and European Law amongst others.

On completion of your studies, you should be able to:

Demonstrate a broad appreciation of the principal branches of the discipline of law
Make effective use of oral and written skills and apply ICT in learning, research and presentation of legal reports and assignments
Work effectively as a member of a legal team with common objectives

Stage 1 - Option

Timester Module ID Title Credit Year
Autumn LAW41890 Advances Propert Law 1 5.0 Year 1 Core Module
Autumn LAW41910 Advanced Ciminal Law 1 5.0 Year 1 Core Module
Autumn LAW41930 Advanced EU Consitutional Law 1 5.0 Year 1 Core Module
Autumn LAW41950 Advanced Contract Law 1 5.0 Year 1 Core Module
Autumn LAW41970 Advanced Tort Law 1 5.0 Year 1 Core Module
Autumn LAW41990 Advanced Consitutional Law 1 5.0 Year 1 Core Module
Spring LAW41880 Advanced Property Law 2 5.0 Year 1 Core Module
Spring LAW41900 Advanced Ciminal Law 2 5.0 Year 1 Core Module
Spring LAW41920 Advanced EU Economic Law 5.0 Year 1 Core Module
Spring LAW41940 Advanced Contract Law 2 5.0 Year 1 Core Module
Spring LAW41960 Advanced Tort Law 2 5.0 Year 1 Core Module
Spring LAW41980 Advanced Consitutional Law 2 5.0 Year 1 Core Module
Autumn LAW41810 Advanced Administrative Law 1 5.0 Year 2 Core Module
Autumn LAW41830 Advanced Company Law1 5.0 Year 2 Core Module
Autumn LAW41850 Advanced Equity 5.0 Year 2 Core Module
Autumn LAW41870 Advanced Evidence 1 5.0 Year 2 Core Module
Spring LAW41800 Advanced Administrative Law 2 5.0 Year 2 Core Module
Spring LAW41820 Advanced Company Law 2 5.0 Year 2 Core Module
Spring LAW41840 Advanced Trust 5.0 Year 2 Core Module
Spring LAW41860 Advanced Evidence 2 5.0 Year 2 Core Module
See "View All Modules" to see a list of year 2 options (max 4 modules or 20 credits can be chosen)

Admissions are open to graduates (and graduands) with an upper second class degree in a non-law subject or in which law was not a minor.These are the minimum entry requirements – additional criteria may be requested .

Applications for the programme will be made through the University’s on-line application system. Go to www.ucd.ie/apply.

Please note that applications are assessed on a rolling basis.

What are the fees for this programme?

For further details go to http://www.ucd.ie/registry/adminservices/fees/news.html

Please note: In the event that you are offered a place on one of our programmes, accepting a place is a two part process; as well as submitting an online acceptance, you must also pay a non-refundable deposit. The normal deposit is 500 euro. Your deposit must be received within 15 working days of the date of your offer letter.

International Applicants and students

Students/Applicants requiring information from an International perspective may visit the website www.ucd.ie/international for information regarding our campus, location of UCD and visa information. Applicants may visit http://www.ucd.ie/registry/adminservices/fees/international.html for full information on fees and fee payment methods.

The following entry routes are available:

Masters Common Law FT (B209)
Duration 2 Years
Attend Full Time
Deadline Rolling*

* Courses will remain open until such time as all places have been filled, therefore early application is advised

2 years full-time.

Next Intake: 2024/2025 September.

Careers & Employability
This degree offers you the relevant recognitions as part of the process of becoming a barrister or solicitor in Ireland. You may also choose to work in the commercial field complete with a strong legal background. The MCL is one of the Kings Inn’s approved degrees.