Law - International Law - MA

Interdisciplinary programme exploring global legal systems, theories and socio-economics.



This programme will produce work-ready graduates for a career in the legal and related sectors. The Master of Arts in International Law is designed to progress non-cognate learners’ careers in law.



The MA in International Law is studied over one or two calendar years.



If studying over one year, stage 1 comprises two taught semesters where learners complete six taught modules – two mandatory modules and four electives from a choice of 15. All modules in Stage 1 contain 10 ECTS credits.



On completion of Stage 1, learners are eligible for the award of a Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in International Law. In stage 2, learners on the MA then complete a semester-based dissertation consisting of 30 ECTS. During the semester learners are in regular contact with their dissertation supervisor.



Pre-Semester 1: Bridging Course (5ECTS: 30 hours online resources, and 95 hours independent learning) resources will be made available online on acceptance to the programmes.



Core Modules in Semester 1:



comprise Law of International Organisations,Legal Research and International Commercial Law or International Human Rights Law (subject to learner interest)



Elective modules in Semester 2: International Privacy and Data Protection Law, International Intellectual Property Law, Social, Economic and Environmental Rights, Restorative Justice, Corporate Governance, International Asylum and Immigration Law, International Criminal Law, plus more.

Semester 1

Law of International Organisations

International Human Rights Law

International Commercial Law

Legal Research and Writing



Semester 2

Corporate Governance

International Commercial Arbotration

EU Markets and Competition Law

International Financial Services Law

International Intellectual Property Law

International Tax Law

Gender, Sexuality and Human Rights

International Asylum and Immigration Law

International Criminal Law

International Humanitarian Law

Restorative Justice

Criminology

Social, Economic and Environmental Rights

International Privacy and Data Protection Law



Semester 3

Thesis

The minimum requirement for the programm is the achievement of H2.2 award on a Level 8 degree programme, in humanities, arts, business or social sciences degree or in a related programme or equivalent.



The English language entry requirements for this programme is a minimum of grade of Level 6.5 in the IELTS English language test, or equivalent. This equates to a minimum English language requirement of CEFR B2 (High).

1 Year Full-Time / 2 Years Part-Time.



Mode

Part-Time / Blended Learning / Full-Time

Intake Dates

Dublin - Full-Time - February 2026

Dublin - Part-Time - February 2026

Dublin - Part-Time - September 2026

Dublin - Blended - September 2026

Dublin - Full-Time - September 2026

Dublin - Full-Time - February 2027

Dublin - Part-Time - February 2027

Completing an MA in International Law provides learners with the skills required to advance their careers in law-related fields such as:



Administrators.



Advisors or researchers with government departments.



Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) or businesses such as: IHRC, Trócaire, UN and Amnesty International, Law Reform Commission.



The EU institutions such as the Directorate General for Competition, banks, insurance firms, accountancy firms, management consultancy firms, and diverse corporations.