Law with History

Programme Short Name: BCL (Hons) (NFQ Level 8)
Load (FT vs PT): Full Time
Levels (UG, G, etc): Undergraduate studies
Course Information:

CAO Code: DN600 LHY
CAO Points Range 2015: 520 - 625
Length of Course: 4 Years
DN600 Places: 120

Leaving Certificate: Passes in six subjects including English, Irish, a third language & three other recognised subjects. Two of the six subjects must be minimum HC3.

Click below for equivalent entry requirements information for:
A-Level/GCSE
Other EU Applicants
Non-EU Applicants
Mature Entry Route


Why is this course for me?

There’s a natural affinity between the disciplines of law and history. Each is shaped by the other. Important historical events are often interlinked with contemporary legal structures. Legal reform may be prompted by the defining events of the past.

This course allows you to acquire a highly respected degree in Irish law, whilst also pursuing a passion for history and acquiring a deeper understanding of past events that have shaped our current legal system.

Key Fact: UCD Law graduates have been admitted to study for postgraduate degrees at many prestigious universities abroad, including Harvard, Oxford, Cambridge, Berkeley and European University Institute.


What will I study?

First & Second Year
First year focuses on core Irish law modules, including:

  • Constitutional Law
  • Contract Law
  • Tort Law

In addition, you're introduced to medieval and modern European and Irish history.

In second year, you will study:

  • EU Law
  • Property Law
  • Criminal Law

You'll also engage with international history.

Third & Fourth Year

With a wide choice of law and history modules available, you can pursue your own areas of interest. Modules include:

  • Jurisprudence
  • Legal History
  • Criminology
  • Fascism
  • Culture & Revolution

Sample Law with History (.pdf)

You may also be interested in taking modules offered by our Clinical Legal Education Centre (CLEC), such as Advocacy & Mooting, and The Lawyer, Professional Ethics & Legal Practice.

You'll attend lectures and tutorials, in addition to engaging in study and preparatory work.

Assessment is through a combination of end-of-semester examinations, essays and group work projects.

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Career & Graduate Study Opportunities

BCL (Law with History) graduates can go on to qualify as solicitors and barristers, and pursue law careers in Ireland or abroad. Graduates are also well placed to pursue careers in:

  • Legal Research
  • Politics
  • Journalism
  • Academia

Relevant graduate programmes include LLM degrees in:


International Study Opportunity:

You can apply to study abroad during third year at one of our partner universities in:

  • Australia
  • Austria
  • Belgium
  • Canada
  • China
  • Czech Republic
  • France
  • Germany
  • India
  • Italy
  • New Zealand
  • Singapore
  • Spain
  • Sweden
  • Switzerland
  • The Netherlands
  • UK
  • USA

Student Profile

“Studying Law with History in UCD has really advanced my understanding and appreciation of both fields. There is a wide range of subjects to choose from, giving you the opportunity to tailor your degree to suit your own interests. Clubs and societies in UCD are active and diverse and my membership of the Student Legal Service has allowed me to gain a very practical, hands-on understanding of the law. Campus life in UCD is fantastic and the world class educational facilities on offer in the Sutherland School of Law make studying this course a hugely rewarding experience.”

Laura McDonnell Student


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Contact Information:

Programme Office, UCD Sutherland School of Law
Belfield, Dublin 4

Tel: +353 1 716 4110
Email: uglaw@ucd.ie