Law (BCL) and Human Rights

Course Overview This four-year Bachelor of Civil Law (Human Rights) is Ireland's first undergraduate program to fully integrate a comprehensive law degree with specialized human rights studies. It equips students with a deep understanding of both legal principles and the philosophical underpinnings of human rights, preparing them for a career in law or advocacy. The program features a mandatory third-year abroad for study or professional placement and offers unique opportunities to engage with world-leading experts at the prestigious Irish Centre for Human Rights. Key Program Highlights Ireland's first and only undergraduate law degree fully integrated with human rights studies Third-year professional work placement or study abroad at partner universities worldwide Prepares students for legal entrance exams to qualify as a solicitor or barrister Taught by world-leading experts from the renowned Irish Centre for Human Rights Specialist final-year streams allow for focused expertise in areas like international law or legal Irish