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University College Cork

  • Public University, Estd 1845
  • Cork, Munster
  • 51 Courses

Master of Laws in Law

  • Course LevelPostgraduate
  • Course Duration1 Year
  • IntakeFall: September 2025

Course Description

  • This LLM degree has been offered by UCC School of Law since 1992 and remains a very popular vehicle for postgraduate study at the School
  • A primary advantage of this course is that it allows students to choose from a wide choice of modules across a range of areas and can either focus their interest in one area, for example business or international law, or choose from a broad variety of legal subjects
  • The LLM program offers students a wide choice of options ranging from criminal, medical, and human rights law to internet, environmental and intellectual property law
  • This program also provides students with the opportunity to pursue a dissertation in their area of interest under the supervision of dedicated and experienced lecturers
  • UCC School of Law has been ranked among the world’s best Law Schools in the latest QS World University Rankings by Subject (2021)​

Start Dates and Fees

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Duration1 Year
1st Year Tuition FeesEUR 17130
Intake
Intake
Fall: September 2025
Other Costs
Utilities :360.00
Mobile phone :240.00
Travel :780.00
Food :3000.00
Books and materials :900.00
Accommodation :7200.00
Personal expenses :2400.00
Total :EUR 14880

Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements
  • Hold a BCL (Hons) Degree from the National University of Ireland with at least a Second Class Honours Grade I, or
  • Have such other relevant third-level educational qualifications and/or professional experience as, in the School of Law's opinion, qualify the candidate under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) to undertake the LLM Degree

Additional Requirements
  • Official academic transcripts
  • Graduation certificate
  • Photocopy of passport
  • IELTS or equivalent language test accepted by UCC - only for students whose first language is not English
  • CV
  • Official documentation relating to any other academic/professional non-degree qualification
  • Reference letters and Grading Certificates may be requested​

English Language Requirements
  • IELTS : 6.50
    An average score of 6.5 across all components and a minimum of 5.5 in each band for the Academic version
  • TOEFL : 90.00
    Minimum score of 90 for the Internet-based TOEFL (iBT) with component scores of: Listening - 17 Reading - 18 Speaking - 20 Writing 17
  • PTE : 63.00
    Minimum of 63, with a minimum score of 51 in each component
#301 - 350
in 2022
Law THE (Times Higher Education)
#100
in 2021
Law and Legal Studies QS
  • Course LevelPostgraduate
  • SpecializationLaw & Legal Studies
  • Course Duration1 Year
  • 1st Year Tuition FeesEUR 17130
  • Intake
    Fall: September 2025
  • Application FeesEUR 50
  • Exam Score
    IELTS 6.50
    TOEFL 90.00
    PTE 63.00
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