BCL (LAW AND ACCOUNTING) (LWA)

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Qualification
Bachelor Of Civil Law Degree
CAO Points
400
CAO/MU Apply code
MH502
Award Type and NFQ level
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE (8)
Study Mode
Full time
Closing Date
01 February 2027
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Overview

Choose the Bachelor of Civil Law (BCL) degree if you would like to study a three-year degree in law combined with one other subject - in this case accounting.

This three-year degree is jointly accredited by both the legal and accounting professions. Avail of exemptions (upon graduation) from:

  • CAP 1 examinations from the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland
  • equivalent examinations from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) professional accounting bodies equivalent CTA examinations from the Irish Tax Institute (ITI)

Students will gain a strong grounding in both law and accounting subjects. For the three years of this programme, students take Law and Accounting in equal measure, making this degree particularly attractive for those considering a career in either of these fields. You can apply for a work placement in a law or accounting firm, or for a year studying abroad, during your degree (subject to availability). You will acquire key financial and accounting skills alongside a thorough grounding in core law subjects.

Become a highly sought-after law and accounting graduate with the technical and transferable skills needed to succeed in your chosen career. Enhance your employability by developing your faculties for argument, reasoning and for the analysis of complicated ideas.

Course structure

Duration: 3 years or 4 years (with Erasmus/study abroad option)

Accounting is taken jointly with Law for the three years of the programme, with a wide range of accounting and legal subjects being studied.

  • Students take the core modules required for professional legal and accounting careers, but also choose from a range of optional modules. No prior knowledge of accounting or law is required, as we teach both subjects from first principles.
  • A number of modules focus on developing critical skills (legal writing, advocacy, financial literacy and communication skills).
  • Some students may choose to complete a work placement or study abroad year between second and final year and graduate after the fourth year. Students who opt to spend a year studying abroad are awarded a BCL (International) degree. The University will support you in the search for a placement job; however, the process is competitive.

Transfer option into this degree from the Bachelor of Arts Degree MH101 - subject to meeting requirements.

Disclaimer
The modules below are indicative of the content associated with this course of study.
The modules are subject to change as the curriculum is revised and reviewed annually.
Important: The information on this page is for prospective students, MU current students and staff should use Programme Directory.

Year 1

AC1LDM - Accounting

Credits: 30  |  Compulsory

Accounting modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

AC152

7.5

2

Y

AC160

7.5

2

Y

AC151

7.5

1

Y

EC101

7.5

1

Y

LW1BDM - Law

Credits: 30  |  Compulsory

Law modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

LW158

5

2

Y

LW152

5

1

Y

LW157

5

2

Y

LW155

2.5

1

Y

LW156

2.5

2

Y

LW153

2.5

1

Y

LW151

5

1

Y

LW177

2.5

2

Y

Year 2

AC2LDM - Accounting

Credits: 30  |  Compulsory

Accounting modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

AC201

5

1

Y

AC202

5

2

Y

AC205

10

1

Y

AC207

10

2

Y

LW2DM - Law

Credits: 30  |  Compulsory

Law modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

LW295

5

2

N

LW268

5

2

N

LW263

10

Year-Long

Y

LW291W

5

1

Y

LW291X

5

2

Y

LW267

5

1

N

LW290

5

2

N

LW257

5

1

N

LW223

5

2

N

Year 3

AC3LDM - Accounting

Credits: 30  |  Compulsory

Accounting modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

AC311

5

1

Y

AC305

10

2

Y

AC306

5

1

Y

AC324

5

1

Y

AC325

5

2

Y

LW3DM - Law

Credits: 30  |  Compulsory

Law modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

LW385

5

1

N

LW325

5

2

N

LW326

5

1

N

LW396

5

1

N

LW322

5

1

N

LW395

5

1

N

LW393

5

1

N

LW365

5

2

N

LW394

5

1

N

LW388

5

2

N

LW364

5

2

N

LW320

5

1

N

LW375

5

1

N

LW397

5

1

N

LW384

5

2

N

LW354

5

1

N

LW358

5

2

N

LW360

5

2

N

LW317

5

2

N

LW392

10

Year-Long

Y

LW318

5

2

N

LW391W

5

1

Y

LW391X

5

2

Y

LW323

5

1

N

LW349

5

2

N

After Graduation

Embark on the route to becoming a professional inaccounting or law, both of which offer a rewarding career with international mobility and high earning potential:

  • accounting – you will be in a position to enter professional training and avail of exemptions from professional tax and accounting bodies
  • law – you will be eligible to take the Law Society’s FE-1 entrance examinations (necessary to access training as a solicitor) and the entrance examinations for the King’s Inns’ Barrister-at-law degree programme (necessary to access training as a barrister).

The numeracy skills, coupled with an ability to think critically and analytically, which are developed on this programme, are invaluable assets in a wide range of careers. Graduates have successful and rewarding careers in accounting, banking and the financial services sector generally, as well as financial research and teaching

Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate Applicants

Required to present (as a minimum): 2H5 & 4O6/H7, O6/H7 in Irish, English.

O4/H7 Mathematics also required if taking the BCL Law and Accounting stream within MH502.

DARE

Disability Access Route to Education (DARE) is an alternative entry route to third level education for school-leavers whose disability affected their second level education.

HEAR

The Higher Education Access Route (HEAR) is a pathway to third level education for school-leavers from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Contact the Access Office for more information on these access routes.

This table displays the requirements for Leaving Certificate applicants.

Entry requirements table

Subject

Required

Ordinary Level Grade

Higher Level Grade

Irish

Yes

O6

H6

English

Yes

O6

H6

Language

No

N/A

N/A

Mathematics

Yes

O4

H7

Science

No

N/A

N/A

* This course requires 3 additional subjects.

  1. EU / EFTA Applicants - Further information can be found by navigating to our EU/EFTA applicant information page.
  2. International Applicants - International (Non-EU) applicants for undergraduate programmes submit their application online via our online application portal. Applications open on 14th October 2026 and close on 1st July 2027. For further information, please navigate to our International applicant page.

Mature applicant information

Mature applicants are assessed separately to school-leavers. Mature applicants are 23 years or older by 1 January in the year of entry.

For part-time degrees the mature age is 21.

Visit our mature applicant information page - tab 3 on this page outlines application steps for this degree.

Mature applicants who have a disability

If you have a disability or specific learning difficulty (e.g. dyslexia) and require support for any required written exercise/interview/online video audition which may form part of your application assessment, you must complete an online request form and submit supporting documentation by 15 March 2027. Applications for alternative examination accommodation cannot be considered after this deadline.

Visit the Access Office for more information on available supports and required documentation.

Mature applicant deadline: 01 February 2027

Transfer option into this degree from the Bachelor of Arts Degree MH101 - subject to meeting requirements.

How to apply

Apply online to the CAO (Central Applications Office)

The application process depends on the type of applicant you are.

Categories of applicant:

  • School-leavers (Leaving Certificate students)
  • Mature students (23 years or older by 1 January in the year of entry/21 years if part-time)
  • EU/EFTA/UK students
  • International students (outside the EU)
  • QQI (Further Education) students
  • Transferring students
  • Deferring students

Learn more about undergraduate applications and access routes.

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