BCL (LAW AND BUSINESS) (LWB)

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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 business. This degree is accredited by the Honorable Society of King’s Inns.

Students have the option of taking a four-year degree with a work placement or study year abroad (subject to availability), thus combining what they learn in university with insights into industry (legal or commercial) or another culture.

The combination of both law and business allows students to develop a thorough understanding of both disciplines, and is ideal for those who may wish to run their own practice, to work in a setting where law is applied, to work in a business itself, or to practice commercial law.

Business is the way by which every product and service you use in daily life is developed, promoted and delivered on the global stage. This degree provides students with insights into the core functions of business and how they interact to create value for and capture value from clients and customers.

Our law and business students are offered unparalleled flexibility and choice. Students who successfully complete first year can choose from the following options:

  • continue in MH502 BCL Law and Business
  • transfer into the second year of the LLB degree (MH501)
  • transfer into the second year of the BBS Business and Management degree (MH404)
  • The BCL focuses on developing students’ faculties for argument and reasoning, for clear thinking, for the analysis of complicated ideas and for understanding the commercial context in which the law operates. Graduates are equipped with an excellent skill-set that enhances employability and career options.

Course structure

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

  • Business is taken jointly with Law for the three years of the programme, with a wide range of business and legal subjects being studied
  • Some students may choose to complete a work placement or study abroad year between second and third year and graduate after the fourth year (subject to availability - the University will support you in the search for a placement job; however, the process is competitive.
  • Students who opt to spend a year studying abroad are awarded a BCL (International) degree.
  • Students who successfully complete the first year of the programme have the option of transferring into the second year of the LLB degree (MH501) or second year of the BBS Business and Management degree (MH404). An introductory accounting module must be taken in semester 1 of second year (MH404).

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

MN1LDM - Business

Credits: 30  |  Compulsory

Business modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

MN151

7.5

1

Y

MN156

7.5

2

Y

MN154

7.5

1

Y

MN155

7.5

2

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

MN2LDM - Business

Credits: 30  |  Compulsory

Business modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

AC208

2.5

1

Y

MN217

5

2

N

MN220

5

1

Y

MN215

5

1

N

MN224

5

2

N

MN204

5

2

Y

EC204M

2.5

1

Y

MN203

5

2

N

MN212

5

1

Y

MN211

5

1

N

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

MN3LDM - Business

Credits: 30  |  Compulsory

Business modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

MN356

5

1

N

MN312

5

2

N

MN305

5

2

N

MN304

5

1

N

MN317

5

2

N

MN325

5

1

Y

MN340

5

1

Y

MN341

5

2

Y

MN360

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

This degree combines the best elements of the University’s degrees in business and in law to ensure students graduate with the maximum range of career options:

  • graduates are eligible to take the Law Society’s FE-1 entrance examinations (necessary to access training as a solicitor)
  • graduates are eligible to take the entrance examinations for the King’s Inns’ Barrister-at-law degree programme (necessary to access training as a barrister)

Business graduates are consistently among the most employable in the Irish education system. This degree opens a range of career options in the commercial world such as in general management, service, IT and management organisations, consulting, journalism, policy development, the non-governmental organisation (NGO) sector, and national and international public administration.

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 Business 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

H7

English

Yes

O6

H7

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.

Got a question about this course?

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