Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences:European and Comparative Law, MA
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European and Comparative Law, MA
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1 Year Full-Time OR 2 Years Part-Time
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Not Currently
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Overview
The primary objective of the programme is to equip students with the knowledge and skills to research, interpret and apply the law applicable to any given situation from both a common law and civil law perspective, and to appreciate the comparative similarities and differences between them. The programme also aims to impart a sound knowledge of the law and legal systems of: Ireland, Britain, France, Germany, the European Union, the USA and Canada.
Contact
For academic queries on this programme please contact:
Professor Dermot Walsh, Course Director
Department: School of Law
Tel : 353-61-202533/202344
Fax : 353-61-202417
Email: dermot.walsh@ul.ie
Graduate Profile
Graduates of this programme are attractive to a wide range of employers including: the legal profession, the financial services sector, industry, commerce, criminal justice, the public sector, the European Union and other European and international bodies. They are particularly attractive to employers requiring a knowledge of the law and legal system of other countries.
Programme Content
Semester 1
Introduction to Comparative and European Law, Comparative, Law of Civil Obligations, Comparative Law of Real Property, Comparative Legal Research Skills. |
Semester 2
Dissertation Methodology and three of the following:
Comparative Competition Law, Comparative Insurance Law, Law of the Common Agricultural Policy, European Criminal Law Comparative Criminal Justice, European Legal History and Comparative International Protection of Human Rights Law. |
In Addition Students have to complete a 15,000 word dissertation.
Entry Requirements
Second class honours in law or in another primary degree in which the legal component accounts for at least 50% of the whole programme (Primary degree: level 8 NQAI)
English Language Requirements
Applicants whose first language is not English must provide evidence of either prior successful completion of a degree qualification taught through the medium of English or meet one of the criteria below (no longer than two years prior to application)
Acceptable English Language qualifications include the following:
- Matriculation examinations from European countries where English is presented as a subject and an acceptable level is achieved
- Irish Leaving Certificate English –Ordinary Level Grade D or above
- TOEFL – 550 (paper based), 213 (computer based), 80 (internet based)
- IELTS – Minimum score of 6.5* for Business, Arts, Humanities or Education programmes. Minimum score of 6.0* for Science, Engineering, Informatics or Electronics programmes *with no less than 6 in any one component.
- English Test for English and Academic Purposes (ETAPP) – Grade C1
- GCE ‘O’ level English Language/GCSE English Language – Grade C or above
- University of Cambridge ESOL –Certificate of Proficiency in English - Grade C / Certificate in Advanced English Grade A
- GCE Examination Boards – Oxford Delegacy of Local Examinations – Grade C / Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate – School Certificate Pass 1-6 / University of London Entrance and School Examinations Council – School Certificate Pass 1-6
Results in examinations other than those listed above may also be accepted as meeting our English language requirements. Contact the International Education Division for advice.
What to Include with Your Application
- Qualification transcripts and/or certificates (including certified English translations if applicable)
- English language qualification(s) (if English is not your first language)
- A one page supporting statement
- A copy of your birth certificate
