Law, Human Rights in Criminal Justice (Online) - LLM / MA Entry requirements

Applicants must normally have a minimum second-class honours degree, grade 2 (2.2) in law or in a relevant social science discipline (Primary degree: Level 8 - National Qualifications Authority of Ireland).Applicants with a primary degree in law will be awarded an LL.M., whereas applicants from cognate disciplines to law will be awarded an M.A on successful completion of the course.

In exceptional circumstances an applicant who cannot satisfy the undergraduate requirement may be accepted based on relevant work experience in accordance with UL’s Policy on Recognition of Prior Learning. Please include all relevant work experience on the one page supporting statement uploaded with your application.

Applications from those with practical experience in either field of human rights or criminal justice are particularly encouraged.

What to include with your application

• Qualification transcripts and certificates
• A copy of your birth certificate or passport
• A copy of your CV
• Two academic references.
• A one page supporting statement, which should demonstrate: (1) our motivation, enthusiasm and a clear understanding of why you are making the application to the Human Rights in Criminal Justice master’s programme, and to UL; (2) how your academic background and other relevant experiences have shaped your decision to apply and how the programme of study contributes to your career plans; (3)  Evidence that you have the ability, experience, skills and motivation to successfully complete the programme of study.
• If your qualifications have been obtained in a country where English is an official language this will suffice.
• If this is not available, the following additional documents must be provided:
• English translation of your qualification(s)/transcripts AND
• English language competency certificate
• Please click here for Further Information on English Language Requirements

Guidelines on completing your application

• To ensure a speedy assessment of your application, please upload the above documents with your application form – your application cannot be assessed until relevant documentation is uploaded
• Please title appropriately any documents you are uploading with the application form, for example "Supporting Statement", "Undergraduate Transcript", "Postgraduate Transcript", "English Language Certificate" etc.

International students can find more information on eligibility requirements here.