都柏林大学学院

Why is this course for me?

The BCL with Social Justice programme, the first of its kind in Ireland, combines the study of Law with the study of social exclusion, its causes and remedies. It will appeal to students who are interested in issues of equality, diversity and disadvantage, and who want to look in-depth at the social context in which law operates. On completion, you’ll be uniquely equipped to offer a critical perspective on issues such as the adequacy of our criminal justice system, the legal treatment of women and minority groups, and the underlying causes of social and economic injustice.

What Will I Study

First & Second Year

First year focuses on core Irish law modules, including:

• Constitutional Law
• Contract Law
• Tort Law

It combines this focus with an introduction to normative theory on human rights, inequality and global justice.

In second year, you’ll study:

• EU Law
• Property Law
• Criminal Law

At the same time, you’ll also take modules to develop your understanding of gender theory and social justice movements.

Third & Fourth Year

With a wide choice of law and social justice modules, you can tailor your studies by choosing modules that reflect your areas of interest. Modules include:

• Criminological Theory
• Environmental Law
• Public International Law
• Employment Law
• Matrimonial Law
• Family & Child Law
• Childhood Inequalities

International Study Opportunities

Many students apply to spend time abroad during their third year at partner universities in:

• Australia
• Austria
• Belgium
• Canada
• China
• Czech Republic
• France
• Germany
• India
• Italy
• New Zealand
• Singapore
• Spain
• Sweden
• Switzerland
• The Netherlands
• UK
• USA

Career & Graduate Study Opportunities

This degree will provide an ideal platform for careers in:

• National and international NGOs as legal advisors or researchers
• Public policy

Relevant graduate study programmes include:

• International Human Rights
• Criminology
• Equality Studies