Course Code: US838
Level
Level 8
Duration
4 years
Department
Business & Financial Services
CAO Points
New for 2024
Course Type
Undergraduate - CAO
Location
Limerick
This degree combines both law and business providing graduates with a skillset that allows them enter the professions in law, or the versatility and flexibility to enter the commercial and business world. Students will be equipped with the analytical and advocacy skills that arise from legal training, combined with the numeracy and financial literacy of a business degree. The modules are taught by experienced practitioners from commercial and legal practice.
This course provides a comprehensive grounding in the fundamental areas of law, including the legal system and the interaction of Irish and European Law. In addition, you will also engage with key areas of business such as marketing and management. Students on this course will have the opportunity to develop key transferable skills (including oral and written communication skills, analytical skills, enhanced numeracy, teamwork and research skills) which are increasingly attractive to potential employers.
Students may participate in our extra curricular activities such as FLAC and Mooting and Debating competitions.
A minimum of two H5 and four O6/H7 grades in six Leaving Certificate subjects, including Mathematics and English or Irish
Candidates applying as mature applicants may be required to attend an interview and may be requested to take an aptitude test to prove their suitability for a place on this programme.
International applicants should apply directly to the International Office at TUS, allowing plenty of time for completing the visa process. Applications for September start should be made by 1st June at the latest to ensure visas are processed in time. You should familiarise yourself with visa processing times for your country of origin to ensure you make a timely application. Find out more here.
James Collins
Title: Business Mathematics
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read more »Title: The Irish Legal System
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read more »Title: Computer Applications in Legal Studies
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read more »Title: Constitutional Law I
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read more »Title: Introduction to Management
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read more »Title: Macroeconomic Principles
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read more »Title: Microeconomic Principles
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read more »Title: Revenue Law I
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read more »Title: Business Modelling & Enterprise
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read more »Title: Constitutional Law II
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read more »Title: Criminal Law
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read more »Title: Employment Law
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read more »Title: Ethics & Corporate Social Responsibility
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read more »Title: Law of Evidence
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read more »Title: Legal Skills III
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read more »Title: Managerial Finance A
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read more »Title: Administrative Law (Elective)
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read more »Title: Equity Law
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read more »Title: Finance
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read more »Title: Financial Markets and Derivatives (Elective)
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read more »Title: Integrated Marketing Communications (Elective)
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read more »Title: Jurisprudence (Elective)
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read more »Title: Land Law
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read more »Title: Management Accounting and Decision Making (Elective)
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read more »Title: Managing People and Organisational Change (Elective)
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read more »Title: Research Project
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read more »Title: Revenue Law II (Elective)
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read more »Title: Strategic Analysis
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read more »Students are equiped for a research or academic career. You can progress to further postgraduate study (usually on attainment of a minimum level), such as masters degrees in a range of disciplines or PhD study.
This honours degree provides a foundation for any student wishing to train as a solicitor by undertaking the exams of the Law Society of Ireland. It also offers students the opportunity to study the core subjects required for King’s Inns entry and entrance exams. However, these are not the only options open to you. This degree opens up a range of alternative options other than the practice of law. Students might decide to pursue a career in the public service or private industry. You will have acquired a skill set and competencies attractive to a wide range of businesses, both inside and outside of law including banking, the civil service, human resource management, media and other related disciplines.