Higher Diploma in Law
Overview
NFQ Level 8, Major Award
Exit Award only
Upon successful completion of Year 1 (full-time) or Years 1 and 2 (part-time), students on the LLB programme may opt not to proceed with the programme and exit with a Higher Diploma in Law.
Programme Requirements
For information about modules, module choice, options and credit weightings, please go to Programme Requirements.
Programme Requirements
Full-time
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Students take 60 credits as follows - all listed core modules (55 credits) and 5 credits of elective modules: 1 | ||
| Core Modules | ||
| LW1104 | Foundations of the Legal System | 5 |
| LW1106 | Law of Torts I 2 | 5 |
| LW1107 | Law of Torts II 2 | 5 |
| LW1112 | Constitutional and Institutional Law of the European Union | 5 |
| LW1153 | Criminal Law | 10 |
| LW1154 | Law of Contract | 10 |
| LW1161 | Constitutional Law: Fundamental Rights 3 | 5 |
| or LW1163 | Dlí Bunreachtúil: Bunchearta | |
| LW1162 | Constitutional Law: Institutions of Government 4 | 5 |
| or LW1164 | Dlí Bunreachtúil: Institiúidí an Rialtais | |
| LW6008 | Legal Research and Writing | 5 |
| Elective Modules | ||
| Students take a module to the value of 5 credits from the following: | 5 | |
| International Human Rights Law | ||
| Law of the European Convention on Human Rights | ||
| Family Law: Family Relationships | ||
| Total Credits | 60 | |
- 1
Students' choice of modules must be approved at the commencement of each year of studies. Students are not permitted to take modules previously studied at honours degree level.
- 2
LW1106 and LW1107 are corequisites and must be taken together.
- 3
LW1161 and LW1163 comprise the same module in English (LW1161) and as Gaeilge (LW1163). Students may register for either LW1161 or LW1163 but not both.
- 4
LW1162 and LW1164 comprise the same module in English (LW1162) and as Gaeilge (LW1164). Students may register for either LW1162 or LW1164 but not both.
Part-time
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | ||
| Students take 30 credits as follows: 1 | ||
| Core Modules | ||
| LW1104 | Foundations of the Legal System | 5 |
| LW1154 | Law of Contract | 10 |
| LW1161 | Constitutional Law: Fundamental Rights 2 | 5 |
| or LW1163 | Dlí Bunreachtúil: Bunchearta | |
| LW1162 | Constitutional Law: Institutions of Government 3 | 5 |
| or LW1164 | Dlí Bunreachtúil: Institiúidí an Rialtais | |
| LW6008 | Legal Research and Writing | 5 |
| Year 2 | ||
| Students take 30 credits as follows - all listed core modules (25 credits) and 5 credits of elective modules: 1 | ||
| Core Modules | ||
| LW1106 | Law of Torts I 4 | 5 |
| LW1107 | Law of Torts II 4 | 5 |
| LW1112 | Constitutional and Institutional Law of the European Union | 5 |
| LW1153 | Criminal Law | 10 |
| Elective Modules | ||
| Students take a module to the value of 5 credits from the following: | 5 | |
| International Human Rights Law | ||
| Law of the European Convention on Human Rights | ||
| Family Law: Family Relationships | ||
| Total Credits | 60 | |
- 1
Students' choice of modules must be approved at the commencement of each year of studies. Students are not permitted to take modules previously studied at honours degree level.
- 2
LW1161 and LW1163 comprise the same module in English (LW1161) and as Gaeilge (LW1163). Students may register for either LW1161 or LW1163 but not both.
- 3
LW1162 and LW1164 comprise the same module in English (LW1162) and as Gaeilge (LW1164). Students may register for either LW1162 or LW1164 but not both.
- 4
LW1106 and LW1107 are corequisites and must be taken together.
Examinations
Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards Book and for each module in the Book of Modules.
Programme Learning Outcomes
Programme Learning Outcomes for Higher Diploma in Law (NFQ Level 8, Major Award)
On successful completion of the programme students should be able to:
- Evaluate primary and secondary legal materials including legislation, international instruments, case-law and academic commentary;
- Apply their knowledge of legal principles to hypothetical fact scenarios;
- Use Information Technology appropriately for legal research and writing;
- Demonstrate independent and critical thinking;
- Demonstrate an ability to review and synthesise law in a lucid and scholarly manner;
- Present arguments effectively and comprehensively;
- Write clearly and in appropriate legal style, in accordance with legal writing standards.