Overview
NFQ Level 9, Major Award
The degree of LLM is examined either by a dissertation and prescribed assessments and examinations (LLM (Taught)) or alternatively, by a major thesis (LLM (Research)).
The taught LLM is a full-time programme running for 12 months or a part-time programme running for 24 months from the date of first registration for the programme. A full-time candidate may not, during the currency of the LLM, simultaneously pursue any other form of education, training or employment, without the advance permission of the School of Law.
Presentation of Dissertation/Submission Dates
The dissertation must be submitted for examination at the Winter Board, on a date in September to be specified by the School of Law at the commencement of the programme.
Exit Award
Postgraduate Diploma in Law
Upon successful completion of modules to the value of 60 credits, registered LLM students may opt not to proceed with the programme and exit with a Postgraduate Diploma in Law (NFQ Level 9, Major Award).
Programme Requirements
For information about modules, module choice, options and credit weightings, please go to Programme Requirements.
Programme Requirements
Full-time: Students take 90 credits over one calendar year.
Part-time: Students take 90 credits over two calendar years, completing a total of 40 credits in Year 1 and 50 credits (including LW6652 and LW6659) in Year 2.
Module List
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| |
| |
| LW6652 | Legal Research Methods and Writing | 5 |
| LW6659 | LLM Dissertation | 25 |
| 1, 2, 3 | 60 |
| Comparative Family Property Law (5) | |
| Intellectual Property Law (10) | |
| Criminology: Core Theories, Context and Critique (10) | |
| Law of Cybercrime (10) | |
| Child Law in Practice (10) 4 | |
| Contemporary Issues in International Law (5) | |
| The Family and the Law (10) | |
| Intellectual Property and Internet Regulation (10) | |
| Method in Environmental Law (5) | |
| Mental Capacity Law (5) | |
| International Human Rights Law (10) | |
| Mental Health Law (5) | |
| International Biodiversity and Ecosystems Law and Policy (5) | |
| Climate Change Law and Policy (5) | |
| Alternative Dispute Resolution: Processes and Practice (5) | |
| Introduction to the Law of the Sea (10) | |
| Sale, Insurance and Carriage of Goods at Sea (5) | |
| Global Maritime Security (5) | |
| International Environmental Law (5) | |
| Public International Law (5) | |
| Refugee and Forced Displacement Law (10) | |
| Negotiation and Mediation (10) | |
| Managing Complex Disputes (10) | |
| Contemporary Issues in EU Competition Policy (10) | |
| Foundations of International Children's Rights (5) | |
| Contemporary Issues in Children's Rights (5) | |
| Law and Policy of the EU Digital Market (10) | |
| International Youth Justice (5) | |
| Digital Finance and FinTech: Law and Regulation (10) | |
| Law & the Future of Europe: Critical Perspectives Internal Market & Citizenship (5) | |
| Law and the Future of Europe - Critical Perspectives EMU and Governance (5) | |
| Total Credits | 90 |
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 LLM (NFQ Level 9, Major Award)
On successful completion of this programme students should be able to:
- Critically evaluate primary and secondary legal materials including legislation, case-law and academic commentary;
- Identify and explore interconnections between legal topics;
- Demonstrate self-direction and originality in tackling and solving legal problems;
- Demonstrate original, independent and critical thinking in relation to legal issues;
- Connect changing values and sentiments in society with legal developments;
- Formulate research questions and develop appropriate research methodologies and research methods;
- Undertake independent scholarly legal research on legal questions and themes;
- Conduct research on a chosen legal topic and write a masters-level dissertation;
- Prepare and deliver presentations on legal topics;
- Use information technology appropriately for high-level legal research and writing;
- Express complex legal and/or policy in an appropriate legal style, in accordance with legal writing standards.
