Overview
The Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Family Law is a part-time programme running for 9 months from the date of first registration for the programme.
Progression
LLM (Children's Rights and Family Law)
Postgraduate Diploma in Law (Children's Rights and Family Law)
Candidates who successfully complete the Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Family Law may undertake the LLM (Children's Rights and Family Law) or the Postgraduate Diploma in Law (Children's Rights and Family Law).
Programme Requirements
For information about modules, module choice, options and credit weightings, please go to Programme Requirements.
Programme Requirements
Module List
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| |
| LW6507 | Comparative Family Property Law | 5 |
| LW6568 | The Family and the Law | 10 |
| LW6609 | Mental Health Law | 5 |
| LW6653 | Family Law Clinic | 10 |
| Total Credits | 30 |
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 Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Family Law (NFQ Level 9, Minor Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of Advanced Irish Family Law;
- Demonstrate an awareness of the relevance and significance of International Law for Advanced Family Law;
- Critically evaluate primary and secondary legal materials of relevance to Advanced Family Law including legislation, international instruments, case-law and academic commentary;
- Identify and explore interconnections between legal topics in the area of Advanced Family Law;
- Demonstrate self-direction and originality in tackling and solving legal problems in Advanced Family Law;
- Demonstrate original, independent and critical thinking in relation to relevant legal issues;
- Connect changing values and sentiments in society with legal developments in respect of Advanced Family Law.
