Postgraduate Diploma in Law (Children's Rights and Family Law)

Overview

The Postgraduate Diploma in Law (Children's Rights and Family Law) is a full-time programme running for 9 months full-time or a part-time programme running for 18 months over two academic years from the date of first registration for the programme. A full-time candidate may not, during the currency of the Postgraduate Diploma in Law (Children's Rights and Family Law), simultaneously pursue any other form of education training or employment, without the advance permission of the School of Law.

Progression: LLM (Children's Rights and Family Law)

Candidates who successfully complete the Postgraduate Diploma in Law (Children's Rights and Family Law) may undertake the LLM (Children's Rights and Family Law) Degree.

Exit Awards

Postgraduate Certificate in Children's Rights Law

Upon successful completion of taught modules to the value of 30 credits that meet the requirements of the Postgraduate Certificate in Children's Rights Law, students may opt not to proceed with the programme and exit with a Postgraduate Certificate in Children's Rights Law (NFQ Level 9 Minor Award).

Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Family Law

Upon successful completion of taught modules to the value of 30 credits that meet the requirements of the Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Family Law, students may opt not to proceed with the programme and exit with a Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Family Law (NFQ Level 9 Minor Award).

Programme Requirements

For information about modules, module choice, options and credit weightings, please go to Programme Requirements