BCL Law and Criminology (LWC) in Maynooth Ireland | Maynooth University

Maynooth University | Maynooth Ireland
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR 17,000
(c. USD20,040.45)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months

Maynooth University stands among the select Irish institutions offering a combined law and criminology program within an accredited law degree. This three-year program integrates legal studies with criminology throughout its duration. The BCL degree spans three years, pairing law with an additional subject. Unlike the LLB (MH501), the BCL includes all core legal modules while allowing greater focus on a complementary discipline. This structure's primary benefit lies in enabling students to merge legal education with another academic field.

Participants gain comprehensive knowledge in essential legal domains: covering fundamental legal concepts, judicial frameworks, and the influence of Irish, European, and global legislation.
Through Criminology studies, learners explore criminal behavior origins and societal responses to unlawful acts.
Distinctive cross-disciplinary curriculum incorporating viewpoints from sociology, psychology, economics alongside legal studies.
Renowned global specialists in correctional systems, capital punishment, human trafficking, anti-terrorism, and psychological well-being contribute to this program's instruction.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

Students must have completed a Leaving Certificate equivalent to the Ireland Leaving Certificate.

IELTS - 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in each band; TOEFL internet-based test - iBT: 90 with no less than 21 in writing and at least 19 in all other sections; Pearson Test of English - 63 with no less than 59 for each item in the Communicative Skills section; Duolingo English Test (DET) - 120 with no less than 110 in literacy, conversation, and comprehension subscores and no less than 95 in production. (This lower production subscore applies to non-EU applicants only), Cambridge Proficiency Cert. - 176+ on Cambridge English scale with no less than 169 in each skill and use of English. Proficiency Certificate, Grade C or better (CEFR Level C1 or C2); Cambridge Advanced Cert. - 176+ on Cambridge English scale with no less than 169 in each skill and use of English Advanced Certificate, Grade C or better (CEFR Level C1 or C2); Cambridge First Cert. - 176+ on Cambridge English scale with no less than 169 in each skill and use of English First Certificate, Grade A (CEFR Level C1); ETAPP - C1 or better (CEFR Level C1 or C2); Oxford Test of English - 140 with no less than 125 in each skill; Trinity College London ISE - ISE III with at least merit in each skill category. International Baccalaureate – English A1, A2, or B5 at Higher Level (4at either Level if presenting IB through English) NOTE: Applicants whose school-leaving examinations are more than two years old should present additional proof of English.

Tuition EUR 17,000

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