Cork,
Ireland
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Laws - Childrens Rights and Family Law in Cork Ireland | University College Cork
University College Cork
|
Cork Ireland
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR
18,900
(c. USD21,819.67)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The LLM in Children's Rights and Family Law immerses students in both Irish and international legal frameworks concerning child and family matters. This program offers unique practical exposure through collaborations with social workers, legal experts, and other professionals in the field.
You'll collaborate with distinguished academics renowned for their groundbreaking research on legal matters affecting children and families.
Participants can engage with UCC's pioneering Child Law Clinic, contributing to real cases by assisting lawyers with research. This hands-on experience enhances advocacy for children's rights while supporting efforts to reform child protection laws.
Prospective students may alternatively enroll in a Postgraduate Diploma in Law (Children's Rights and Family Law), completing 60 credits from the LLM curriculum. This condensed program spans 9 months full-time or 18 months part-time.
This flexible option appeals to legal practitioners seeking professional development without committing to a full master's degree initially. Diploma graduates can subsequently pursue the LLM by completing a 15,000-word research dissertation.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
You will also normally have:
(a) A Second Class Honours Grade I in a primary honours Law degree (NFQ, Level 8) Or
(b) Have such other relevant third-level educational qualifications and/or professional experience as, in the opinion of the School of Law, qualifies the candidate under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) to undertake the LLM (Children's Rights and Family Law) Degree.
If you are an overseas candidate, you are welcome to apply and your qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis as above.
Duolingo English Test: DET 120 (with a minimum score of 110 in each individual section)
IELTS: 6.5 Overall; 6.0 Individual Skills (academic version)
TOEFL iBT: 90 Overall; Listening 20; Reading 19; Speaking 21; Writing 20
Cambridge Examinations:
C2 Proficiency
C1 Advanced
B2 First
176 overall with no less than 169 in each element of the test
Pearson PTE: Minimum score of 63 with no section score below 59
Tuition
EUR
18,900