Galway,
Ireland
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
LLM (General) in Galway Ireland | University of Galway
University of Galway
|
Galway Ireland
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR
19,000
(c. USD21,891.04)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The LLM (General) program forms part of a comprehensive suite of LLM offerings at the University of Galway's School of Law. Available as a one-year full-time or two-year part-time course, this taught program provides students with full flexibility in choosing modules and thesis topics. The LLM (General) enables participants to customize their studies according to personal interests and professional aspirations, selecting from all modules across the School of Law, Irish Centre for Human Rights, and Centre for Disability Law and Policy. Ideal for those seeking advanced legal education without specialization, this program caters to diverse academic interests.
Program Features:
A customizable master's degree allowing module selection across multiple law disciplines to align with individual career paths.
Distinguished faculty deliver instruction through intimate seminar settings, complemented by guest lectures from top legal practitioners. Participants may also engage in national and international conferences as attendees or presenters.
Global study trips offer firsthand exposure to legal systems in international contexts.
The curriculum emphasizes skill enhancement through specialized seminars in critical analysis, research methodologies, and professional legal writing.
Career preparation includes dedicated workshops covering resume development and interview techniques. The annual Careers in Law Week connects students with partners from premier law firms.
Professional Pathways
This program particularly benefits students seeking focused legal expertise while maintaining academic flexibility. Instead of prescribed courses, participants can design their curriculum around targeted legal fields, significantly boosting career prospects.
The School of Law organizes yearly career development initiatives, including Careers in Law Week, facilitating networking with senior law firm representatives and participation in interview preparation sessions. All courses are taught by field specialists who can advise students on potential research positions, internships, and relevant job opportunities.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
The criteria for admission to this programme is as follows:
- An approved Second Class Honours Degree, Grade 1 (2.1, Level 8) in law, or an inter-disciplinary degree in which law was a major component.
- Applicants awarded a Graduate Diploma in Law may be considered but will be admitted only where they demonstrate a strong academic performance in both the undergraduate degree and diploma.
- In exceptional circumstances, an applicant holding a degree in another discipline or a degree of less than an approved Second Class Honours Degree, Grade 1 (H2.1) standard may be considered where they have relevant professional experience in law.
- All applicants, whose first language is not English, must present one of the following qualifications in the English language. IELTS (6.5 overall), TOEFL (8) and Pearson PTE (61).
English Language Requirements
IELTS: 6.5 overall, no less than 5.5 in any one component; Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE): 176 overall; Cambridge C2 Advanced (CPE): 180 overall; TOEFL: 88 overall (7 Listening, 16 Speaking, 18 Writing, 8 Reading); Pearson PTE: 61 overall, no less than 48 in any one component.
Tuition
EUR
19,000