Master in General Law

Tuition fees are 22,600 USD per year; applications for the Sep 2027 intake are due by Jul 15, 2027.

The Master in General Law at University College Dublin is a one-year full-time program for students seeking a deep understanding of legal principles. It's ideal for those who thrive in interactive learning environments. The program offers specialization and covers Irish, European, and international law.

Students engage with modules on Environmental Law, International Economic Law, and Data Protection, developing critical thinking and analytical skills. They also undertake a dissertation on a legal topic of their choice, conducting in-depth research.

Graduates can pursue careers as legal advisors, solicitors, or work in governmental and non-governmental organizations. They can also work as policy analysts, legal consultants, or human rights specialists, applying their skills in various sectors.

University College Dublin (UCD) is Ireland’s largest and most globally engaged university, founded in 1854 and situated on a spacious campus south of Dublin. Renowned for its research-intensive culture, UCD hosts more than 35,000 students from over 150 countries and offers a broad spectrum of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across arts, sciences, business, engineering, medicine and more. Its scale and international outlook make it an appealing destination for students seeking a research-led education in an energetic European capital region.

UCD’s academic strengths span traditional disciplines and cutting-edge fields, with robust research funding and industry partnerships that support innovation and practical learning. Students benefit from state-of-the-art laboratories, comprehensive libraries, student support services and a wide network of international exchanges. The university also emphasizes employability through career services, internships and active alumni engagement that help graduates transition into global careers.

Campus life at UCD balances academic intensity with extracurricular engagement, including sports, cultural societies and community involvement. Accommodation, transport and welfare services are geared to support international students arriving to Dublin. Prospective applicants should review program-specific entry requirements and available scholarships, consider English language criteria, and use the university’s international office resources to plan applications and arrival logistics.