Bachelor in Law with History

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.

The Bachelor in Law with History at University College Dublin combines law and history studies. It is ideal for students passionate about understanding how historical events shape legal systems. This 4-year program leads to a Bachelor of Civil Law degree and is completed on campus.

Students learn about law modules like Constitutional Law, Contract Law, and Tort Law, alongside introductory history courses. They also delve into EU Law, Property Law, and Criminal Law, with opportunities to choose specialized modules. An internship module provides practical experience in legal settings.

Graduates can work as solicitors, barristers, legal researchers, politicians, journalists, and academics. They are prepared for roles in various sectors and can pursue further studies, such as LLM degrees in specialized areas of law. Their skills are transferable across diverse fields, making them attractive to employers.