Master in Common Law

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 Master in Common Law at University College Dublin is a two-year program for non-law graduates to obtain a law degree. This Master's degree introduces students to the main areas of the legal system. It's taught through lectures and graduate seminars.

The curriculum covers modules like European Human Rights Law, English Land Law, and Environmental Law. Students also study Family and Child Law, International Human Rights Law, and English Public Law. These courses help students understand the legal system and develop research skills through a Research Module.

Graduates of this program can pursue careers as Lawyers, Legal Researchers, Policy Analysts, Human Rights Specialists, or Contract Specialists. They can work in industries like law, government, or non-profit, and can be employed by law firms, courts, or government agencies.