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Bachelor of Law and Criminology
- Maynooth, Ireland
- 3 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
A three-year law degree combined with criminology, Accredited for legal professional training.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Law and Criminology can develop the ability to apply mathematical and scientific concepts
- Evaluate engineering constraints
- Develop and test solutions and document technical reasoning. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Solicitor (Law Society FE-1 exams)
- Barrister (King's Inns entrance exams)
- Gardai
- Security services
- Data analytics
- Probation
- Prison service
Curriculum
- Three-year degree (four with Erasmus
- Study abroad or optional placement). Law is taken jointly with criminology
- First year has 30 credits of law. Students take core law modules plus a range of optional modules in the partner subject.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Country-specific upper-secondary qualification equivalent to the Irish Leaving Certificate (CAO point bands 300-400
- 400-500 or 500-600 depending on programme
- For example India Standard XII 70% overall for the lowest band)
- Plus programme subject requirements
- Non-EU applicants apply through MU Apply. Grade guidance from source: Country-specific upper-secondary results converted to CAO points
- Entry bands 300-400
- 400-500
- 500-600 CAO points depending on programme.
Accepted academic background
Country-specific upper-secondary qualification equivalent to the Irish Leaving Certificate (examples from the 2026 undergraduate requirement PDFs: India Standard XII minimum 70% overall in X and XII for the 300-400 CAO point band, 85% in XII for 500-600, China senior middle school or gaokao 75% overall for 300-400 points, 85% for 500-600, With English and Mathematics taken, Malaysia STPM or UEC C7 average, Nepal Grade XI/XII minimum 65% plus a Maynooth-recognised foundation programme), A levels and IB also accepted, Programme subject requirements (e.g. Mathematics, Irish or a science for some BSc) and audition for Music.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 90
- Duolingo 120
- PTE Academic 63
- Cambridge 176
- Oxford Test of English 140
Documents you’ll need
- English Language Test Results (if applicable).
How to apply
- Check the programme page for entry requirements and the closing date
- the country entry requirements. Non-EU applicants apply online through MU Apply
- Not the CAO
- The undergraduate confirm the application fee with the admissions office. Upload the documents the portal asks for
- Including proof of English (IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 90
- PTE 63
- Duolingo 120 or equivalent). Receive and accept the offer
- The undergraduate deposit is not stated.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | €17,000 EUR |
|---|---|
| Application fee | €50 EUR |
| Deposit | €1,000 EUR |
Program details
| Campus | Maynooth |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Law and Criminology |
| Department | School of Law and Criminology |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 180 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | University international scholarship opportunities are offered subject to the particular award, Programme, Applicant profile and year, 2027 eligibility should be checked. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
30 Jun 2027
229 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3 years.
The next deadline is 30 Jun 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is €17,000 EUR per year. The application fee is €50 EUR. The deposit is €1,000 EUR. The estimated living cost is €16,524 EUR.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 90, Duolingo 120, PTE Academic 63, Cambridge 176, Oxford Test of English 140.