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Bachelor of Common and Civil Law

University of Limerick

Limerick, Ireland
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Four-year dual-degree law programme split between Limerick and Besancon, France.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Explain key concepts in Common and Civil Law. Apply subject knowledge to relevant academic or practical questions and communicate informed findings. Relevant syllabus content includes: five law modules per semester at each institution cover core subjects such as contract law
Tort law
Criminal law
Constitutional law
Equity.

Career outcomes

Professional legal training in Ireland or France
International law firms
European Union institutions
International businesses
Non-governmental organisations

Curriculum

Four years: two at UL and two at Universite Marie et Louis Pasteur
Besancon. Five law modules per semester at each institution cover core subjects such as contract law
Tort law
Criminal law
Constitutional law
Equity and trusts and EU law
Leading to Irish and French law qualifications.

Entry requirements

Academic

School-leaving qualification equivalent to the Irish Leaving Certificate or UK A Level
With UL country-specific minimums (for example India 70% combined Standard X and XII average
China 80% average
USA high school diploma with SAT or ACT). Non-EU applicants apply directly
Not through the CAO. Some courses need specific subjects
A portfolio
Audition or interview.

Accepted academic background

Non-EU applicants apply directly (not via the CAO) with a school-leaving qualification equivalent to the Irish Leaving Certificate or UK A Level. UL prints country-specific minimums for 35 systems (Argentina, Bahrain, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Georgia, Ghana, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Korea, Libya, Malaysia, Mexico, Myanmar, Nepal, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Turkiye, UAE, USA, Vietnam, UK IB and A Level). Examples: India - Standard X and XII (CBSE, CISCE or metro state boards), First division, At least 70% combined average, A language other than English studied to Grade X, 70% in programme subjects such as mathematics at Grade XII, China - Senior High School Diploma including English, Mathematics and another language, Average 80% or above, USA - high school diploma plus SAT or ACT (scores vary by programme). Programme-specific subjects, Portfolio, Audition or interview may apply.

Language tests

IELTS 6.5 (6.0 per component)
TOEFL iBT 90 (4.5 overall and per section on the scale used from 21 January 2026)
TOEFL PBT 580
Duolingo 120 (110 per component)
PTE Academic 61 (59 per section)
Cambridge Grade C (C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency)

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Academic Qualification Certificates

How to apply

Check the course page
your country's entry rules and the English language requirements. Non-EU applicants apply directly online (not through the CAO). Application fee 50 EUR. Submit school results and English test evidence. Interview or portfolio only where the course requires it. Offers take about 10-15 working days. Pay the 1
000 EUR acceptance deposit and the tuition due before the visa support letter is issued. Use the support letter to apply for the Irish student visa with proof of funds. Register with immigration on arrival.

Other costs

Tuition per year	€17,500 EUR
Application fee	€50 EUR
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Limerick
Faculty or school	_
Department	_
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	_
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Students may be considered for available scholarships or funding if they meet the relevant award criteria, Availability and eligibility should be confirmed with the institution.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.