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Diploma of International Business Law
- Maynooth, Ireland
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
A one-year LLM on key areas of global trade for law graduates.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying International Business Law can develop the ability to analyse organisational and market information
- Evaluate financial and operational decisions
- Communicate recommendations and consider responsible business practices
- And apply advanced analytical or reflective approaches to complex work. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Paralegal Assistant
- Legal Researcher
- Compliance Assistant
Curriculum
- Ninety credits: 60 credits of optional postgraduate law modules focused on trade
- Enterprise or corporate activity
- Plus compulsory Professional Development (5) and a Dissertation (25).
Entry requirements
Academic
- Recognised bachelor degree equivalent to an Irish honours degree
- Normally a 2.2 (2.1 for some programmes)
- With country grade tables published by Maynooth
- Statement of purpose and two references
- Higher Diplomas and conversion courses accept graduates of other disciplines. Grade guidance from source: Minimum 2H2 (2.2) honours equivalent
- Higher for some programmes
- Country-specific percentage tables.
Accepted academic background
Recognised bachelor's degree equivalent to an Irish honours degree (NFQ Level 8), Normally a minimum 2H2 (2.2) with some programmes requiring 2H1 (2.1) or a relevant subject, Grade equivalents by country in the Postgraduate Entry Requirements PDFs (e.g. India 4-year bachelor minimum 60% overall for 2H2, 65% for 2H1, China regular institution 75% for 2H2, Prestigious 70%, Bangladesh 4-year honours 3.0/4.0 or 60% for 2H2), Applicants without a degree may apply through Recognition of Prior Learning (10 years' experience), Statement of purpose and two references required.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 90
- Duolingo 120
- PTE Academic 63
- Cambridge 176
- Oxford Test of English 140
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport Copy
- English Language Test Results (if applicable)
- Personal Statement
- Curriculum Vitae.
How to apply
- Check the programme page for entry requirements and the closing date
- Applications for 2027 entry open on 14 October 2026. Apply online through the MU Apply portal and pay the application fee (50 EUR
- 100 EUR for the Professional Master of Education (Secondary)). Upload degree evidence
- Academic transcripts
- Passport copy
- Personal statement and proof of English
- Some programmes also ask for a CV or references. Receive the offer and pay the non-refundable 1
- 000 EUR deposit to accept it (non-EU).
Other costs
| Tuition per year | €16,000 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 | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 2 years |
| 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 1 year.
The next deadline is 30 Jun 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is €16,000 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.

