Law
Quick Programme Summary
| ◊ | Programme Code: | DT534 |
| ◊ | Award: | Bachelor of Art (Ordinary) / BA (Ord) |
| ◊ | Duration: | 2 - 3 years part-time |
| ◊ | Timetable Details: | 2 or 3 nights per week, Mon- Fri, 6 – 9.30 pm |
| ◊ | Fees (2010/11): |
The tuition fees depend on the number of modules taken by the student (see below). Capitation fee - 135 Euro per year |
| ◊ | Fees (2012/13): | To be announced late August |
| ◊ | Location: | DIT Aungier Street |
| ◊ | Post your application form to ... | Department of Law, DIT Aungier Street, Dublin 2 |
| ◊ | Application Closing Date: | August 29, 2012 |
| ◊ | Commencement Date: | September 17, 2012 |
| ◊ | College: | Arts & Tourism |
| ◊ | School: | Social Sciences & Law |
| ◊ | Any queries? | T: (01) 402 7181 E: law@dit.ie Emma Linnane (Administrator) |
Description
An ordinary degree in law, covering the ‘core’ law subjects.
Content
Contract, Company, EU, Tort, Criminal, Constitutional, Equity, Property Law & Core Legal Skills
How to apply
Print out application for part-time programme and submit to Law Department, DIT Aungier Street, Dublin 2. Indicate number of modules you wish to take.
Entry Requirements
This is an advanced-entry programme, for students who already have some previous third-level education OR 2-3 years of experience in a legal environment. Students lacking these qualifications can enrol on the Foundations in Law programmes offered by DIT.
Examinations / Assessments
Assessment is by a mix of essays, research projects and end-of-term exams.
Progression
Students who successfully complete the BA(Ord) in Law can progress onto the LL.B. degree, a Level 8, Honours degree in law.
Learning Outcome
Students will gain the ability to recognise and apply legal principles in a variety of factual contexts.
Career Opportunities
Students have sat and passed the entrance exams to the Law Society and progressed onto a career as a solicitor, while others have used the BA (Ord) to find or advance a career in business, the public sector, non-governmental organisations or the Gardai.
