| Course Name |
Law - Law & Technology |
| Course Provider |
University College Cork |
| Course Code |
CKJ10 |
| Course Type |
Postgraduate |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Postgraduate Certificate |
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National University of Ireland |
None |
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| Apply To |
PAC |
| Attendance Options |
Part time, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
Cork City |
| Qualification Letters |
PG Cert |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Next Intake: 11th September 2017 |
| Application Date |
Expand+Applications for 2017-18 intake are now open.
While UCC operates a rounds system for Postgraduate Taught courses (detailed below) we would advise you to apply as soon as possible.
Deadline for receipt of Applications: Offers will be made:
F...
Hide-Applications for 2017-18 intake are now open.
While UCC operates a rounds system for Postgraduate Taught courses (detailed below) we would advise you to apply as soon as possible.
Deadline for receipt of Applications: Offers will be made:
For all completed applications received by January 16th 2017 Offers will be made by January 30th 2017
For all completed applications received by March 1st 2017 Offers will be made by March 15th 2017
For all completed applications received by May 1st 2017 Offers will be made by May 15th 2017
For all completed applications received by July 3rd 2017 Offers will be made by July 17th 2017
Late applications may be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis for any courses that have remaining capacity for places.
Non-EU Applicants:
Please visit the following page for further information for Non EU applicants http://www.ucc.ie/en/international/studyatucc/postgraduateprogrammes/taughtprogrammes/
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| PAC Application Information |
Expand+Application for this programme is on-line at www.pac.ie/ucc. Places on this programme are offered in rounds. The closing dates for each round can be found here. For full details of the application procedure click How to apply.
Please note that you...
Hide-Application for this programme is on-line at www.pac.ie/ucc. Places on this programme are offered in rounds. The closing dates for each round can be found here. For full details of the application procedure click How to apply.
Please note that you will be asked to fill in a supplementary form as part of the application process for this programme. A copy of this form is available here Supplementary Form CKJ10 (165kB)
All required documentation must be sent in hard copy to The Postgraduate Applications Centre, 1, Courthouse Square, Galway.
The School of Law uses a system of offer rounds to facilitate decision-making and early notification to applicants. Candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible. Candidates who do not have their final degree marks available may be made a conditional (provisional) offer.
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| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Duration |
1 year part-time. The part-time option will be taught during weekday working hours over 1 year. |
| Course Fee |
2017/2018 Irish/EU Fee €2,500 |
| Link to Course Fee |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Financial Support |
For funding and grant information please see: http://www.ucc.ie/en/study/postgrad/cost/ |
| Entry Requirements |
Expand+Candidates must be approved by the School of Law and must normally:
(a) hold a Law Degree with at least Second Class Honours Grade 1 or
(b) have such other relevant third level educational qualifications and/or professional experience as, in th...
Hide-Candidates must be approved by the School of Law and must normally:
(a) hold a Law Degree with at least Second Class Honours Grade 1 or
(b) have such other relevant third level educational qualifications and/or professional experience as, in the opinion of the School of Law, qualifies the candidate to undertake the Postgraduate Certificate in Law and Technology.
The number of places available in any given year is dependent on resources and all qualified candidates may not be admitted.
If you are applying with Qualifications obtained outside Ireland and you wish to verify if you meet the minimum academic and English language requirements for this programme please see course webpage (link below) to view the grades comparison table by country and for details of recognised English language tests.
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| Comment |
Unique Aspects of the Course
This specialised Postgraduate Certificate builds upon the School’s considerable research and teaching expertise in the field of law and technology. You can advance your studies in Law and Technology by building on the Certificate to complete a Diploma in Law (Intellectual Property and E-Law or an LLM in Intellectual Property and E-Law (provided you get an honours mark in your Certificate). |
| Course Content |
Expand+Overview
On the Postgraduate Certificate in Law and Technology, you will study current and emerging legal issues arising from the inter-relationship between law and technology from regulatory and commercial perspectives
You will discuss novel and...
Hide-Overview
On the Postgraduate Certificate in Law and Technology, you will study current and emerging legal issues arising from the inter-relationship between law and technology from regulatory and commercial perspectives
You will discuss novel and dynamic issues concerning social networks, music and video copyright, regulation of electronic contracts and data protection.
Course Practicalities
Classes are in seminar format. This participative and interactive format of teaching is suitable for postgraduate level. You will receive advance reading lists and/or materials for each seminar. Seminars take place in two-hour blocks between 9am and 6pm, Monday to Friday. 10 credit modules run for 12 weeks and 5 credit modules run for 6 weeks.
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| Subjects Taught |
Students take core modules to the value of 30 credits as follows:
LW6541 Electronic Commerce Law (10 credits)
LW6574 Intellectual Property and Internet Regulation (10 credits)
LW6560 Cybercrime (10 credits)
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| Assessment Method |
You will be examined by continuous assessment throughout the year. Individual module assessments can be viewed in the Book of Modules. |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Skills and Careers Information
As well as allowing legal professionals to specialise in this area of legal practice, graduates of the Certificate are equipped with skills appropriate to commercial and compliance roles in technology businesses or to regulatory roles, including in the public sector. |
| Further Enquiries |
Anna O’Sullivan - Administrator
E: anna.osullivan@ucc.ie
T: +353 (0)21 420 5170
W: http://www.ucc.ie/en/law-postgrad/
E: Veronica Calnan
P: + 353 21 490 3995 |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
| International Students |
Web Page - Click Here |