Business Law - Pre-University
This one-year course prepares students for entry into Law and Arts degrees in Irish universities, as well as for roles in legal settings in Ireland, abroad, and within the business sector. It includes additional modules in Business Administration, Applied Economics and Manual and Computerised Accounting. The course also supports progression to legal, business or combined degree programmes.
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 year
Entry Requirements
− Leaving Certificate
− Leaving Certificate Applied
− Mature applicants
− Equivalent qualifications
Careers / Further progression
Progression Opportunities
There are now over 175 places in First Arts in Maynooth University, 30 places in UCD as well as numerous places in DCU, UCC, Mater Dei for eligible students who hold a QQI qualification in Legal Studies.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates of this course can progress to Law and Legal Studies degrees at UCC, DCU, TU Dublin (Grangegorman/Tallaght), Maynooth University (including St. Patrick’s College), SETU (Waterford/Carlow), NUIG, DBS, Shannon College, and ATU Letterkenny. Maynooth University offers over 175 First Arts places, with additional opportunities in UCD, DCU, UCC, Mater Dei, and other universities for those with a QQI Legal Studies qualification. Further study options are available across Ireland and in the UK. Career paths also include travel and tourism, European administration, heritage, the public sector, and roles in insurance, banking, and international trade.
Higher Education Pathways
Higher Education Pathways
UCD: DN610 Business and Law (Level 8, 4 Years)
DCU: DC292 Arts (Joint Honours) Law (Level 8, 4 Years)
TU Dublin Grangegorman:
TU904 Business and Law (Level 8, 4 Years)
Maynooth University: MH101 Arts (Law/Business) (Level 8, 3 Years, MH502 Law and Business (Level 8, 3 Years)
TUS Athlone: US848 Business and Law (Level 8, 4 Years)
SETU Carlow: SE402 Business and Law (Level 8, 4 Years)
NUIG: GY250 Law and Business (Level 8, 3 Years)
TCD: TR580 Law/Business Studies (Level 8, 4 Years)
DCU: DC189 Global Challenges (Level 8, 4 Years)
SETU Carlow: SE403 Business with Law (Level 8, 4 Years)
SETU Carlow: SE405 Law (Level 8, 3 Years)
Further information
SUSI Grant
SUSI (Student Universal Support Ireland) is Ireland’s single national awarding authority for all higher and further education grants. SUSI offers funding to eligible students for level 5 and level 6 courses in Dunboyne College of Further Education. For more information visit www.susi.ie
Pre-University Business Law
Legal Studies 5M3789/Business Studies 5M2102
There are places on Law and Legal Studies degrees in UCC, DCU, TU Dublin Grangegorman/ Tallaght, Maynooth University including St. Patrick’s College Maynooth, South East Technological University Waterford / Carlow, NUIG, DBS, Shannon College, Atlantic Technological University Letterkenny.
There are now over 175 places in First Arts in Maynooth University as well as places in UCD, DCU, UCC, Mater Dei and other universities for graduates who hold a QQI qualification in Legal Studies.
There are also other opportunities in law or legal studies programmes in third level colleges all around Ireland and in England.
There are also opportunities in travel and tourism, European administration, local heritage concerns as well as in the public sector and business world through insurance, banking, or international trade.
CERTIFICATION
QQI Level 5 in Legal Studies 5M3789 or QQI Level 5 in Business Studies 5M2102
The following modules will be offered subject to availability or demand and are subject to change.
Business Law
Legal Practice and Procedures
Word Processing
Work Experience
Start Your Own Business
Communications
Business Administration
Accounting (Manual and Computerised)
Safety and Health at Work
5M3789 - Legal Studies
5M2102 - Business Studies
Certification
QQI Level 5 in Legal Studies 5M3789 or QQI Level 5 in Business Studies 5M2102
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