Legal Studies
A solid introduction and foundation for those hoping to progress to further study of law and related areas of study.
| 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
38 weeks.
Entry Requirements
What are the entry requirements?
Minimum:
• Applicants must be 16+ years of age on entry to the course.
• Leaving Cert, LCVP, LCA or QQI Level 4 Major Award.
• Mature applicant route available for applicants aged 23+.
• Competent written and spoken English (CEFR B2 or Higher).
• Non-EU/EEA applicants must have permission to work in Ireland.
Additional
Must have a motivation to learn, an interest in the subject and the ability to acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies set out in the course.
Careers / Further progression
What are the progression opportunities?
If you complete a QQI major award with Kerry College, you may use your results to progress to third level (University, Technological University or Institute of Technology). You may apply under the QQI Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS). A limited number of places are available each year. Some examples include:
B.A. (Hons) Criminology at University College Cork (UCC)
B.CL. (Hons) Law & Irish at University College Cork (UCC)
B.Sc. (Hons) Cybercrime & IT Security at South East Technological University (SETU)
B.A. (Hons) Criminal Justice at at University of Limerick (UL)
LL.B. (Hons) Law Plus at at University of Limerick (UL)
B.Sc. (Hons) DNA & Forensic Analysis at TU Dublin
You should check individual university websites for specific entry criteria for courses.
There is a separate section on the CAO application for applying using your QQI results from Kerry College in the same way you use your Leaving Certificate results.
Further information
Start Date: 07/09/2026.
Apply online via the Kerry College Website - link above.
Your application will be processed using FETCHCOURSES - the National FET Course Application System.
If you haven't signed up for a FETCH account, you'll need to do this first. It's free and a one-time setup.
Why should I apply?
Law continues to be a consistently popular choice for college applicants in Ireland each year. Whilst this course introduces law for those hoping to progress to further study in this discipline, it also introduces learners to related, and equally popular, areas of study such as criminology and conflict resolution.
What's the certification?
QQI Level 5 Major Award Certificate in Legal Studies (5M3789).
What will I study?
• Business Law (5N2091)
• Communications (5N0690)
• Criminal Law (5N3787)
• Employment Law (5N3785)
• Family Law (5N3786)
• Legal Practice and Procedures (5N1394)
• Personal Professional Development (5N2985)
• Word Processing (5N1358)
5M3789 - Legal Studies
Clash Road,
Tralee, Co. Kerry
V92 Y991
Tel: (066) 7121 741
e: clashroad@kerrycollege.ie
Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:00pm