Law - Foundations of Law - Micro-Credential
This module introduces students to the Irish legal system. It focuses specifically on the sources of Irish law, and in particular, the importance of European Union Law as a source of Irish law. The module also introduces students to the basic concepts of the Law of Contract and the Tort of Negligence and their relevance to the Business environment.
Duration
Thursdays 12-2pm and 3-4pm
Modules are normally timetabled to be delivered on campus in DkIT one day per week (between 9am and 5pm) over the course of one 12-week semester: autumn semester runs from mid-September to early December with exams (if relevant) in early-mid January; spring semester runs from late January to early May with exams (where relevant) in mid-May.
Module content is delivered through face-to-face lectures with tutorials/labs/workshops to further explore ideas and concepts covered and students will also undertake directed reading accessing material via DIT Library.
Entry Requirements
Although you may not have recent Leaving Certificate results, we would very much welcome applications from you. Please detail the results and any other formal and informal learning and work experience in your CV, to be submitted with your application and we will assess your application accordingly.
Level 6 and 7 Modules
Leaving Certificate
Six Grades at O6 or H7 in Leaving Certificate
INCLUDING At least one H5 Grade, OR Minimum Points Score of 200
AND Mathematics Grade F2, O6 or H7
AND English Grade O6 or H7 OR Irish Grade O6 or H7
Level 8 Modules
Six Grades at O6 or H7 in Leaving Certificate
INCLUDING At least two H5 Grades
AND Mathematics Grade O6 or H7
AND English Grade O6 or H7 OR Irish Grade O6 or H7
QQI-Further Education Applicants
Level 6 and 7 Modules
Full QQI-FET Level 5/6 major award with a minimum credit value of 120
Level 8 Modules
Full QQI-FET (Level 5 or 6) award including a Distinction grade in at least three modules
Further information
Starting in September 2024.
€275
Apply directly to DkIT using our online applications system. Please remember to upload the required documentation (copies of your existing qualification(s), your CV, any other support documents etc) with your online application to expedite your application. To avoid disappointment early registration is recommended.
Did you know that you can attend DkIT and study individual modules without having to commit to a full-time multi-year course? It is possible to study individual modules which are components of longer programmes.
Each module is a stand-alone 'mini-course' which will earn you academic credits following successful completion of any associated coursework and or exams. It is possible to and accumulate those credits over time, towards a nationally recognised award such as a Higher Certificate or even a full Degree.
The initiative is called ACCS, an acronym for Accumulation of Credits and Certification of Subjects.
Employed
Workers who want to up-skill in just one or, perhaps, a few of the modules from a full-time programme, but who do not wish/need to take the entire programme.
Continuing Professional Development
Those seeking to upskill and/or keep up to date with their professional knowledge.
Busy People
Those who cannot commit to full-time study but are prepared to undertake part, or all, of a course, over an extended period, on a part-time basis.
College Taster
Those who are considering a return to full-time education at third level who want to get a taste for college life in advance
To gain academic credit, students must successfully complete any set coursework and/or exams. Note that exams are timetabled separately on completion of delivery of each module. Exams generally last 2-2.5 hours. Most modules offered here do not have formal exams but are assessed completely through coursework.