| Course Name |
Law |
| Course Provider |
TUS - Athlone Campus |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
TUS - Technological University of the Shannon |
| Course Code |
24686 (Assigned by Qualifax. Not an official code) |
| Course Type |
Lifelong Learning |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ)
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Major |
Technological University of the Shannon |
Level 8 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Part time, Evening, Online or Distance, Weekend, Blended |
| Location (Districts) |
Athlone |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Expand+Commencing Monday 12th September 2022
Induction for the 2022/2023 academic year takes place (online via Zoom) on Saturday 10th September from 930am to 1pm. In advance, you will be required to review Pre Induction reading material, available to you...
Hide-Commencing Monday 12th September 2022
Induction for the 2022/2023 academic year takes place (online via Zoom) on Saturday 10th September from 930am to 1pm. In advance, you will be required to review Pre Induction reading material, available to you on www.aitflexiblelearning.ie.
During Induction, you will be given the opportunity to:
Meet your programme lecturers, programme co-ordinator and students
Overview of the programme handbook, programme’s modules, assessments and delivery timetable
Introduction to Athlone IT’s operating systems including MS Office, Zoom, Moodle etc
Outline of the learning supports available to you during the programme
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| Duration |
4 years
Monday 7 pm to 9 pm
Wednesday 7 pm to 9 pm
Plus 2 Saturdays per semester Online (9 am – 1 pm).
For online programmes, lectures will be delivered online and recordings of lectures will be available to view in the student’s own time.
Saturdays
Semester 1 (2022)
October 1st
November 19th |
| Course Fee |
Programme Fee €2,500 |
| Entry Requirements |
Leaving Certificate – Grade H5 at higher level in two subjects, plus Grade O6 at ordinary level in four other subjects in the Leaving Certificate. Two of these subjects must be Mathematics and a language (English or Irish)
or
QQI Level 5-Full award with a minimum of eight modules. Distinctions required in three modules
or
Recognition of Prior Learning (APL/APEL). |
| Mature Applicants |
Mature applicants (i.e over 23 years) |
| Comment |
Exit awards are only available after years two and three to those who leave the Institute and do not intend to complete their studies on this programme. |
| Course Content |
Expand+Interested in a career in law in the legal profession, public service or in business?
The programme is designed for those interested in Irish Law and legal studies who wish to develop their general knowledge of the basic concepts of Law.
The pu...
Hide-Interested in a career in law in the legal profession, public service or in business?
The programme is designed for those interested in Irish Law and legal studies who wish to develop their general knowledge of the basic concepts of Law.
The purpose of this programme is to enable learners to develop the skills required for engaging in critical analysis of laws and legal problem solving and to develop the skills and values necessary for legal professional practice, such as ethical values relevant to legal practice, and legal advocacy skills. The programme will also provide opportunities for students to develop the graduate attributes that are considered necessary for professional life in the legal profession.
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| Subjects Taught |
Year 1
Irish Legal Systems
Legal Research/Writing and IT
Constitutional Law
Contract Law
Learning and Development for Higher Education
Year 2
Tort Law
Criminal Law
Employment Law
Administration Law
Year 3
Land Law
Equity Law
Company Law
European Law
Year 4
Family Law
Evidence Law
Human Rights Law
Jurisprudence |
| Number of Credits |
240 ECTS |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Graduates from the Honours Degree commonly choose to apply for postgraduate study at Blackhall Place in order to qualify as a solicitor, or, at the Kings Inn in order to qualify as a barrister. Upon successful completion graduates are exempt from the Law Society’s Preliminary examination. This degree is also approved by the Honorable Society of Kings Inns and graduates are eligible to sit the entrance examination to the Barrister at Law Degree Programme. |
| Further Enquiries |
Enquiries
lifelonglearning@ait.ie
Call 090 648 3050 |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
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