The BCL (Law and Society) at DCU will give you an understanding of how the legal process operates and how law influences and is influenced by a diverse range of social forces. It combines innovative teaching of all the foundational law subjects (e.g. constitutional law, contract law, criminal law etc.), with critical perspectives on the nature of these subjects, on the practice of law and on the wider role of law in society.

You will be equipped for occupations both within and outside the legal profession. You will have the opportunity to study all the core modules necessary to take the Final Examination - First Part (FE-1) required for entry to the Law Society as a trainee solicitor. You can also cover the modules necessary to achieve a qualifying law degree for entry to the Barrister-at-Law degree at King's Inns. The Honorable Society of King's Inns has accredited the BCL (Law and Society) degree. Alternatively, graduates will have the skills for employment in other areas, such as state organisations, politics, journalism, criminology/criminal justice and equality studies and international institutions. Postgraduate studies at both Masters and PhD level are also available.