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  • » Bachelor of Arts in Law

    Programme Title  Bachelor of Arts in Law
    CAO Code  LY207
    LYIT internal code  LY_HLEGL_D
    Duration  3 Years ab initio
    Standard Code Places:  100
    National Framework Level  7
    Award Type  Major
    Awarding Body  LYIT, under Delegated Authority from HETAC
    Is this Programme for Me?
    This programme aims to provide a broad training in the management of Law Offices and to produce Legal Executives, Solicitors' Assistants and Law Clerks suited to the needs of solicitors in private practice or employed in Law Departments, whether Government, Municipal or Commercial.
    Minimum Academic Entry Requirements
    Basic entry requirements are five passes in the Leaving Certificate including Maths and English/Irish, or an equivalent qualification.
    • FETAC applicants click FETAC
    • Applicants presenting non-Irish exams as a basis for entry, please check the IOTCEF listing to search for the entry relevant to your country
    • Applicants who are interested in taking selected modules only from this programme and/or those interested in studying this programme in a part-time mode, click Part-time Study
    What will I study?
    Year/Semester Proposed Modules Mandatory/
    Elective    		 No of credits Class hours per week
     1/1   Legal Systems & Methods 1 Mandatory  5  3
     Law of Contract 1 Mandatory  5  4
     Introduction to Land Law 1 Mandatory  5  4
     Introduction to Communications Mandatory  5  3
     Legal Text Processing 1 Mandatory  5  3
     Resources for Learning & Research in Law Mandatory  5  3
     1/2  Legal Systems & Methods 2 Mandatory  5  4
     Law of Contract 2 Mandatory  5  4
     Introduction to Land Law 2 Mandatory  5  3
      Writing Skills Mandatory  5  3
     Legal Text Processing 2 Mandatory  5  3
     Introduction to Solicitors Account Mandatory  5  3
     2/3  Family Law 1 Mandatory  5  4
     Succession Law 1 Mandatory  5  4
     The Law of Conveyancing & Practice 1 – The Contract Mandatory  5  3
     Introduction to Taxation Mandatory  5  3
     Legal Text Processing 3 Mandatory  5  3
     Intermediary Solicitors Accounts Mandatory  5  3
     2/4  The Law of Conveyancing & Practice 2 – Contract to Completion Mandatory  5  3
     Family Law 2 Mandatory  5  4
     Employment Law 1 Mandatory  5  3
     Legal Information Technology 1 Mandatory  5  3
     Advanced Solicitors Accounts Mandatory  5  4
     Administrative Law 1 Mandatory  5  4
     3/5  Criminal Law 1 Mandatory  5  3
     Company Law Mandatory  5  4
     Tort 1 - Negligence Mandatory  5  4
     Constitutional Law 1 Mandatory  5  3
     Legal Information Technology 2 Mandatory  5  3
     Succession Law 2 Elective  5  3
     Administrative Law 2 Elective  5  4
     Organisational Behaviour 1 – Individual Processes in Organisations Elective  5  3
     3/6  Criminal Law 2 Mandatory  5  3
     Advanced Company Law Mandatory  5  4
     Tort 2 Mandatory  5  4
     Constitutional Law 2 Mandatory  5  3
     Court Practice & Procedure Mandatory  5  4
     Employment Law 2 Elective  5  3
     Managing People Elective  5  3
     Organisational Behaviour 2 – Interpersonal Processes in Organisations Elective  5  3
    Learning Outcomes
    • Understand basic Irish Law and related concepts underpinning the core areas of Irish legal practice.
    • Understand the structure, personnel and practice of the Irish legal system.
    • Consider and apply the fundamental legal theories to practice.
    • Be able to communicate effectively.
    • Understand the basic principles of accounting and their application to the legal working world.
    • Understand the basic principles of the Irish Income tax and VAT system
    • Be able to use IT effectively in a legal environment.
    Are there follow-up Programmes Available?
    Graduates of this Programme may choose to enter the Bachelor of Arts (Honours)in Law (Level 8) at LYIT.
    Progression to Honours Degree programmes at other Institutes and Universities within Ireland and abroad is also possible.
    Career Opportunities
    This programme offers award holders the possibility of pursuing a legal career.
    The market has been carefully surveyed and numerous employment opportunities have been found to exist for award holders of this programme at attractive salaries. Graduates are at present employed in the Civil Service, Local Authorities, Banks and in Solicitors' offices throughout the Republic of Ireland.
    How to Become a Solicitor:
    www.lawsociety.ie
    www.kingsinns.ie
    This course begins in September each year. How to Apply
    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
    • Contact Dr. Lynn Ramsey, Head of Department of Law & Humanities, Letterkenny Institute of Technology by
    • E- Mail: lynn.ramsey@lyit.ie
    • Telephone: (074) 9186204

  • » Bachelor of Business in Languages and International Business

    Programme Title  Bachelor of Business in Languages and International Business
    CAO Code  LY217
    LYIT internal code  LY_HEBUS_D
    Duration  3 Years ab initio
    Standard Code Places:  60
    National Framework Level  7
    Award Type  Major
    Awarding Body  LYIT, under Delegated Authority from HETAC
    Is this Programme for Me?
    The central aim is to equip Award holders with a range of knowledge, skills and competencies in Business and Languages for use in an International context.
    Award holders will have developed three sets of inter-related knowledge, skills and competencies.
    • A range of basic business skills
    • A familiarisation with the general and business context in which these skills are practised
    • A competence in one European language and a working knowledge of a second European language
    Minimum Academic Entry Requirements
    Basic entry requirements are five passes in the Leaving Certificate including Maths and English/Irish, or an equivalent qualification.
    • FETAC applicants click FETAC
    • Applicants presenting non-Irish exams as a basis for entry, please check the IOTCEF listing to search for the entry relevant to your country
    • Applicants who are interested in taking selected modules only from this programme and/or those interested in studying this programme in a part-time mode, click Part-time Study
    What will I study?
    Year/Semester Proposed Modules Mandatory/
    Elective    		 No of credits Class hours per week
     1/1  Advanced French Language 1 Elective  5  4
     Advanced French Culture 1 Elective  5  2
     Advanced German Language 1 Elective  5  4
     Advanced German Culture 1 Elective  5  2
     Advanced Spanish Language 1 Elective  5  4
     Advanced Spanish Culture 1 Elective  5  2
     German Language & Culture 1 Elective  5  6
     Spanish Language & Culture 1 Elective  5  6
     Information & Communications Technology1 Mandatory  5  3
     Microeconomics Mandatory  5  3
     Accountancy 1 Mandatory  5  3
     1/2  Advanced French Language & Culture 1 Elective  5  6
     Advanced German Language & Culture 1 Elective  5  6
     Advanced Spanish Language & Culture 1 Elective  5  6
     German Language & Culture 2 Elective  10  6
     Spanish Language & Culture 2 Elective  10  6
     Information Communications Technology 2 Mandatory  5  3
     Accountancy 2 Mandatory  5  3
     Macroeconomics Mandatory  5  3
     2/3  Advanced French Language 2 Elective  5  4
     Advanced French Culture 2 Elective  5  2
     Advanced German Language 2 Elective  5  4
     Advanced German Culture 2 Elective  5  2
     Advanced Spanish Language 2 Elective  5  4
     Advanced Spanish Culture 2 Elective  5  2
     German Language & Culture 3 Elective  5  6
     Spanish Language & Culture 3 Elective  5  6
     Introduction to Marketing Mandatory  5  3
     European Union Studies Mandatory  5  3
     Introduction to Communications Mandatory  5  3
     2/4  Study at a partner college in either France, Germany or Spain
    (organised by LYIT)
     3/5  Advanced French Language & Culture 2 Elective  5  6
     Advanced German Language & Culture 2 Elective  5  6
     Advanced Spanish Language & Culture 2 Elective  5  6
     Advanced German Language 1 Elective  5  4
     Advanced German Culture 1 Elective  5  2
     Advanced Spanish Language 1 Elective  5  4
     Advanced Spanish Culture 1 Elective  5  2
     Marketing Principles & Practice Mandatory  5  3
     Intercultural Communications for Business Mandatory  5  3
     Organisational Behaviour 1 – Individual Processes in Organisations Mandatory  5  3
     3/6   Advanced French Language 3 Elective  5  4
     Advanced French Culture 3 Elective  5  2
     Advanced German Language 3 Elective  5  4
     Advanced German Culture 3 Elective  5  2
     Advanced Spanish Language 3 Elective  5  4
     Advanced Spanish Culture Elective  5  2
     Advanced German Language & Culture 1 Elective  5  6
     Advanced Spanish Language & Culture 1 Elective  5  6
     Organisational Behaviour 2 – Interpersonal Processes in Organisations Mandatory  5  3
     European Business Law Mandatory  5  3
     International Marketing Mandatory  5  3
    Learning Outcomes
    On successful completion of this programme graduates will:
    • have a knowledge, skills and competence level in a major language at B2/C1 level on the Common European Framework and at B1/B2 level in a minor language
    • have a knowledge, skills and competence level of the cultural and business environments where the two languages are spoken
    • have an understanding of a range of business principles, a basic business skills set and the ability to apply these in an international business context
    Are there follow-up Programmes Available?
    Holders of this Bachelor Degree may proceed to the Bachelor of Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Languages & International Business programme at Letterkenny Institute of Technology.
    Career Opportunities
    The future economic growth and prosperity of Ireland depend on the promotion of international trade. Award holders from this programme are equipped to work in international business.
    This course begins in September each year. How to Apply
    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
    • Contact Dr. Lynn Ramsey, Head of Department of Law & Humanities, Letterkenny Institute of Technology by
    • E- Mail: lynn.ramsey@lyit.ie
    • Telephone: (074) 9186204

  • » Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Law

    Programme Title  Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Law
    CAO Code  Add-on programme. Not available via CAO
    LYIT internal code  LY_BLEGL_B
    Duration  1 Year
    Standard Code Places:  50
    National Framework Level  8
    Award Type  Major
    Awarding Body  LYIT, under Delegated Authority from HETAC
    Is this Programme for Me?
    This programme provides progression to an Honours Degree for students who have completed the level 7 Bachelor of Arts in Law, or equivalent.
    Minimum Academic Entry Requirements
    Applicants should hold a level 7 Bachelor of Arts in Law or an equivalent qualification.
    What will I study?
    Year/Semester Proposed Modules Mandatory/
    Elective    		 No of credits Class hours per week
     4/7  Equity 1 Mandatory  5  3
     European Union Law 1 Mandatory  5  4
     Capital Gains Tax Mandatory  5  3
     European Human Rights & Irish Law Mandatory  5  4
     Evidence 1 Mandatory  5  3
     The Law of Landlord & Tenant and Practice 1 Elective  5  3
     Consumer Law Elective  5  3
     Human Resource Management Elective  5  3
     4/8  Equity 2 Mandatory  5  3
     European Union Law 2 Mandatory  5  4
     Capital Acquisitions Tax / Stamp Duty Mandatory  5  3
     European Human Rights Mandatory  5  4
      Evidence 2 Mandatory  5  3
     The Law of Landlord & Tenant and Practice 2 Elective  5  3
     Planning Law Elective  5  3
     Jurisprudence Elective  5  4
    Learning Outcomes
    The graduate will have progressed from a basic understanding of Irish law and related concepts and be able to:
    • Demonstrate an advanced level of awareness and understanding of the core areas of Irish law and practice.
    • Recognise the pervasive effect of the Constitution.
    • Analyse and evaluate the application of jurisprudence to practice.
    • Consider and apply increasingly complex legal theories to practice.
    • Communicate effectively.
    Are there follow-up Programmes Available?
    It is the intention of LYIT to develop a follow-up Masters Programme.
    Graduates from this programme may pursue studies to Masters level at Universities in Ireland or abroad.
    Graduates of the degree may apply for admission to the Institute of Professional Legal Studies of Queen's University Belfast, and so to qualify for either branch of the legal profession in Northern Ireland.
    Career Opportunities
    Award holders of this programme will find employment in middle and higher positions in the legal departments of business organisations and in law firms.
    Graduates of this programme may apply to do the entrance exam of the Incorporated Law Society.
    How to Become a Solicitor:
    www.lawsociety.ie
    www.kingsinns.ie
    This course begins in September each year. How to Apply
    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
    • Contact Dr. Lynn Ramsey, Head of Department of Law & Humanities, Letterkenny Institute of Technology
    • E- Mail: lynn.ramsey@lyit.ie
    • Telephone: (074) 9186204

  • » Bachelor of Business (Hons) in Languages and International Business

    Programme Title  Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Languages and International Business
    CAO Code  Add-on programme. Not available via CAO
    LYIT internal code  LY_BEBUS_B
    Duration  1 Year
    Standard Code Places:  80
    National Framework Level  8
    Award Type  Major
    Awarding Body  LYIT, under Delegated Authority from HETAC
    Is this Programme for Me?
    If you have successfully completed the Bachelor of Arts in Languages & International Business (Level 7) or equivalent you may proceed to this Programme.
    Minimum Academic Entry Requirements
    This is a one-year add-on Honours Degree programme for students who hold the level 7 Bachelor of Arts in Languages & International Business or an equivalent qualification.
    What will I study?
    Year/Semester Proposed Modules Mandatory/
    Elective    		 No of credits Class hours per week
     4/7  Advanced French Language & Culture 3 Elective  5  6
     Advanced German Language & Culture 3 Elective  5  6
     Advanced Spanish Language & Culture 3 Elective  5  6
     Advanced German Language 2 Elective  5  4
     Advanced German Culture 2 Elective  5  2
     Advanced Spanish Language 2 Elective  5  4
     Advanced Spanish Culture 2 Elective  5  2
     Human Resource Management Mandatory  5  3
     Research Methods Mandatory  5  3
     International Business Management 1 Mandatory  5  3
     4/8   Advanced French Language & Culture 4 Elective  10  6
     Advanced German Language & Culture 4 Elective  10  6
     Advanced Spanish Language & Culture 4 Elective  10  6
     German Language & Culture 4 Elective  5  6
     Spanish Language & Culture 4 Elective  5  6
     International Marketing Communications Mandatory  5  3
     International Business Management 2 Mandatory  5  3
     Research Project Mandatory  5  3
    Learning Outcomes
    On successful completion of this programme graduates will:
    • have a knowledge, skills and competence level in a major language at C1 level on the Common European Framework and at B2 level in a minor language
    • have a specialised knowledge and skills of the cultural and business environments of the target languages and be able to apply these in an international business context based on reflection and experience
    • understand how the business elements integrate to enable the formation of a globalised strategic business outlook, have the skills necessary for use in an international business environment and be able to apply these in context.
    Are there follow-up Programmes Available?
    It is the intention of LYIT to develop a follow-up Masters Programme.
    Graduates from this Programme may pursue studies to Masters level at Institutes and Universities in Ireland or abroad.
    Career Opportunities
    Graduates from this Programme are qualified for positions as middle and senior managers in an international business context.
    This course begins in September each year. How to Apply
    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
    • Contact Dr. Lynn Ramsey, Head of Department of Law & Humanities, Letterkenny Institute of Technology by
    • E- Mail: lynn.ramsey@lyit.ie
    • Telephone: (074) 9186204