CAO Code AU210

Letterkenny Campus

Bachelor of Arts (Ord)

Law with Criminal Justice

3 years / Level 7 / Full-time / Work Placement

Is this course for me?

Do you have a special interest in our criminal justice system and how the law is practised? Are you concerned about the impact of the criminal justice system on the parties involved? If so, this is the course for you.

This degree will teach you all about the criminal justice system and the law.

Certain semesters of this course are taken in common with other courses.

Year One

SEMESTER	MODULES	MANDATORY/ELECTIVE	CREDITS	CONTACT HOURS
1	Introduction to Legal Research Skills and Methods	Mandatory	5	3
	ICT Skills	Mandatory	5	3
	The Irish Legal System	Mandatory	10	6
	Foundations of Law	Mandatory	5	4
	Constitutional Law 1	Mandatory	5	4
2	Contract Law	Mandatory	10	6
	Criminal Law	Mandatory	10	6
	Constitutional Law 2	Mandatory	5	4
	Introduction to Criminal Justice	Mandatory	5	3

Year Two

SEMESTER	MODULES	MANDATORY/ELECTIVE	CREDITS	CONTACT HOURS
3	Family & Child Law	Mandatory	10	5
	Land & Succession Law	Mandatory	10	6
	Criminal Practice and Procedure	Mandatory	5	3
	Victimology	Mandatory	5	3
4	Company Law & Governance	Mandatory	10	5
	Administrative Law	Mandatory	10	6
	Mooting	Mandatory	5	3
	Employment Law	Mandatory	5	3

Year Three

SEMESTER	MODULES	MANDATORY/ELECTIVE	CREDITS	CONTACT HOURS
5	Tort	Mandatory	10	5
	Alternative Dispute Resolution	Mandatory	10	5
	Legal Practice Skills	Mandatory	10	3
6	Law Reform Project	Elective	10	5
	Law in Action	Elective	10	5
	Street Law	Elective	10	5
	Law in Action	Elective	10	5
	Media & Communications Law	Elective	10	5

Professional Recognition

This degree is not accredited but on completion of a further year to gain an honours degree in Law with Criminal Justice graduates will have an

Accredited law degree by King's inns
Accredited law degree by the Institute of Professional Legal Studies (Northern Ireland)
Approved law degree to sit the final examination of the Law Society - first part FE1

Add-on Courses

On successful completion of this programme, learners may transfer to the following programmes at ATU Donegal:

Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Law with Criminal Justice

Follow-on Courses

Follow up programmes elsewhere include:

Master in Arts in Governance & IT in Financial Services (ATU Donegal) And Master’s degrees in institutes and universities at home and abroad.

Entry Requirements

Minimum Entry Requirements

The course will be available to applicants who meet the following criteria: Leaving Certificate Examination Entry Requirements 6 different subjects @ O6/H7 or better to include:
• 2 subjects at H5 or better
• English/Irish O6/H7 or better
Math’s not required.
Or
QQI (FET)/CAS A relevant QQI FET/FETAC Level 5 award
Or
Have equivalent international qualifications to those outlined above.
Or
Mature applicants may apply for this programme i.e. applicants who are 23 years of age or over on the 1st of January of the year of applications. Mature applicants do not need to hold a Leaving Certificate qualification.

Number of Places	60

Reserved Quota
Mature Applicants	5
QQI FET Applicants	5
Access Studies Students	5

Special Requirements

Work Placement

The work placement modules are an integral part of the course. The aim of the placement is to provide learners with an opportunity to gain skills, experience and competence. Please note that with while the institute will make every effort to assist the learner in finding a placement final responsibility for securing the placement resides with the learner. Travel and accommodation are the responsibility of the learner.

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Student Experience

-- Chris Wai Yin Chan

“Originating from Hong Kong, I graduated from Letterkenny Institute of Technology (LYIT) with a B.A.(Hons) Law degree in 2016. During the degree programme, I gained the valuable experience of working with the State Solicitor for County Donegal via the work placement programme. Along with the active involvements in the LYITSU Law Society, I developed a strong interest and desire to pursue a career in law.”

Chris went on to work in Facebook and as a Legal Interpreter for various government agencies, such as An Garda Síochána, the Courts Service and the HSE before being called to the Bar of Ireland in 2020. Chris is now registered as a practising barrister with the Legal Services Regulatory Authority and is currently working as Corporate Legal Counsel for Ancestry, the largest genealogy company in the world.

“I would highly recommend the LYIT Law degree programme not only for prospective lawyers, but for everyone who is interested in studying law. The programme provides a strong foundation in legal knowledge and students may find it open doors to countless opportunities in different areas.”

Career Pathways

The main employers are:

Criminal Justice support roles
Advocacy
Youth or social Work
Public/Civil Service
Law Enforcement
Journalism
Legal Profession

Graduate Careers

Graduate careers typically include:

The Gardaí - An Garda Síochána
Youth Advocacy
Solicitor or barrister
Legal Executive
Civil Service Regulatory Bodies
Company Secretary
Legal Advisor
Researcher
Journalist

Employer Testimonials

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Fees

EU Fees: €3,000

Non-EU Fees: €10,500

Further Information

Department Administration: +353 (0)74 918 6207 / +353 (0)74 918 6209

Head of Department Dr Brónagh Heverin
Email: bronagh.heverin@atu.ie
Telephone: +353 (0)74 9186204

School and Department
Faculty of Business
Department of Law, Public Service and Education