📖Introduction

University College Cork: University College Cork (UCC) is a prestigious public research university located in Cork, Ireland. Established in 1845, UCC is known for its academic excellence, innovative research, and vibrant campus life. It offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various fields, including arts, sciences, business, engineering, medicine, and law. UCC is committed to providing a supportive learning environment, fostering critical thinking, and preparing students for successful careers and global citizenship.

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📚About the Program

Master’s in Law LLM Business Law LLM at University College Cork

The course combines a focus on realities of business law in practice with a broader discussion of relevant theoretical and policy issues. The course builds on the School’s wide range of expertise and knowledge in a broad range of aspects of business law, including banking, commercial, corporate, financial services, and insolvency, and in regulation and compliance in the business area. Students will be equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to engage with the practical operation of business law. Students also complete a research dissertation in their chosen aspect of business law under expert individualised supervision. Students will also benefit from guest seminars with experts from legal and business practice, relevant Government departments, regulatory bodies and legal practitioners and international experts in this field. Applicants for the LLM (Business Law) Degree also have the option of registering for a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Law. Students take 60 credits of taught masters’ modules from those on offer for the LLM (Business Law). The Postgraduate Diploma can be completed over 9 months full-time or 18 months part-time. This shorter programme may be attractive to legal professionals and others who may prefer not to make an initial commitment to a full master’s programme. Graduates of the Postgraduate Diploma may further progress their studies by completing a 15,000 word research dissertation and graduating with a Masters in Law (LLM). The course includes a core Business Law in Practice module where students will be equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to engage with business law in practice. Students can choose from a range of postgraduate business law modules, business modules and undergraduate law subjects. Show less
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📖Program Curriculum

Core Modules Students take core modules to the value of 40 credits.

LW6594 LLM (Business Law) Dissertation (30 credits)

LW6646 Business Law in Practice (10 credits)

Elective Modules Students take modules to the value of 50 credits from the list of electives set out below. At least 40 credits must be chosen from List A. Students may choose up to 10 credits from List B.

List A: LLM (Business Law) Modules Students must choose at least 40 credits from the following:

LW6536 Intellectual Property Law (10 credits)

LW6574 Intellectual Property and Internet Regulation (10 credits)

LW6578 Consumer Rights: Law and Policy (5 credits)

LW6579 Law of Credit & Debt (5 credits)

LW6619 Alternative Dispute Resolution: Processes and Practice (5 credits)

LW6622 Sale, Insurance and Carriage of Goods at Sea (5 credits)

LW6636 European Corporate Restructuring, Insolvency and Rescue (5 credits)

LW6639 FinTech: Law and Regulation (5 credits)

LW6640 E-Commerce Law (5 credits)

LW6641 The Role of Law in the Future of Europe - Critical Perspectives (10 credits)

LW6643 Negotiation and Mediation (10 credits)

LW6644 Managing Complex Disputes (10 credits)

LW6647 IT Law Clinic for Start-ups (10 credits)

LW6650 Contemporary Issues in EU Competition Policy (10 credits)

List B: Non-Law Modules and Undergraduate Business Law Modules Students may choose up to 10 credits from the following:

FE6601 Co-operatives and the Third Sector (5 credits)

FI6001 Treasury Risk Management (5 credits)

FI6002 Regulation and Compliance in Capital Markets (5 credits)

LW2254 Commercial Law (10 credits)

LW2269 Privacy and Data Protection Law (5 credits)

¹LW3312 Employment Law: Contracts, Termination, Collective Labour Law (5 credits)

²LW3313 Employment Law: Rights Protection, Equality, Specific Categories of Employees (5 credits)

LW3316 Financial Services Law and Regulation (5 credits)

LW3345 Company Law I: Fundamental Concepts and Doctrines (5 credits)

LW3346 Company Law II: Management, Finance and Insolvency (5 credits)

LW3347 Contemporary Issues in Corporate Law (5 credits)

LW3368 Principles of Revenue Law (5 credits)

LW3369 Income Tax Law (5 credits)

Notes:

· ¹ LW3312 is not available to students who have previously passed LW3301.

· ² LW3313 is not available to students who have previously passed LW3302.

· Students may not choose a module from List B if they have already taken that module or equivalent subject matter at undergraduate level.

· Students may not choose modules from List B which involve a timetable clash.

· It may be that not all modules listed above will be offered each year and/or other options may become available.

· In certain cases, with the permission of the Programme Director, students may elect to take 10 credits from the modules available in the LLM (Taught) (other than those listed above) (see here) in substitution for 10 credits of elective modules from those in List B above.

· In order to ensure a reasonable distribution of workload, when choosing modules for all programmes, students should take a balance of credits between Semester 1 and Semester 2. Students who wish to deviate from this rule must seek permission from their Programme Director.

Further details on the modules listed above can be found in our Book of Modules. Any modules listed above are indicative of the current set of modules for this course but are subject to change from year to year.

University Calendar You can find the full academic content for the current year of any given course in our University Calendar.

Additional Teaching Mode Information
The part-time option will be taught during weekday working hours over 2 years.

Modules
Further details on modules can be found in our Book of Modules. Any modules listed are indicative of the current set of modules for this course but are subject to change from year to year.

University Calendar
You can find the full academic content for the current year of any given course in our University Calendar.

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🏫About University College Cork

University College Cork: University College Cork (UCC) is a distinguished public research university located in Cork, Ireland. Established in 1845, UCC has a rich academic heritage and a reputation for excellence in teaching and research. The university offers a broad range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines, including arts, sciences, business, engineering, medicine, and law. UCC is committed to fostering an inclusive and vibrant learning environment, encouraging critical thinking, creativity, and innovation. With state-of-the-art facilities and a diverse student community, UCC provides a stimulating educational experience for its students.

🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:
  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

397 RMB

Tuition fee:

17,900 EUR per year

17,900 EUR in total

❓✅❌ Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied in English at high school or a degree
- Have passed IELTS level 6.5 or TOEFL 95 or above.

Minimum education level: Bachelor's.

The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

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Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Passport
  • Graduation certificate
  • Passport size photo
  • Official transcript
  • Personal statement
  • English certificate (You can take the English test online)
  • Guarantor letter
  • 2 Recommendation letters

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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