About LLM in Dublin City University

Why Do This Programme?

• a School with an inter-disciplinary research and teaching approach, engaging law and legal doctrine with political science, international relations, sociology, economics and European affairs more generally
• a programme designed to develop the student’s critical, analytical and interdisciplinary thinking skills so that they are better positioned for access to, and advancement within, higher-end careers in law and related fields
• a School with active links with major law firms; international and European institutions; NGOs; advocacy bodies and other such potential employers
• an environment that facilitates the student in preparing for a career in academia or research, with opportunities to edit and contribute to academic journals, blogs; organise conferences, and to present academic papers
• runs in conjunction with postgraduate programmes in international relations, public policy, EU law and policy, climate justice, international development 

Careers

Our graduates have gone on to, or have progressed within, careers in the legal professions (including the bar), academia and research (including a high proportion in funded PhD programmes and research positions), as well as NGOs, advocacy, civil service and public administration. With its internationalist orientation, the LLM (Master of Laws) programme caters well for those interested in access to or promotion within careers in international and European institutions. The programme is designed to make graduates better problem-solvers and more confident advocates: thus it prepares graduates for work as in-house lawyers in companies and organisations, as well as in higher level civil service or bureaucratic careers.

Academic qualification equivalents

• Typically, you need a First Class Bachelor’s degree from a recognised top ranked university and/or affiliated colleges with a minimum of 60% average across all semesters. Students who have studied at a lower tiered institution may be considered with an overall average mark of 65% or above.  

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS for Postgraduate Taught Programmes: Overall score of 6.5 or above, with no less than 6.0 in any one skill.  Additionally DCUBS require 6.5 in Speaking and Writing.
• TOEFL: Total Score of 92. DCU Business School additionally requires all section scores 21 or above.
• PTE Academic: Minimum score of 63, with no section score below 59

Dublin City University Highlights 

Dublin City University Average Tution fees And Other Expenses

Foreign students who wish to enrol at Dublin City University must be aware of the associated costs in order to budget appropriately and apply for scholarships when needed. The tuition costs for well-known programmes and other expenses related to studying in Ireland are covered below.

Tuition Fee for Dublin City University

Here are the details of the UG and PG fees for international students planning to study at any of the following faculties. 

Dublin City University Cost of Living

The cost of living here includes monthly expenses an international student would require to study at Dublin City University: