University College Cork

Law and Business (Hons) at University College Cork (UCC) is a joint honours degree that examines how legal rules shape business decisions, markets, and organisations. You study core areas of law alongside business disciplines such as accounting, economics, and management to build practical analytical skills for a global economy.

In the first three years, you take an equal credit load in law and business, developing a strong foundation in topics like contract and company law, and business subjects including information systems, finance-related accounting, and micro/macro economics.

• Level: Honours undergraduate degree (joint honours)
• Delivery: On-campus (UCC)
• Credits: Joint honours structure with an equal credit balance in law and business in the first three years
• Language of instruction: English
• Start dates: Typically September intake (confirm for your year of entry)
• Tuition fees: Vary by student category and year (check UCC fee information for the most up-to-date figures)

Note: Specific duration, ECTS totals, and fee amounts can vary by intake and student status. Please verify the latest details on the UCC programme page.

Programme Structure

The programme is structured to give you a balanced foundation in both disciplines. In the first three years, you study law and business modules on an equal credit basis, then continue with a mix of core and advanced study as you progress.

Indicative modules/courses may include:

• Law
  • Contract Law
  • Commercial Law
  • Company Law
  • Constitutional Law: Institutions of Government
  • Legal Writing
• Business & Economics
  • Financial Accounting
  • Business Information Systems
  • Microeconomics
  • Macroeconomics
  • Economics/management/marketing-related modules (as offered in the relevant academic year)

Assessment and progression

• Assessment typically includes a combination of written assignments, examinations, and research-based coursework.
• Legal writing and research skills are developed progressively through the degree.

Curriculum details

For the most accurate module list for your intake year (including any electives and optional modules), please refer to the UCC programme handbook and the official curriculum on the programme website.

English requirements

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Documents: You will typically need to submit academic transcripts/qualifications and English test results (where applicable), along with any supporting documents required by UCC for your application route.

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