Maynooth University

Overview

The BCL (Law and Accounting) program at Maynooth University offers a unique opportunity to study both legal and accounting disciplines simultaneously. This joint honours degree equips students with the foundational knowledge in law while covering essential accounting and finance topics. Graduates will be well-prepared for pathways leading to professional qualifications in both fields.

What you'll study

This three-year program combines legal studies with core accounting principles, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of both areas. The curriculum is designed to provide a balanced approach with modules that may vary each academic year. Below is a general outline of the program structure:

Year 1 (Foundations)

• Introduction to Financial Accounting
• Microeconomics
• Core legal foundations, including Constitutional Law

Year 2 (Core Law and Accounting)

• Contract Law
• Criminal Law
• Advanced accounting and finance modules building on Year 1 foundations

Year 3 (Integration and Progression)

• Advanced legal study and applied legal reasoning
• Accounting-focused modules tailored for professional contexts
• Capstone assessments or final-year modules that integrate both disciplines

Professional and Academic Development

• Opportunities to enhance skills in legal argumentation, analysis, and quantitative reasoning through coursework and examinations.
• Support for progression into professional training routes in both accounting and law, where eligible.

Entry requirements

Applicants from the Leaving Certificate must meet the minimum subject requirements outlined by Maynooth University for this program. Specific entry points and subject combinations may vary. For international applicants, admission typically requires completion of secondary education with qualifications meeting Maynooth University’s standards. Please check the program page for details on qualification equivalencies.

Career prospects