Program Overview

Law - Law, Technology and Innovation PG Cert

Course Outline

The Postgraduate Certificate in Law, Technology and Innovation is a one-year part-time program that explores the inter-relationship between law and technology from regulatory and commercial perspectives. Students will discuss novel and dynamic issues concerning social networks, music and video copyright, regulation of electronic contracts, and data protection.

Course Practicalities

• Classes are in seminar format, suitable for postgraduate level.
• Advance reading lists and/or materials are provided for each seminar.
• Seminars take place in two-hour blocks between 9am and 6pm, Monday to Friday.
• 10 credit modules run for 12 weeks, and 5 credit modules run for 6 weeks.
• The part-time option is taught during weekday working hours over 1 year.

Assessment

• Continuous assessment throughout the year.
• Individual module assessments can be viewed in the Book of Modules.

Why Choose This Course

This specialized Postgraduate Certificate builds upon the School's considerable research and teaching expertise in the field of law and technology. Graduates can advance their studies in Law and Technology by building on the Certificate to complete a Postgraduate Diploma in Law (Law, Technology and Innovation) and LLM Law, Technology and Innovation (provided they get an honors mark in their Certificate).

Skills and Careers Information

• Allows legal professionals to specialize in this area of legal practice.
• Equips graduates with skills for commercial and compliance roles in technology businesses or regulatory roles, including in the public sector.

Requirements

• Candidates must be approved by the School of Law.
• Normally, candidates must hold a Second Class Honours Grade I in a primary honors Law degree (NFQ, Level 8), or have such other relevant third-level educational qualifications and/or professional experience as, in the opinion of the School of Law, qualifies the candidate under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) to undertake the Postgraduate Certificate in Law, Technology and Innovation.

For Applicants with Qualifications Completed Outside of Ireland

• Applicants must meet the required entry academic grade, equivalent to Irish requirements.
• For more information, see the Qualification Comparison page.

International/Non-EU Applicants

• For full details of the non-EU application procedure, visit the how to apply pages for international students.
• Note that not all courses are open to international
  on-EU applicants; please check the fact file above.

English Language Requirements

• Applicants who are non-native speakers of the English language must meet the university-approved English language requirements.
• Visit the PG English Language Requirements page for more information.

Fees and Costs

Postgraduate EU and International Fees 2025/2026

• See the Postgraduate EU and Non-EU (International) Fee Schedule for the latest information.

Deposits

• If the course requires a deposit, that figure will be deducted from the second-semester fee payment in January.

Fee Payment

• Fees are payable in two equal installments.
• The first payment is at registration, and the balance is usually by the end of January.

How to Pay

• See different options on the How Do I Pay My Fees? page.

How to Apply

1. Check dates: Check the opening and closing dates for the application process in the yellow fact file boxes at the top of this webpage.
2. Gather documents: Scanned copies of supporting documents have to be uploaded to the UCC online application portal and include:
   • Original qualification documents listed on the application, including transcripts of results from institutions other than UCC.
   • Any supplementary items requested for the course, if required.
3. Apply online: Apply online by clicking the red 'Apply Now' button below. Note that most courses have a non-refundable €50 application fee.

Additional Requirements (All Applicants)

• Please note that you will be required to provide additional information as part of the online application process for this program.
• This will include the following questions:
  • You may enter the details of professional or voluntary positions held. We strongly encourage you to complete this section with all relevant work experiences that will support your application.
  • In addition to your previously declared qualifications, please outline any additional academic courses, self-learning, and professional training relevant to this program.
  • Please describe your motivation and readiness for this program.
  • Please enter the names and email addresses of 2 referees.

The School of Law uses a system of offer rounds to facilitate decision-making and early notification to applicants.

• Candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible.
• Candidates who do not have their final degree marks available may be made a conditional (provisional) offer.

Closing Date for Non-EU Applications

• Open until all places have been filled or no later than 15 June. Early application is advised.