Law with Economics

Program Overview

The Law with Economics program at UCD leads to a Civil Law (BCL) degree with a major in Law with Economics and a minor in BCL Economics. It comprises 240 credits spread across four stages, with a focus on core legal concepts, economic principles, and interdisciplinary study. Students will develop analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills through a combination of lectures, tutorials, and seminars.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Program Name: Law with Economics (BHLAW014)
• Academic Year: 2023/2024
• College: Social Sciences & Law
• UCD Level: Undergraduate
• NFQ Level: 8
• Degree: Civil Law (BCL)
• Overall Credits for Programme: 240
• Credits per Stage:
• Stage 1: Core/Option: 55, Electives: 5
• Stage 2: Core/Option: 50, Electives: 10
• Stage 3: Core/Option: 50, Electives: 10
• Stage 4: Core/Option: 50, Electives: 10

Other:

• Program Majors/Minors:
• Major (with Minor): Law with Economics (LWW4)
• Minor: BCL Economics (ECI2)
• Degree GPA and Award Calculation Rules:
• GPA Band:
• First Class Honours: >=3.68 <=4.2
• Second Class Honours, Grade 1: >=3.08 <=3.67
• Second Class Honours, Grade 2: >=2.48 <=3.07
• Pass: >=2 <=2.47
• Stage Weightings:
• Final and penultimate stages (equal weight): S4 - 50.00%, S3 - 50.00%
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