Pre-University Law
Pre-University law enables students to study Business and Criminal Law which cover some of the fundamental legal concepts in the core modules of all undergraduate law degrees. Students are provided with the skills and knowledge to advance to higher education to study for an undergraduate degree in Law, Business and Law, Commerce or Law and Criminology.
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time.
Entry Requirements
- Applicants should have Leaving Certificate standard or equivalent
- Mature Applicants welcome.
- All applicants whose first language is not English will be tested at entry
- Use of a computer / laptop and Wi-Fi is desirable
Careers / Further progression
Education Progression
On successful completion of a QQI Level 5 course students have the opportunity to progress within Rathmines College to:
QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Business – 6M4985.
QQI Level 5 award holders may apply to a wide variety of Higher Education colleges through the CAO system including:
Bachelor of Civil Law (BCL) (DN600)
Bachelor of Business and Law (BBL) UCD (DN610)
BSC (Hons.) Criminology with Psychology UCD (DN620)
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) TCD (TR004)
BCL (Law and Society) (BCL) DCU (DC232)
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) TU Dublin (TU918)
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) NUI Maynooth (MH501)
BCL (Law and Arts (MH502)
BCL (Law and Criminology) (NUI Maynooth) (MH502)
BA (Hons) in Criminology UCC (CK113)
See the CAO website and the websites of the relevant higher education institutions for more information. Please note that some higher education courses have specific results and subjects requirements.
Career Opportunites
Graduates of the QQI Level 5 Certificate in Pre-University Law have the skills and confidence to work in a wide range of professional roles. Recent graduates are now working in law, banking and finance for national and multinational organisations.
Further information
Start Date: 02/09/2024. End Date: 30/05/2025.
The SUSI Grant Scheme is for qualifying Further Education students and operates through The Department of Education and Skills. www.susi.ie
Pre-University law enables students to study Business and Criminal Law which cover some of the fundamental legal concepts in the core modules of all undergraduate law degrees. Students are provided with the skills and knowledge to advance to higher education to study for an undergraduate degree in Law, Business and Law, Commerce or Law and Criminology. Students of the Pre-University Law course also gain an understanding of civil and criminal procedure. Here is a testimonial from one of our graduates who progressed to Law in Trinity College
Course Modules:
Business Law
Legal Practice and Procedures
Criminal Law
Applied Economics
Business Administration Skills
Word Processing
Communications
Work Experience / Personal and Professional Development
Maths (Optional)
European Language (Optional)
Work Experience
Students are encouraged to find work placements in a law firm. Their performance in real life legal practice will be monitored and assessed for 2 weeks.
5M3789 - Legal Studies
AWARD
QQI Level 5 Legal Studies 5M3789
Rathmines College,
Town Hall, 200 Rathmines Rd Lower,
Rathmines,
Dublin, D06 A215
Ireland.
Tel: 01 497 5334
Email: info@rc.cdetb.ie