PhD in Law

For PhD in Law, tuition fees are 13,730 USD per year.

The Master in Law at University College Dublin is a 1-year program for students who want to deepen their understanding of law. This Master's degree helps students think critically about law and apply their knowledge to real situations.

The curriculum includes a dissertation and various modules, such as cross-border divorce law and the regulation of charities in Ireland. Students develop skills in independent research, writing, and critical thinking.

Graduates of this program can pursue careers as lawyers, legal advisors, or policy analysts, and have been employed by companies like Mason Hays & Curran, Eversheds LLP, and Maples & Calder.

University College Dublin (UCD) is Ireland’s largest and most globally engaged university, founded in 1854 and situated on a spacious campus south of Dublin. Renowned for its research-intensive culture, UCD hosts more than 35,000 students from over 150 countries and offers a broad spectrum of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across arts, sciences, business, engineering, medicine and more. Its scale and international outlook make it an appealing destination for students seeking a research-led education in an energetic European capital region.

UCD’s academic strengths span traditional disciplines and cutting-edge fields, with robust research funding and industry partnerships that support innovation and practical learning. Students benefit from state-of-the-art laboratories, comprehensive libraries, student support services and a wide network of international exchanges. The university also emphasizes employability through career services, internships and active alumni engagement that help graduates transition into global careers.

Campus life at UCD balances academic intensity with extracurricular engagement, including sports, cultural societies and community involvement. Accommodation, transport and welfare services are geared to support international students arriving to Dublin. Prospective applicants should review program-specific entry requirements and available scholarships, consider English language criteria, and use the university’s international office resources to plan applications and arrival logistics.