Code
SE422
Location
Waterford
Campus
College Street
- Level Level 6
- Duration 2 years
- CAO Points 212
- Credits 120
Why Study Law?
The study of law provides students with an education that is relevant to a wide range of employment opportunities because law regulates all aspects of life. Legal studies are not just for students who want to become solicitors or barristers.
Why the Higher Certificate in Arts in Legal Studies course may suit your needs?
This is a two year course that provides students with a foundational knowledge of a broad range of legal subjects and various legal and business related skills that can be utilised in a wide range of employment settings. The course may also suit students who do not have a specific career in mind because whatever career or educational path a student may ultimately pursue, law is relevant to all careers and industries.
Year 1
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Information Skills | Introduction to Labour Law |
| Information Technology & Applications | Introduction to Land Law |
| Introduction to the Irish Legal System 1 | Introduction to Torts |
| Introduction to Commercial Law | Introduction to the Irish Legal System 2 |
| Introduction to Contract Law | Legal Literacy and Research |
| Introduction to Crime | Legal Writing Skills |
Year 2
| Semester 3 | Semester 4 |
|---|---|
| Argument and Presentation | Aspects of Taxation |
| Introduction to Company Law | Children, Law and Society |
| Introduction to Conveyancing | Client & Customer Care |
| Introduction to Family Relationships and the Law | Conveyancing and Planning |
| Introduction to Litigation | Introduction to Evidence |
| Legal Accounts | Introduction to Equity |
Leaving Cert: Minimum entry requirements for the Higher Certificate in Arts and Legal Studies
5 subjects: O6/H7
English or Irish: O6/H7
Mathematics: O6/H7
Advanced and Equivalent Entry for the Higher Certificate in Arts and Legal Studies:
Students who complete this level 6 Higher Certificate programme can choose either to graduate after two years or progress on to related level 7 and level 8 degree courses.
Information on how to progress is on our advanced entry page.
Higher Certificate in Arts Legal Studies Career Opportunities
Solicitors’ Offices
An Garda Síochána
Civil Service
Banks & Building Societies
Insurance Companies and other regulated industries
Follow on Study
SE426 - BA in Legal Studies
SE425 - BA in Legal Studies with Business
Higher Certificate in Arts Legal Studies Career Opportunities
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Solicitors’ Offices
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An Garda Síochána
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Civil Service
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Banks & Building Societies
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Insurance Companies and other regulated industries
Completion of a level 8 programme will also enable students to undertake taught Masters programmes or Masters degrees by research at SETU Waterford or other third-level colleges
