Courses
Corporate Law
Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
Course Details
CAO Code | AU311 |
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Level | 8 |
Duration | 3 Years |
CAO Points | 319 (2024) |
Method of Delivery | On-campus |
Campus Locations | Donegal – Letterkenny |
Mode of Delivery | Full Time |
Work placement | Yes |
Course Overview
This new law degree provides an excellent opportunity to gain a law degree together with specialist knowledge in corporate law. The emphasis on corporate law will cater for learners who are interested in law in the particular context of the corporate world providing preparation for a range of careers in finance, insurance and trade in addition to professional legal practice. Successful graduates will have the choice to pursue careers in the legal profession or the ever-expanding range of employment opportunities in the financial services sector with a particular focus on regulation and compliance. These opportunities will arise in large law firms, public and private in-house legal teams and private practice. This accredited degree covers all of the essential core law modules together with specialist corporate law modules such as business ethics and social responsibility, privacy and data protection law, banking, insurance and financial services law and other contemporary issues in commercial law. Graduates with expertise in these corporate law areas are in demand as individuals, businesses and companies are under pressure to ensure compliance with demanding and changing regulations.
Progression
Follow up programmes elsewhere include:
Master in Arts in Governance & IT in Financial Services (ATU Donegal) And Master’s degrees in institutes and universities at home and abroad.
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Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate Entry Requirement | 6 subjects at O6/H7 |
QQI/FET Major Award Required | Any |
Additional QQI/FET/ Requirements | 3 Distinctions |
Advanced Entry
Applications are welcome for entry to stage 2 of a programme at ATU, following completion of a cognate QQI FET Level 6 Major award.
Transfers into years two, three or four are also welcome from those who have completed learning in a cognate area in another Higher-Level Institute (HEI).
Fees
Total Fees EU: €3000
This annual student contribution charge is subject to change by Government. Additional tuition fees may apply. Click on the link below for more information on fees, grants and scholarships.
Total Fees Non-EU: €12000
Fees shown are per annum.
Further information on feesProfessional Accreditation
This degree is a qualifying law degree which is: an accredited law degree by the King’s inns an accredited law degree by the Institute of Professional Legal Studies (Northern Ireland) Approved law degree to sit the final examination of the Law Society – first part FE1


Careers
Career Pathways
The main employers are:
FinTech Industry
Law Enforcement
Legal Profession
Public & private in-house legal counsel
Public/Civil Service
Graduate Careers
Graduate careers typically include:
Banking & Finance Solicitor
Civil Service Regulatory Bodies
Company Secretary/Compliance Manager
Journalist
Legal Advisor
Legal Executive
Researcher
Solicitor or barrister
Further Information
Contact Information
Department of Law, Public Service and Education
Bronagh Heverin
Head of Department
T: +353(0)74 918204
E: bronagh.heverin@atu.ie
Law, Public Service & Education