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Law (BCL) and Human Rights

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University of Galway | Galway
Galway City, West Region
Duration
4 years
Fee / year
EUR $18,640
A-Level Requirement
AA*A*
Intake
September

About the Course

Field of Study (2)

Major / Specialisation

  • Law
Law and Legal Studies
QS#151 - #200IRL#4

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Studying in Galway City, West Region

Galway City, West Region (City)
University of Galway
QS#284IRL#4
  • Location : Galway, Ireland
  • Nearby : 13–16 minutes to walk to Galway city centre
  • Getting here : Public transport via train (Eyre Square)
  • Faculties : The University of Galway comprises four main faculties: the College of Arts, Social Sciences & Celtic Studies; the College of Business, Public Policy & Law; the College of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences; and the College of Science & Engineering.
  • The University of Galway was established in 1845 as Queen’s College Galway and officially opened in 1849 with 68 students. It originally comprised faculties of Arts, Medicine, and Law, along with schools of Agriculture and Engineering.

Entry Requirement

Requirements & Prerequisites

Minimum Requirements

A Level
AA*A*
Indicative only, lower grades may be eligible.
Guide only, subject to change

Entry Requirements Details

CAO 533 points

English Language Requirement

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IELTS
6.5 (6.0)
Pearson (PTE)
61 (48)
*W = Writing, L = Listening, S = Speaking, R = Reading

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Study Cost & Duration

Tuition Fee

Fee / year
EUR $18,640*
*Fees are reviewed annually and subject to change for the upcoming year.
Intake
September
Duration
4 years
Optional Course Extensions
  • Year Abroad : Thematic legal stream; same Year 3 placement structure as BCL (Law & Human Rights) stream

Living Cost in Galway City, West Region

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Living costs with rent

EUR $1,500 - $1,800 / month
Rent / month
EUR €500 - €1200
Private room within 1.5 km from campus
Meals & Groceries
Eat out 2 meals / day + EUR $100
Transportation
Public transport pass
Mobile Plan
Monthly data plan
Entertainment
Movie per adult (x 1 ticket)

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University Intakes

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September 2026 Intake
1 February
September 2026 Intake
1 May
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