Module Code - Title:
LA4901
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PRINCIPLES OF LAW
Year Last Offered:
2026/7
Hours Per Week:
Grading Type:
N
Prerequisite Modules:
Rationale and Purpose of the Module:
Principles of Law is an introduction to law for non-law students
Syllabus:
The module provides the student with a basic knowledge of the Irish legal system, the Irish Constitution, the legal profession in Ireland, sources of Irish law, European Union law, Criminal law and Tort law.
Learning Outcomes:
Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)
On successful completion of this module, a student will be able to:
Recount fundamental concepts of the Irish legal system;
Explain the Irish Court structure, and the personnel involved;
Differentiate between the sources of law which operate within a common law jurisdiction and summarise the methods of interpretation;
Outline core principles relating to four primary areas of Irish law, namely constitutional, criminal, tort and European Law;
Locate and interpret the relevant case law in the area;
Evaluate the accessibility of the Irish legal system.
Affective (Attitudes and Values)
N/A
Psychomotor (Physical Skills)
N/A
How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:
Prime Texts:
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Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN APPLIED LANGUAGES
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN EUROPEAN STUDIES
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN HISTORY, POLITICS, SOCIOLOGY AND SOCIAL STUDIES
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN INTERNATIONAL INSURANCE AND EUROPEAN STUDIES
Semester(s) Module is Offered:
Module Leader:
Laura.Donnellan@ul.ie