Master of Law LLM (Business Law) at University College Cork

University College Cork

Ireland, Cork

University Rank:#246

The Law LLM (Business Law) at University College Cork is a Master program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the university's main campus in Cork, Ireland, the program is taught in English and takes 1 year to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. Tuition fees are USD 12,464 / year(s), with the next intake on September 8, 2026.

About Master of Law LLM (Business Law)

The perfect specialist qualification for those seeking to establish a career in all aspects of business law including regulation and compliance.

An opportunity for professionals who want to enhance their knowledge and skills.

Includes a core Business Law in Practice module, where students will be equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to engage the practicalities of business.

Students will also benefit from guest seminars with experts from legal and business practice, relevant Government departments, regulatory bodies and legal practitioners, and international experts in this field.

Opportunity to expand your knowledge by taking business courses in Economics, Food Business, Management and Marketing.

Allows you to develop specialised skills in writing, researching and presenting on all aspects of business law.

The teaching approach is informed by practical experience and academic commitment of teaching School.

Top 100 Ranking

UCC School of Law has been ranked among the world’s best Law Schools in the latest QS World University Rankings by subject, placed 59th in the World and 1st in Ireland.

Disciplines

Business and Law

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Law LLM (Business Law) at University College Cork

Entry Requirements

For full details of the non-EU application procedure visit our how to apply pages for international students.

In UCC, we use the term programme and course interchangeably to describe what a person has registered to study in UCC and its constituent colleges, schools, and departments.
Note that not all courses are open to international/non-EU applicants, please check the fact file above. For more information contact the International Office.

English Language Requirements

Applicants who are non-native speakers of the English language must meet the university-approved English language requirements. Visit our PG English Language Requirements page for more information.

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 90

English Program Requirements

English Language Requirements (for Non-Irish EU applicants)

Teaching in Irish Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) is normally through the medium of English; therefore all applicants are required to demonstrate a high level of competence in the English Language.

Applicants whose first language is not English must provide evidence of equivalent competence in English Language through their school leaving examination or matriculation examination or by achieving the minimum standard (there may be higher levels for matriculation and/or particular programmes in individual institutions) in a recognised English language test, as specified below (note applicants are assessed on the results of a single sitting only):

UCC Language Centre Pre-sessional Programmes

These programmes are available to assist students who:

Have not achieved their required level of English for acceptance onto their undergraduate or postgraduate programme
Feel they do not have the academic or general English language skills necessary to succeed at the University

Find out more about the Language Centre's Pre-Sessional Programmes.

Career Opportunities after Completing Master of Law LLM (Business Law)

Graduates of this degree will be well placed to seek employment in any area of business law, within Ireland, Europe or internationally. Employment opportunities include specialist legal practice in the commercial and corporate fields as well as general legal practice, regulatory bodies, business regulation and compliance, the financial services sector, the insolvency sector, law reform and research. Because of the transferrable knowledge and skills which this programme develops, graduates may also avail of crossover opportunities using their LLM to pursue careers in the business world.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

12,464 / year(s)

Master of Law LLM (Business Law) at University College Cork

University College Cork

Ireland, Cork