Course Summary
The Master of Arts in Law (Professional) is a comprehensive, yet flexible, post-graduate law degree designed to fast-track graduates to a successful career in the legal professions and other careers requiring comprehensive legal knowledge and analytic skills.
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Entry Requirements
Minimum Entry Requirements?
Admission to the Master of Arts in Law (Professional) requires at least a second class honours level 8 primary degree (2.2 or higher).
If English is not your first language you will need to provide evidence of your English language proficiency as detailed on our website. Applicants for this course should have a minimum IELTS (Academic Version) English Proficiency of 7.5 overall (or equivalent) with nothing less than 7.5 in each component.
Due to competition for places, satisfying the minimum entry requirements is not a guarantee of a place.
Students who obtained the DIT Post-Graduate Diploma in Law in 2014 or later may apply for entry into year two of the course. However, these students should note that the Master of Arts in Law (Professional) is accredited by King's Inns only for those who commence year one in 2017/8 or later.
Application Details
Applications for courses commencing in September 2026 will open in November 2024.
What happens if I apply late?
Late applications will be considered if space remains after all timely applications have been dealt with.
Commencement Date: September 2026
Fees
Full-time
€5,600 Per Year
Fees (Non-EU) €27,000
Part-time
Fees €1,935 per year
The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Investigative
The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.
Career Progression
Graduates of the Master of Arts in Law (Professional) are highly sought after by the “Big Six” law firms as well as other law firms throughout Ireland. Graduates have also gone on to pursue successful careers at the Bar, the Courts Service and other justice agencies.
The programme also has a consistent track record of producing graduates who are well-placed to succeed in competitions for public service employment and to obtain positions in highly regulated industries such as pharmaceuticals, Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Insurance and Energy. It is also suitable for professionals looking to upskill in law.
Duration
Mode of Study: Full Time
Method of Delivery: On-Campus
Schedule
Instruction is provided through a combination of lectures and coursework. Students are expected to complement timetabled hours with private study and self-learning. There are approximately 13 timetabled hours per week, depending on the modules selected by the student. A commitment of approximately 40 hours per week is normally required of students on the course.
Classes run between 9am and 6pm Monday to Friday and 6-9pm Monday to Thursday where evening options are selected.
4 years
Mode of Study Part Time
Method of Delivery On-Campus
Schedule
When taken part-time, students will have class contact time of approximately 6.5 hours per week with a total time commitment of 20 hours per week. Whilst some modules are offered in the evening, part-time student’s take the bulk of their classes with full-time students. Therefore although a part-time option is available, this is not an evening course and attendance during the day should be expected. A sample timetable is available from the law office: [email protected].