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MSc International Law & Business
Master’s · Full Time · On Campus · 1 year · Intake: September
Updated 13 August 2026
Tuition Fee: €22,600Deadline: ASAPIELTS: 6.5Location: Dublin, Ireland
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Tuition Fee
€22,600
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Location
Dublin, Ireland
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Basic Information
Course NameMSc International Law & Business
LevelMaster's
Course TypeFull Time
Campus ModeOn Campus
Duration1 year (90 credits)
IntakesSeptember
DisciplineLaw & Business
Eligibility
Academic Requirements
Bachelor’s Requirement (Main)
- An excellent undergraduate degree, normally at least upper second class honours (2:1) or international equivalent, in Law, Business, Economics or Finance (minimum 65%)
- Applicants should ideally show some prior study across both fields, such as law modules in a business-related degree or business or economics modules in a law degree
Note
Applicants using an alternative pathway should explain clearly why their qualifications and experience support admission to this interdisciplinary programme.
Tests
Standardized Test Requirement
No GMAT, GRE or other additional standardized admission test is required for this programme.
Language
English Proficiency Requirements
| Test | Overall Score | Minimum per Band |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | Reading 6.5; Writing 6.5; no band below 6.0 |
| TOEFL iBT | 90 | Reading 22; Writing 24; no section below 20 |
| PTE Academic | 63 | 59 in each communicative skill |
| Duolingo English Test | 120 | 110 in each subscore |
Notes
- PTE and Duolingo scores shown are UCD’s general graduate minimums. This programme publishes higher Reading and Writing thresholds for IELTS and TOEFL, so applicants using PTE or Duolingo should confirm the programme-specific equivalent with UCD.
- TOEFL note: UCD introduced a revised 1–6 scoring scale for tests taken from January 2026. Applicants presenting a result on the new scale should confirm the programme-specific equivalent with UCD.
Waiver: Not available
Funding
Scholarships
Eligible non-EU offer-holders may apply for UCD Global Excellence Scholarships and may be considered for the International Student Scholarship and relevant School of Law funding, subject to programme eligibility, deadlines and availability.
Good to know
Remarks & Additional Information
- Graduate taught applications are normally reviewed on a rolling basis and the programme may close once available places are filled; early application is recommended.
- Applicants should provide official transcripts, a focused personal statement and two referees; where an applicant has been employed for more than two years, one referee should normally be the employer.
- The programme combines advanced law study with two selected modules at UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School; business options may change and places are limited.
- After an offer, applicants must complete acceptance and any required deposit by the deadline stated by UCD. Non-EU students should also allow sufficient time for financial preparation and the Irish study visa process; final decisions remain with the relevant authorities.
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