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NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 60
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description

To allow a BCL student to spend his/her third year in a host University as part of the ERASMUS/SOCRATES exchange programme:- Faculty of Law, University of Valencia(Spain),Faculty of Law, University of Warsaw(Poliand)and Faculty of Law, University of Stirling (Scotland). This year abroad provides students with the opportunity to obtain additional critical perspectives on law. Students undertake 60 credits during the year abroad. The cumulative result of these 60 credits is recorded as either a Pass or Fail under module code LG366. Module LG366 is a code used for Administrative convenience to capture this Pass or Fail result. Modules are drawn from the wide range of law modules offered by partner universities and are selected within certain established criteria. Module choices and the student’s overall number of hours/ credits are approved by the Year Abroad Coordinator and recorded in a Learning Agreement.

Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate an increased understanding of law and the role of law in society
2. Study law and a legal system of another State
3. Understand the guiding principles and processes of another legal system
4. Enhance their legal reasoning and research skills
5. Be able to compare and contrast different legal systems and their approaches to similar societal issues and problems



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Total Workload: 0

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

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Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment% Examination Weight%
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TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
1 = A resit is available for all components of the module
2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module
3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
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