Postgraduate courses in Law in Glasnevin

Introduction The LLM (Master of Laws) is a one year full-time and two year part-time programme offered by DCU’s School of Law and Government. We welcome applicants from Ireland, the EU and the wider world who are interested in deepening their understanding of law in broader social, political and global contexts. The programme is designed to prepare…

Introduction The growth of the digital economy has resulted in personal data processing becoming a global industry of enormous value. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which came into effect in May 2018, aims to protect EU privacy rights and harmonise data protection law across the EU. The GDPR changes the way in which personal…

Introduction To find out more about this MA in Data Protection and Privacy Law course join our webinar on Wednesday, 12th May 2021 at 2pm (GMT + 1). Register here: https://data-protection-and-privacy-law.eventbrite.ie The growth of the digital economy has resulted in personal data processing becoming a global industry of enormous value. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR),…

Introduction The EU is an increasingly important policy and legal actor. EU action cuts across virtually every policy field including security, economic policy, migration, human rights and the environment. In response, DCU has established the Masters in European Law and Policy, an innovative programme which will equip graduates with the knowledge and skills to navigate…

Introduction The pace of change in our world continues to grow. Countries and peoples are connected in increasingly complex ways. The list of challenges – and opportunities – is long, including populism, inequality, climate change, conflict, and governance. A better understanding of the world and the processes at work are essential. This MA programme aims…

Introduction Conflict takes many forms – not just direct violence – and we are all affected by it. Understanding the processes and driving forces at work is essential in our ever-changing world. The MA in International Security and Conflict aims to provide you with the tools to make your own analysis in our increasingly interconnected…

Introduction The challenges posed by climate change are hugely complex and require a broad range of responses from many sectors of society. We currently lack many of the appropriate policies, institutions, and societal responses. DCU’s MSc in Climate Change: Policy, Media and Society interrogates how societies are responding to climate change, and how that response…

Introduction Recent crises have exposed flaws in the policymaking systems of many countries around the world, and very markedly in Ireland. In part, these flaws reflect the technical capacity of policymakers to effectively formulate and implement public policies and analyse potential consequences in complex and evolving circumstances. This relationship is recognised by the Irish state,…