Postgraduate Diploma (Commercial Regulation and Compliance)
Postgraduate Certificate (Commercial Regulation and Compliance)

College of Business, Public Policy, & Law

Course overview

The Postgraduate Diploma/Certificate in Commercial Regulation and Compliance offers students an opportunity to explore in depth substantive social issues and questions of law and governance as these mechanisms evolve to deal with ever-changing technology and rapid scientific advances. It gives students the benefit of the expertise of members of the Law School, with a national, European and international perspective. In addition, academics from other institutions and key figures in public service, private practice and national and international organisations regularly contribute to the programme and enrich the overall learning experience.


These are unique and pioneering programmes with a focus on the interconnection between law, technology, science, and innovation.  They offer students an opportunity to explore in-depth substantive social issues and questions of law and governance as these mechanisms evolve to deal with ever-changing technology and rapid scientific advances.


For more information about the programme, please visit the Law School website at www.nuigalway.ie/law.

Key facts

Entry requirements

Applicants must hold a Second Class Honours Grade 1 degree in law. In exceptional circumstances, applicants holding a degree in another discipline or a degree of less than a Second Class Honours Grade 1 standard may be considered where they have professional experience in law.

Duration: 1 year, full-time (PDip)
1 year, part-time (PgCert)

Next start date: September 2013

ECTS weighting: 60 (PDip)/30 (PgCert)

Average intake: 25

Closing date: See the offer round dates

Mode of study: Taught

Course outline

The Law School offers an active and dynamic learning environment with significant interaction between students and staff. Its objective is to produce highly-skilled and competent graduates with a significant expertise in their chosen subjects.


Fundamental to the programmes is a core module designed to equip students with critical legal research, writing and presentation skills. Optional modules probe current controversies and legal debates caused by advances in science, technology and globalisation.  


Postgraduate Diploma

Students must take the modules Advanced Legal Research and Methods and Law, Regulation and Policy, plus optional modules to a total of 40 ECTS. There are no written examinations: all modules are examinable by coursework. 

Mandatory Modules

  • Advanced Legal Research and Methods (10 ECTS)
  • Law, Regulation and Policy (10 ECTS)
     

Optional Modules (40 ECTS required; modules available may vary)

  • Communications Law: Law, Technology and Change (10 ECTS)
  • Comparative Corporate Governance (10 ECTS)
  • Comparative Copyright Law and Policy (5 ECTS)
  • Copyright in the Digital Era (10 ECTS)
  • Internet Regulation and Governance (10 ECTS)
  • International and Comparative Data Protection (10 ECTS) 
  • EU Competition Law and Intellectual Property (10 ECTS)
  • Internet Torts (10 ECTS)
  • The Law of Electronic Contracts (10 ECTS)
  • The Regulation of Biotechnology (5 ECTS)

Postgraduate Certificate

Students must take the mandatory module Advanced Legal Research and Methods, together with any other modules to a total of 20 ECTS. There are no written examinations: all modules are examinable by coursework.

Mandatory Module

  • Advanced Legal Research and Methods (10 ECTS)


Optional Modules (modules available may vary)

  • Communications Law: Law, Technology and Change (10 ECTS)
  • Comparative Copyright Law and Policy (5 ECTS)
  • Copyright in the Digital Era (10 ECTS)
  • Comparative Corporate Governance (10 ECTS)
  • International and Comparative Data Protection (10 ECTS)
  • Internet Regulation and Governance (10 ECTS)
  • EU Competition Law and Intellectual Property (10 ECTS)
  • Internet Torts (10 ECTS)
  • The Law of Electronic Contracts (10 ECTS)
  • The Patenting of Biotechnology (5 ECTS)
  • The Regulation of Biotechnology (5 ECTS)

Who teaches this course?

Mr. Larry Donnelly
Ms. Caterina Gardiner
Ms. Anna-Louise Hinds
Mr. Rónán Kennedy
Ms. Marie McGonagle
Dr. Laurent Pech
Mr. Paul Lambert
Ms. Ciara Staunton

Find out more

Rónán Kennedy
T+353 91 495 626
E llmltag@nuigalway.ie

 

 

PAC code

GYL14 (PDip)
GYL15 (PgCert)

Fees for this course

Diploma:  EU fee: €4,250 per annum.
Certificate:  EU fee:  €2,120 per annum.

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Postgraduate Programmes in Law, Technology and Governance

Current student

"My experience of the LL.M in Law, Governance and Technology at NUI Galway has been very positive. I opted to take the LL.M due to the wide variety of modules offered, most of which I did not have an opportunity to encounter during my LL.B studies, due to subject entry requirements for the Solicitors’ and Bar examinations. 

The learning environment provided is very productive and fosters a focus on collaborative learning and interaction. The learning process is supplemented by a myriad of guest speakers, dealing with a wide variety of legal topics.

The lecturers attached to the programme are particularly helpful, providing guidance and advice at every stage of the learning and assessment process. 

I would recommend the LL.M in Law, Governance and Technology without reservation, to any law graduate. The related areas of law, technology and governance are central to a holistic understanding of complex legal issues which is necessary for any potential legal practitioner or researcher." (Paul Murray)

Past student

I had always been interested in the interaction of science and technology with law and this programme offers an opportunity to analyse this area. I was also attracted to the programme as the modules offered examine up and coming areas of law and regulation, issues that are truly relevant to modern society. In particular I enjoyed the Law, Governance and Enterprise module of the course in which a range of guest speakers visited the class from a variety of backgrounds and areas which gave us a broader understanding of the application of law in practice. The LLM trip to the cyberspace conference in Brno, Czech Republic was also very enjoyable and gave us useful pointers when it came to organising our own LLM conference in NUIG. 

I would wholeheartedly recommend the programme to potential applicants as it is extremely interesting and worthwhile. The course offers a wide variety of modules which allow applicants to chose whether to specialise in regulatory, commercial, science and technology based or governance aspects of law to name but a few. 

Furthermore, the course is examined solely through research assignments and presentations which enables students to really develop writing and analytical skills. Lecturers provide thorough feedback to students on assignments submitted which enables you to see precisely where written skills may need improvement. Students are encouraged to publish their research and the LLM class organise a conference towards the end of the year which is an excellent experience.” (Aisling McMahon)