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Accessibility & LanguageAnimal Law
Duration
12 weeks
Next start date
September 2026
NFQ
Level 8
ECTS
5 Credits
Mode of Study
Online
Apply By
Aug 28, 2026, 5PM
Fee
€550
Overview
This is Ireland's first module on Animal Law from Ireland's pioneering expert in animal ethics and animal law. It will cover our law, Brehon law, animals in Irish mythology, some British and European law, international cases, theories of personhood, whether animals should be classified as property, clashes between environmental law and protection of animals, vivisection and vegan and vegetarian diets, lifestyle and law.
Entry Requirements
Applicants must be over 21 years of age.
What you will Learn
You will be able to evaluate, assess and judge animals' current legal status and you will have had the opportunity to appraise suitable policies and judicial decisions.
Contact
If you have any questions about this course, please contact:
MicroCreds
Email: MicroCreds
How to Apply
From the 4th May 2026, you can apply for this micro-credential through our Online Application Portal.
Learn more about our application process.
Apply here: Online Application Portal
