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.

Course Outcomes
On successful completion of this micro-credential, you will receive credits as per the European Credit and Transfer System. These credits are recognised by the awarding institution as credits aligned to learning completed at undergraduate level 8.

Contact

If you have any questions about this course, please contact:

MicroCreds

Email: MicroCreds

How to Apply

From Thursday 7th 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

When completing your application please make sure to select the following categories:

College/Interest Type: Business, Management & Law

Academic Programme: Select your micro-credential from the drop-down list

Academic Term: Select the academic term Autumn 2026 (Semester 1) or Spring 2027 (Semester2)