Study MSc in Criminology and Criminal Justice (B732) at University College Dublin in Ireland, UCD College of Social Sciences and Law

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

A unique programme, based in Irelands only Institute of Criminology and Criminal Justice, for non- lawyers who wish to work in the field of criminology and criminal justice.To understand and think critically about the intersections between law, politics and social policy that come to the fore in the study of Criminology and Criminal JusticeTo apply knowledge and understanding of Criminology and Criminal Justice to real and hypothetical factual situationsTo conduct independent research and write coherent, well-structured papers.Careers EmployabilityThis programme provides opportunities for those who wish to work or are already working in relevant areas, such as policing, youth justice, prisons, probation and voluntary organisations to enhance their knowledge of the field. It also provides a good platform for doctoral studies and a possible academic career in what has become an area of substantial growth in universities around the world.DURATION:1 Years

Which department am I in?

UCD College of Social Sciences and Law

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

€22,600.00 (US$ 24,220) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Belfield Campus

Belfield, Dublin 4,

Belfield,

Dublin,

D04 V1W8, Leinster, Republic of Ireland

Entry requirements

For international students

Applications are invited from non-law graduates holding an excellent degree (at least 2.1) in a relevant subject area such as Sociology, Politics, Philosophy, History, Psychology or English (if you are unsure whether your area of study qualifies as relevant please contact us). In exceptional circumstances, substantial professional experience within the field of criminal justice may be regarded by the selection panel as compensating for a lack of an upper second class honours level 8 qualification. Such applicants should state clearly in their application why they feel their other qualificationsexperience are appropriate for admission onto the programme.Applicants whose first language is not English must submit satisfactory evidence of competence in written and spoken English, i.e. overall

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.