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Universities Ireland University College Dublin Courses MSc Criminology and Criminal Justice

MSc Criminology and Criminal Justice
at University College Dublin

Dublin, Ireland

Tuition Fee € 20,500
Country Rank#2
Duration12 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL: 79

Program Overview

A unique programme, based in Ireland’s 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 Justice;
To apply knowledge and understanding of Criminology and Criminal Justice to real and hypothetical factual situations;
To conduct independent research and write coherent, well-structured papers.

Course Content
Core Modules Stage 1
- Dissertation
  LAW40290
Option Modules Stage 1
- Gender, Conflict-related Harm & Transitional Justice
  GS40100
- Crime and Society
  LAW40610
- Punishment, Prisons & Public Policy
  LAW40620
- Advanced Criminological Theory
  LAW40640
- Desistance, Rehabilitation and Reintegration
  LAW40970
- Victims
  LAW40980
- Coercive Confinement
  LAW41050
- White Collar Crime
  LAW41500
- Law of Armed Conflict
  LAW42020
- Gender, Peace, and Security
  POL41720
- Policing & Social Conflict
  SOC40080
- Organised Violence and Society
  SOC40720
Entry Requirement
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 qualifications/experience are appropriate for admission onto the programme.

English Language Requirements:

IELTS
- An average score of 6.5 over all components and a minimum of 6.0 in each band on the Academic Version.
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language
- A minimum score of 90 is required in the Internet based TOEFL (iBT) with no less than 21 in writing and at least 19 in every other section.
These are the minimum entry requirements – additional criteria may be requested for some programmes
Fees & Scholarships
Non-EU fees for academic year 2022/23 are:
- € 20500
Career Prospect
This programme provides opportunities for those who wish to work or are already working in relevant areas, such as
- policing
- youth justice
- prisons
- probation
- voluntary organisations

Cost Of Studying At University College Dublin

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

Loans Sanctioned

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MSc Criminology and Criminal Justice at University College Dublin