都柏林大学 · 犯罪学与刑事司法理学硕士 硕士

Entry Requirements

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 qualificati

These are the minimum entry requirements – additional criteria may be requested for some programmes

What is the Application Procedure?

Applicants should take careful note of the following:

The School encourages all applicants whose first language is not English to attend the pre-sessional English programme offered by the UCD Applied Language Centre, details of which are available at

www.ucd.ie/apply

to make an application. Remember to keep a note of your login and password as you will need to return to the application.

Official transcripts must be submitted as proof of examination results by all applicants except graduates of UCD

We strive for a learning environment that encourages students to work individually or as part of a team, so they can develop their own and others' leadership, teamwork and communication skills, as well as skills of quantitative and qualitative analysis of the social phenomena associated with crime. This Masters will equip you with a number of key skills, including how to: Appreciate the strengths and limitations of key research methodologies. Demonstrate a detailed awareness of current controversies in criminology and criminal justice and knowledge of areas where the discipline is currently enjoying theoretical elaboration. Have the intellectual toolkit required to research and write a major dissertation. Integrate source material from a variety of disciplinary areas to reach reasoned decisions about the relative status of competing claims to knowledge. Unpack complex theoretical arguments and to render intelligible to a non-specialist audience, key disciplinary insights. Use knowledge of debates within the discipline and different methodological approaches to interpret empirical research findings and to critique research designs. The MSc Criminology and Criminal Justice provides enhanced knowledge and career opportunities for non-lawyers who wish to start or progress a career within the fields of policing, youth justice, prisons, probation and voluntary organisations. This Masters degree can also provide a good platform for doctoral studies with the possibility of leading to an academic career in what has become an area of substantial growth in universities around the world. Masters students in UCD Sutherland School of Law can benefit from engaging both with the UCD Careers Network and the Head of Career Development in the School. There are careers events hosted through the academic year and a specific Law Fair every October where Domestic and International Employers come on campus to meet with students. Below is a list of all modules offered for this degree in the current academic year. Click on the module to discover what you will learn in the module, how you will learn and assessment feedback profile amongst other information. Incoming Stage 1 undergraduates can usually select an Elective in the Spring Trimester. Most continuing undergraduate students can select up to two Elective modules (10 Credits) per stage. There is also the possibility to take up to 10 extra Elective credits.