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Course Code
MH66J MH67J
Zone
Attendence
Full time

Course Summary

Criminology can be described as the study of crime, criminals and the criminal justice system. The MA in Comparative Criminology and Criminal Justice gives students the opportunity to develop a specialist knowledge of debates around crime causation and control, within a comparative and international context.

College Link

Maynooth University
College Link > MH66J MH67J - Law - Comparative Criminology & Criminal Justice

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Career Sectors

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Entry Requirements

The minimum entry requirement for this programme is a 2:2 overall classification in a Level 8 undergraduate degree. This degree must be in law or a cognate discipline in the humanities, or social/political sciences (including but not limited to criminology business, finance, economics, international relations, sociology, etc).

Applicants from certain non-EU countries are required to meet different minimum entrance criteria, which can be found here.

The international office will be able to advise international applications on the compatibility of their degree with these criteria – [email protected].

Applicants who are required to demonstrate English language proficiency can find the minimum required scores in a variety of accepted tests here.

Meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee an offer of entry onto this programme. Decisions on admission to the programme are at the discretion of the Admission Committee.

Applications by applicants with other types of diplomas or who do not reach this minimum level of qualifications will be determined by the Admissions Committee in line with the University’s policy on recognition of prior experiential learning, which can be accessed here.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Application Details

Closing Date : 30 June 2024

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Fees

Closing Date : 30 June 2023

The Student

Career Interests

This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.

Investigative

The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.

Career Progression

Students who undertake the MA Comparative Criminology and Criminal Justice will have valuable critical analytical and research skills, as well as a deeper perspective of current criminological issues, that will be beneficial to a wide range of related careers. The programme allows students to build upon their existing qualifications with a view to accessing positions within the justice and security field. Students who undertook this programme have gone on to work for organisations including An Garda Síochána, the Department of Justice, IASIO, Peter McVerry Trust, Restorative Justice Services and Foróige. The MA Comparative Criminology and Criminal Justice is also excellent preparation for undertaking doctoral studies. The School has strong links with several public and community sector criminal justice organisations, and through these relationships we offer students valuable opportunities for professional development and networking, both as part of the degree and outside of it.

Duration

1 year full-time, 2 years part-time

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