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MSc Criminology and Criminal Justice
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| Duration | 1 year full time or up to 2 years part time |
| Starting | September |
| Fees 2012/13 | The Fee for this programme is €8450 (EU students) and €13900 (non-EU students) Full Time and €4250 (EU Students) and €6950 (non-EU students) Part Time. Payment may be made in 2/3 installments per year. |
A programme for lawyers and non lawyers who wish to work in the criminal justice system
This is a unique programme based in the UCD Institute of Criminology, the only centre of its kind in Ireland. Crime and punishment are issues of central importance to society and by bringing academic rigour to their examination the Institute contributes to the achievement of national priorities. You can share in this by completing this programme.
As the only entity of its kind in the jurisdiction the UCD Institute of Criminology enhances the attractiveness of the School of Law as a destination for postgraduate students. The work of the Institute has been the focus of debates in parliament, legislative and policy initiatives and numerous reports in the media.
Crime and punishment are issues of central importance to Irish society and by bringing academic rigour to their examination the Institute contributes to the achievement of national priorities. In recent years it has completed major studies of prisoner recidivism, public order offending, child pornography and trends in recorded crime.
The Institute draws together a critical mass of researchers from across UCD and acts as a focal point for the graduate community. It organises an invited lecture series each semester where leading scholars present and discuss the latest research findings to students and academic staff. This contributes to a vibrant research culture within the School of Law.
