University College Dublin (UCD)
University College Dublin (UCD)

University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin, County of Dublin, Ireland

Master of Science - Criminology & Criminal Justice (B220)

Master's Degree

Program Summary

A unique program, 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.

This program provides opportunities for those who wish to work or are already working in relevant areas, such as policing, youth justice, prisons, probation and voluntary organizations 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.

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Minimum GPA

77%

Minimum Language Test Scores

Reading

6.5

Writing

6.5

Listening

6

Speaking

6

Reading

59

Writing

59

Listening

59

Speaking

59

Literacy

110

Conversation

110

Comprehension

110

Production

110

Program Intakes

Cost and Duration

Master's Degree

Program Level

1 year master's degree

Program Length

€10000 EUR

Cost of Living

€0 EUR

Application fee

€22600 EUR / First Year

Gross Tuition