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  LLM Criminology & Criminal Justice


University College Dublin    UCD Sutherland School of Law

Full time & Part time September LLM Full-time: 1 year; Part-time: 2 years
Law (22) Sociology (33)

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The LLM Criminology & Criminal Justice programme at UCD offers a comprehensive and rigorous examination of crime and punishment, addressing key issues in society. This programme, offered by Ireland's only Institute of Criminology, brings together researchers from across UCD and has been at the forefront of legislative and policy initiatives. With a focus on the intersections between law, politics, and social policy, students gain a deep understanding of the field and develop critical thinking skills. Entry requirements include a Law degree or a relevant interdisciplinary degree with a strong academic performance. This programme opens doors to various career opportunities and provides a solid foundation for further academic pursuits.

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Graduate Taught (level 9 nfq, credits 90)

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. The work of Ireland’s only Institute of Criminology, which brings together researchers from across UCD, has been the focus of debates in parliament, legislative and policy initiatives and numerous reports in the media. Members of the Institute have engaged in major research in this area spanning the full range of criminology and criminal justice from work on coercive confinement, prison violence to the dynamics of desistance.

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Entry Requirements

Applicants must hold a Law degree, or an inter-disciplinary degree in which law was a major component. Applicants must have achieved at least an upper second class honours or equivalent.

Applicants holding a Graduate Diploma in Law (60 ECTS Credits) may be considered but will normally be admitted only where they can show an exceptionally strong performance in both their undergraduate degree and diploma.

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Louise Tak Nem Leung

I’ve always been interested in both disciplines of law and psychology, so for me the LLM in Criminology and Criminal Justice suited my interests perfectly. My year in UCD has greatly broadened my perspectives and horizons for my future, as the specialisation of this masters in criminology and criminal justice has provided a good platform for future career development opportunities or doctoral studies. UCD has a veryenergetic and student friendly atmosphere and lecturers are extremely supportive and encouraging. I found it really easy to settle in during my studies for this year and I’m currently pursuing a career within the area of restorative justice and the probation services and aiming towards completing a PhD in Law.

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