Postgraduate Diploma In Comparative Criminology And Criminal Justice in National University of Ireland, Maynooth

  • Duration : 1 Year
  • Intake : September
  • Level : Postgraduate Diploma
  • Tuition & fees : € 15,000 Per Year
  • IELTS : 6.5
  • TOEFL : 95
  • PTE : 62


About Postgraduate Diploma In Comparative Criminology And Criminal Justice in National University of Ireland, Maynooth

Description

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. Students undertake a wide variety of modules which aim to combine theoretical concepts with real-world problems such as terrorism and organised crime.

As a student in Maynooth you will be part of our vibrant community of students and scholars working in the fields of criminology and criminal justice. Our expert academic team, drawing on their extensive research and professional experience, deliver an interdisciplinary programme with a strong emphasis on enhanced research skills. These skills are highly sought-after by employers in the area. There is a strong focus on employability throughout the programme, including opportunities for student placements with criminal justice organisations and civil society.

Course Structure

Students must complete 60 credits in total. Full-time students complete 30 taught credits in each semester. Outside of a small number of compulsory modules, students may choose any combination of modules they wish.

Course Duration: 1 year Full-time

Career Options

The programme will allow students to build upon their existing qualifications with a view to accessing positions within the justice and security field, with the additional advantage that students will be provided with a genuinely international and comparative outlook. Graduates may go on to work in careers within An Gardaí Síochána, the security industry, data analytics, probation, the prison service, the civil service, research institutes, academia, the NGO sector, etc.

Academic qualification equivalents

  • A baccalaureate degree from a recognized degree granting institution

English language requirements (one of the below):

  • IELTS   :    6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in each skill
  • TOEFL :    95 overall with a minimum of 23 in writing and 20 in each of the other skills
  • PTE      :    62 overall with a minimum of 59 in each communicative skill

National University of Ireland, Maynooth Highlights

University Type Public University
Campus Setting Urban
Establishment Year 1997
No. of Campuses 2
No. of Residence Complexes 3
Total Number of Students 13,700
Total Number of International Students 2,297
Research Funding 1.4 million EUR
Cost of Attendance About 17,038 EUR
Applications Accepted Online/Offline
Work-Study Available
Intake Type Semester wise
Mode of Program Full time and online

National University of Ireland, Maynooth Cost of Living

Expenses Annual Cost (EUR)
Rent 3,600-5,400
Food 1080-1620
Books and materials 350
Travel 250-450
Miscellaneous 750-900
Fees components - (1st year Fees and expense)

Tuition & fees :

€ 15,000

Total

€ 15,000