Serious Crime Investigation - Graduate Certificate Programme content
Explore how to apply theory to real-world investigations, develop your critical thinking, and gain an integrated understanding of the criminal justice system.
Key information
EU fees per year
€1,500
NFQ Level
NFQ Level 9 Minor
Duration
One year
Attendance
Full-time
Programme type
Taught, Professional / Flexible
Delivery
Blended
Start date
January
Award
Graduate Certificate
Key information
- Complete full-time in one year
- Delivered through blended learning
- Modules taught during spring and autumn semesters
- No dissertation or final project required
You will learn through a blend of
- Online lectures and workshops
- Regular feedback from faculty and peers
Programme content
Core modules
- Using Evidence to Improve Societal Outcomes in the Real World (LA5062) will consider what it means for professionals who serve society to be evidence-informed, what the value is for citizens, and the practicalities of such an approach.
- Youth Crime (LA5092) will blend legal\policy\social science perspectives on youth crime and offer the distinctive element of dealing with real world issues.
Books and journal articles needed for the course will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.
For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s Book of Modules.
Core modules
- Criminal Justice Processes and Sentencing (LA6141) provide a detailed understanding of criminal justice processes and sentencing processes.
- Penology and Victimology (LA5061) will provide students with an understanding of punishment, criminal justice and social regulation.
Books and journal articles needed for the course will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.
For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s Book of Modules.
Area(s) of interest
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