Criminal Law courses in Ireland

INTRODUCTION Over recent years, discussion on crime has gradually focused more on corporate, white–collar and regulatory crime. This shift is primarily due to the fallout from the international financial crisis and the profound impact this has had on the economy. There exists a heightened awareness of the catastrophic effects that offences of this nature can…

This programme offers the student an introduction to Irish Criminal Law. The student will be introduced to the main concepts of criminal liability, the principal offences and principal defences in the criminal calendar. The student will also gain an excellent insight to and understanding of the various defences available under Irish law. This programme is…

The MA – Criminal Justice is a two-year part-time programme that explores the key issues in the management of the criminal justice system. It seeks to raise the level of analysis within the Irish criminal justice system and to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary for effective management of this area. This degree…

This course proposes to give the student the knowledge, skill and competence of the principles and practice underpinning criminal law and the application of criminal law in legal practice.    Learners who successfully complete this course will: develop a general understanding of the Irish Criminal System develop an appreciation of the elements required for a crime…