The MA Criminology at University College Cork offers you a comprehensive exploration of crime as a social phenomenon, examining theoretical and applied approaches to understanding social deviance, justice, and policy. This interdisciplinary postgraduate programme, drawing expertise from Sociology, Philosophy, Law, and Applied Social Studies, is designed for students eager to develop critical insights into the complexities of crime and its societal impact. You will gain essential research competencies, preparing you to analyse and address contemporary challenges in criminology and social policy.
This full-time, on-campus Masters degree is structured over one year, immersing you in key areas such as research design and methods, alongside critical issues in criminology. You will select optional modules from diverse fields including Law, Criminology, and Applied Social Studies, allowing you to tailor your studies to specific interests like cybercrime, penology, or social pathology. Your learning culminates in a substantial dissertation, providing you with the analytical and research skills necessary for careers in criminal justice, policy development, social research, and related fields.