The object of this programme is to familiarise students with the main theoretical and empirical approaches to the study of crime as a social phenomenon and as an object of social policy, and to give students the competencies to carry out relevant research in the area.
It will be in two parts. In Part 1 (45 credits) students must take all of these courses:
- Issues in Criminology (SC6630)
- Critical Issues in Social Control (SS6610)
- Theories and Representations of Crime and Punishment (LW6505)
In Part II students must complete a dissertation, SC6620: Dissertation (45 credits).
The entry requirement is a minimum of a 2nd class honours grade 1, degree in sociology, law, politics, psychology, history, applied social studies, or another subject relevant to the study of crime. In exceptional circumstances, substantial professional experience in a relevant and related field of criminal justice may be accepted as compensating for the absence of an undergraduate degree to the required standard.
The staff involved are Dr Ciaran McCullagh (Department of Sociology) who will deliver SC6630, Dr Carmel Halton (Department of Applied Social Studies) who will deliver SS6610, and Dr Catherine O’Sullivan (Department of Law) and Dr Shane Kilcommins (Department of Law) who will deliver LW6505.
All queries should be directed to Dr Ciaran McCullagh by email at c.mccullagh@ucc.ieThe final date for applications is 31st August 2100.
RMcD
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