Course description

Criminology and Psychology provides a unique insight into the world of crime, deviance, morality, conflict and justice. With a specific focus on the psychological, cultural and addiction risk factors associated with crime, this specialist course will provide the learner with the relevant skills, knowledge and experience needed to progress to education or work in forensic settings such as policing or prisons; legal settings such as a courtroom or chambers; or health and justice agencies.

Course Content

Psychology
Criminology
Word Processing
Business Law
Legal Practice & Procedures
Communications
Conflict Resolution
Work Experience
Criminal Law

Course Certification
5M3789 – QQI Legal Studies

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Criminology and Psychology provides excellent progression to a career in social care, the Gardaí, hospitals, research or working in a law practice administration.

Psychology graduates have many options to them as they progress. With a background in psychology, you can work in hospitals prisons, schools, research, human resources, among other settings.

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