Criminology (MA)

The Master of Arts in Criminology at University College Cork is a rigorous one-year program that focuses on understanding the causes and consequences of crime. Students will learn about the various aspects of criminal behaviour, its etiology, and how it intersects with social justice and public safety issues. The program covers topics such as criminal law, criminological theory, crime analysis, restorative justice, and victimology. Drawing from multiple disciplines like psychology, sociology, philosophy, anthropology, political science, and economics to provide students with an interdisciplinary approach to studying crime. Through this program students will gain an understanding of how to analyse patterns of criminal behaviour and formulate effective interventions for crime prevention. Upon graduating from this program students will be well equipped for careers in law enforcement or research settings working on projects related to reducing recidivism or developing rehabilitation strategies. This program is also excellent preparation for pursuing further studies leading towards advanced degrees such as doctorates in Criminal Justice or related fields allowing them to become experts within their