Master of Arts [M.A] [Comparative Criminology and Criminal Justice] From Maynooth University

Criminology can be described as the study of crime, criminals and the criminal justice system.

Students undertake a wide variety of modules which aim to combine theoretical concepts with real-world problems such as terrorism and organised crime in this programme.

As a student in??you will be part of our vibrant community of students and scholars working in the fields of criminology and criminal justice. Our expert academic team, drawing on their extensive research and professional experience, deliver an interdisciplinary programme with a strong emphasis on enhanced research skills. These skills are highly sought-after by employers in the area. There is a strong focus on employability throughout the programme, including opportunities for student placements with criminal justice organisations and civil society.

Career Options

The programme will allow students to build upon their existing qualifications with a view to accessing positions within the justice and security field, with the additional advantage that students will be provided with a genuinely international and comparative outlook. Graduates may go on to work in careers within An Garda? S?och?na, the security industry, data analytics, probation, the prison service, the civil service, research institutes, academia, the NGO sector, etc.