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During this programme, you will: 

• Build on your existing qualification in serious crime investigation. 

• Study four online modules across two semesters. 

• Learn how to apply theory and research to real-world investigations. 

• Explore key topics such as youth crime, sentencing, and victimology. 

• Develop your analytical, cognitive, and technical skills. 

• Learn from experienced faculty and engage with peers in a supportive online environment.

Key Information: 

• Complete full-time in one year 

• Delivered through blended learning 

• Modules taught during spring and autumn semesters 

• No dissertation or final project required 

You will learn through a blend of:  

• Online lectures and workshops 

• Regular feedback from faculty and peers 

Spring Semester: 

• will consider what it means for professionals who serve society to be evidence-informed, what the value is for citizens, and the practicalities of such an approach. 

• will blend legal\policy\social science perspectives on youth crime and offer the distinctive element of dealing with real world issues. 

Autumn Semester: 

• provide a detailed understanding of criminal justice processes and sentencing processes. 

• will provide students with an understanding of punishment, criminal justice and social regulation. 

Books and journal articles needed for the course will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.  

For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s

• Applicants must have achieved a second-class honours, grade 2 (2:2) in the Special Purpose Award in Serious Crime Investigation (delivered by the Garda College in Templemore), or an equivalent qualification. 

Checklist of documents: 

• Academic transcripts and certificates – translated if needed
• UL graduates only need to provide their student ID number
• Copy of your birth certificate or passport
• Copy of your CV
• Personal statement outlining your motivations for applying for a place on this programme. Please include details of any previous or current volunteering experience in the Youth and/or Community sectors 

English Language: 

• English Language Competency certificate
• For details on accepted language qualifications visit English Language Requirements 

Guidelines on Completing your Application   

• To make sure we can review your application quickly, please:
• Upload all documents. Your application can’t be reviewed until we have all the documents on the checklist. 
• Title the documents you are uploading. For example, "Personal Statement", "Undergraduate Transcript", "Postgraduate Transcript", "English Language Certificate" etc. 
• *If you are waiting to graduate, submit your application with the documents you have to date, you don’t need to have finished final exams before applying. 

The fees for the programme are €1,500 per year 

Annual fees are billed by semester. Once registered, students may be eligible to apply for a monthly payment plan.  

Further information on fees and payment of fees is available from the Student Fees Office website. All fee related queries should be directed to the Student Fees Office (Phone: +353 61 213 007 or email student.fees.office@ul.ie).  

Funding 

Find further information on funding and scholarships.. 

Graduates of this programme typically go on to: 

• Take on more senior roles in law enforcement or criminal justice
• Lead or support complex investigations
• Apply evidence-based approaches to policy and practice
• Contribute to research and reform in the justice system 

Still Curious?  

The team regularly host and take part in webinars to support future students. If you would like to learn more or ask questions at an online information session, click below.     

Online Information Sessions