Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [Criminology] From University College Cork

This contemporary course combines key topics in the social sciences and law ? such as crime, deviance, morality, conflict, censure and justice ? with philosophy, history, cultural studies and a language. The result is an exceptional breadth and depth of perspective and context.This is a research-driven, interdisciplinary programme that delivers an international body of knowledge, as well as research skills and critical thinking. The programme provides a strong intellectual background for anyone thinking of working in culturally sensitive areas such as policing, social work, journalism, politics, research, care, health and justice agencies, support groups, prisons, charities, film or television.You will cover introductory courses in criminology, sociology, psychology, law and a language. This programme lays the broad foundations and sets up the frameworks needed for greater focus in Year 2 on crime issues and analytic problems in criminology.Written exams will take place before Christmas and in May. Not all modules will have formal examinations. Many modules use other types of assessment.Many of the courses in this programme will assess your understanding and knowledge through essays rather than examinations, but the latter still have a role to play in several modules.In the final year, students must write a dissertation, which will normally be a literature review, on a topic of their choosing, and thus have the opportunity to undertake a substantial research.