Expand+The Bachelor of Arts in Applied Policing and Criminal Justice is a two-year part-time online programme, delivered by the School of Law at the University of Limerick.

The Bachelor of Arts in Applied Policing and Criminal Justice is specifically de...

Hide-The Bachelor of Arts in Applied Policing and Criminal Justice is a two-year part-time online programme, delivered by the School of Law at the University of Limerick.

The Bachelor of Arts in Applied Policing and Criminal Justice is specifically designed for those who have completed the level 7 BA in Applied Policing, delivered at An Garda Síochána Training College in Templemore, or equivalent. This programme will allow learners to capitalise on their current expertise and develop their understanding of law and criminal justice. Students will complete ten modules, delivered by the School of Law using an online e-learning platform, leading to the award of a level 8 honours degree.

Students will combine taught modules with research modules in order to develop their cognitive and technical skills. Students will also complete a final year project under the supervision of a faculty member with specific expertise in that area. This gives students the opportunity to work independently on a topic that is of personal interest to them and allows students to conduct research under their own direction.

As part of the Bachelor of Arts in Applied Policing and Criminal Justice, students will enhance their knowledge of the criminal justice system in Ireland through appraisal of the practical and academic debates that arise in the investigation of crime and by evaluating problems and identifying workable solutions to issues arising in the criminal justice system.

Overall, the Bachelor of Arts in Applied Policing and Criminal Justice provides a unique opportunity for students to appraise the practical and academic debates that arise in the investigation of crime and it will equip them with skills and competencies that will be of benefit to them in navigating the challenging and evolving environment of the criminal justice system.

The Bachelor of Arts in Applied Policing and Criminal Justice is delivered by the School of Law at the University of Limerick which boasts considerable expertise in the criminal justice area. Students will be taught by experts in the area who have published widely both nationally and internationally on criminal justice topics.

Expand+Programme structure*

The Bachelor of Arts in Applied Policing and Criminal Justice will be delivered on a blended online learning basis and will incorporate a combination of self-instructional materials. These include: online lectures, student gui...

Hide-Programme structure*

The Bachelor of Arts in Applied Policing and Criminal Justice will be delivered on a blended online learning basis and will incorporate a combination of self-instructional materials. These include: online lectures, student guide, interactive learning elements, core texts and recommended readings. There will be regular tutor led interactions and online tutorials.

Year 1 Autumn Semester
LA4101 Law of Evidence (Online)
LA4061 Crime and Criminal Justice (Online)

Year 1 Spring Semester
LA4132 Human Rights Law (Online)
LA4112 Criminal Procedure (Online)

Year 2 Autumn Semester
LA4071 Project 1 (Online)

Choose one of the following:
LA4081 Family Law (Online)
LA4051 Criminal Law 1 (Online)
LA4034 Jurisprudence (Online)

Year 2 Spring Semester
LA4152 Project 2 (Online)

Choose one of the following:
LA4141 Constitutional Law – Fundamental Rights (Online)
LA4072 Criminal Law 2 (Online)
LA4046 Law and Psychology (Online)