Criminology including Legal Studies
This course provides students with a broad introduction to the criminal justice system, exploring the causes and types of crime, as well as theories of crime.
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time, September to May.
Entry Requirements
• Leaving Certificate or equivalent, LCA or relevant experience
• Interview
• Mature applicants welcome
• Applicants may be accepted without meeting formal entry requirements
Careers / Further progression
Employment Opportunities
Direct employment into services such as:
• Youth Justice and Youth Advocacy services
• Legal assistant
• An Garda Síochána
• Courts/probation services
Education Progression
Below are some examples of further progression options with this QQI level 5 award in Social Studies including Criminology including Social Studies:
TU Dublin City Centre, Social Care G, Level 8 TU996
For a more detailed list of progression options go to www.cao.ie
Further information
Start Date: 07/09/2026.
To Apply Online go to "Application Weblink" above.
The Criminology including Legal Studies course provides students with a broad introduction to the criminal justice system, exploring the causes and types of crime, as well as theories of crime. The course also examines the core aspects of Irish law and the workings of the legal system including legal procedures and practice.
Course features
• Opportunity to participate in Erasmus + Programme abroad
• Educational field trips
• Specialist workshops
• Guest speakers
• Practical and team-working projects provide experience-based learning
• Work experience forms an integral part of the course, offering the opportunity for learners to gain practical experience, transferable skills and expertise in their chosen fields of interest
• Garda vetting is a requirement for all students on the programme
• Access to fully equipped IT suites and Library
• Certified Training e.g. First Aid
• Criminology
• Legal Practice and Procedures
• Social Studies
• Psychology
• Human Growth and Development
• Intercultural Studies
• Personal Effectiveness
• Work Experience
5M2181 - Applied Social Studies.
Coordinator: Mariena Kelly
Email: marienakelly@scfe.ie
Application forms online at www.scfe.ie
Email: reception@scfe.ie
Tel: 01 285 2997