Criminology, Law & Social Studies
Students on this course will study the causes and different types of crime, the criminal justice system in Ireland and the operation of the penal system.
| 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.
Entry Requirements
A minimum of 5 passes at ordinary level in the Leaving Certificate or its equivalent.
OR
Leaving Certificate Vocational, Leaving Certificate Applied or QQI Level 4 qualifications.
The Leaving Certificate is not a requirement for mature students and appropriate experience can be considered as being equivalent to the Leaving Certificate.
All applicants will be invited to an Applicant Information Meeting.
Careers / Further progression
Higher Education Links
For information on all relevant higher education links visit www.qqi.ie , www.cao.ie and the websites of the relevant higher education institutions. Intending applicants are advised at all times to confirm linked awards, any additional module requirements, applications processes and scoring systems with the Admission Offices of the participating Higher Education Institutions or visit www.cao.ie
Examples of Progression to Higher Education
Full-time Courses:
UCC- BA (Hons) Criminology- CK113
Maynooth University – BCL Law (4 options including Criminology & Law) – MH502
UCD- B Law – DN600
TU Dublin- BA(Hons) Social Care -TU 996
UCD – BSc Social Science –DN700
UCD –BSoc Sc Social Science -DN750
Maynooth University -Social Science -MH107
TU Dublin – BA (Hons) Social Care Practice -TU 997
TU Dublin – BA (Hons) Community and Youth Development – TU 992
South East Technology University (SETU) – Ballsbridge College has a progression agreement with SETU linking this course’s QQI award (5M4468) to a range of WIT degrees.
Please see https://www.wit.ie/future_students/fe_progression/further-education-progression-scheme
Overseas Courses:
Bucks University – BA (Hons) Criminology M930
Career Opportunities
Upon successful completion of the year, your QQI qualification will allow you to seek employment in the following areas:
The Garda Reserve
An Garda Síochána
Social Work
Community Care
The Courts / Probation Service
The Legal Profession
The Security & Surveillance Industry … and other related areas.
Further information
The registration fee for courses is €100 for 2026/2027. Please note that some courses may require additional payments.
Grants are available to eligible students. Eligibility depends on individual financial circumstances and a grant must be applied for, through Student Universal Service Ireland (SUSI), see www.susi.ie.
Students on this course will study the causes and different types of crime, the criminal justice system in Ireland and the operation of the penal system. Criminal motivation and the underlying societal causes of crime are also examined. Professional state organisations and privately owned companies are looking for potential candidates who can demonstrate an interest in and a proven ability to work in social and community care and in criminology.
Criminology
Social Studies
Criminal Law
Legal Practice and Procedures
Media Analysis
Human Growth and Development
Word Processing
Communications
Work Experience
Safety and Health at Work
Disclaimer: The college reserves the right to make any alterations to any programme as might be required. Where there is insufficient enrolment a course may be cancelled.
5M4468 - Community Health Services
Course Details
QQI Certificate in Community Health Services (5M4468) – NFQ Level 5
Certification Awarding Body: QQI
Award Title: Certificate in Community Health Services
Award Code: 5M4468
Level: 5 – Further Education & Training
Please note the above course descriptor is subject to change.
City of Dublin FET College Ballsbridge Campus
Shelbourne Road,
Ballsbridge,
Dublin 4,
Ireland D04 R201
e: info@ballsbridge.cdetb.ie
t: 01 668 4806