Course Summary
Course Category: CAO (Higher Education - HET)
Criminology can be described as the scientific study of crime. Criminologists study the causes of crime and society’s reaction to it.
You will gain perspectives from experts on explanations for criminal behaviour, criminological theory, the operation of the criminal justice system, the psychology of crime, the anthropology of crime, crime and economics and more.
This subject is one of 32 subjects in the Maynooth Bachelor of Arts Degree - MH101. The 32 subjects are timetabled in 6 groups. You can choose 2, 3 or 4 subjects in 1st year - a maximum 1 subject per group.
Choose MH101 on your CAO application.
You will choose your MH101 subjects when you register in September 2025.
You will have up to four weeks to change your mind on your subjects.
Most MH101 subjects require no prior knowledge.
Note: Some MH101 subjects require specific Leaving Certificate grades. These extra requirements are not checked by the CAO but are checked by the University when it comes to subject registration in September.
Course Details
What will you study?
Progression to CAO Courses
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Enterprising
Enterprising people like situations that involve using resources for personal or corporate economic gain. Such people may have an opportunistic frame of mind, and are drawn to commerce, trade and making deals. Some pursue sales and marketing occupations. Many will eventually end up owning their own business, or in management roles in larger organisations. They tend to be very goal-oriented and work best when focused on a target. Some have an entrepreneurial inclination.
Social
The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.
Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.
Administrative
Administrative people are interested in work that offers security and a sense of being part of a larger process. They may be at their most productive under supervisors who give clear guidelines and while performing routine tasks in a methodical and reliable way.
They tend to enjoy clerical and most forms of office work, where they perform essential administrative duties. They often form the backbone of large and small organisations alike. They may enjoy being in charge of office filing systems, and using computers and other office equipment to keep things running smoothly. They usually like routine work hours and prefer comfortable indoor workplaces.
