Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) Apply directly to College
This programme is designed to provide a foundation of knowledge in criminology, forensics, and psychology.
This will give you a foundation of knowledge in criminology, forensics, and psychology and analyze the criminal justice system in broad terms. Suitable for those interested in studying crime and its causes, our programme includes work experience and has strong progression to higher education institutions.
Course Details
What will you study?
Progression to CAO Courses
Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS)
This course leads to a QQI Major Award, and provides progression opportunities to a number of Higher Education courses, including those in the CAO.
To view CAO courses to which any Major Award (including this one) provides a possible Progression route, click below:
| CAO with Any QQI Major Award |
| Old FETAC Code | New QQI Code |
| ELAXX | 5M3114 |
To calculate Points based on your QQI award results, use the PLC Points Calculator.
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Investigative
The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.
Further Research
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Career Progression
After completing the programme, there are many career opportunities in the forensics and psychology fields, such as advocacy worker, Garda Síochána, addiction services, and outside the justice sector: TUSLA/HSE, research work, youth work.
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