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MA COMPARATIVE CRIMINOLOGY AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Criminology can be described as the study of crime, criminals and the criminal justice system. The MA in Comparative Criminology and Criminal Justice gives students the opportunity to develop a specialist knowledge of debates around crime causation and control, within a comparative and international context. Students undertake a wide variety of modules which aim to combine theoretical concepts with real-world problems such as terrorism and organised crime.

As a student in Maynooth you will be part of our vibrant community of students and scholars working in the fields of criminology and criminal justice. Our expert academic team, drawing on their extensive research and professional experience, deliver an interdisciplinary programme with a strong emphasis on enhanced research skills. These skills are highly sought-after by employers in the area. There is a strong focus on employability throughout the programme, including opportunities for student placements with criminal justice organisations and civil society.

?In addition to the range of optional modules, the core modules were essential to the development of my research and oral presentation skills. Unlike other postgraduate degrees, this MA boasts entire modules specifically designed to expand students' research skills. The range of diverse backgrounds of those attracted to the study of criminology meant that topics in class could be discussed from various approaches, whether it be legal, sociological, anthropological, philosophical etc.

This MA prepares you for whatever you want to do after graduation, whether that be further research, or entering the workforce."

Intakes

Application Processing Time in Days: 10

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

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Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor degree which is considered equivalent to an Irish bachelor degree from a recognised university with a minimum final overall result of 60%.
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Please note the minimum final overall result for all our Business degrees is 55%

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Duolingo English Test 100 110 110 120

International Baccalaureate A1, A2 or B A1, A2 or B n/a n/a

IELTS 6.0 6.5

6.5

All Business programmes: 6.5 overall with 6.0 in Reading & Writing 7.0

Pearson Test of English 50 58 58 66

TOEFL internet-based test (home edition is not accepted) 60 79 79 94

Cambridge Proficiency Cert n/a 176 176 185

Cambridge Advanced Cert n/a 176 176 185

Cambridge First Certificate 169 n/a n/a n/a

ETAPP B2 B2+ B2+ C1

Oxford Test of English 130 135 135 140*

Trinity College London ISE ISE II ISE III ISE III ISE III Merit

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