Course Description
Criminology and Psychology
Dunboyne College of Further Education
Criminology and Psychology
Community and Health Services 5M4468
WHAT IS CRIMINOLOGY AND PSYCHOLOGY?
This one-year course aims to introduce
students, who have an interest in criminal
behaviour and criminal law, to the knowledge
that will help them to fully explore and
understand the way in which we think
about and administer crimes in Ireland. On
completion of this course, students will gain
valuable knowledge and skills which will allow
them to progress smoothly to third level
options.
COURSE CONTENT
• Criminology
• Psychology
• Criminal Law
• Legal Practice and Procedures
• Human Growth and Development
• Word Processing
• Communications
• Work Experience
• Safety and Health at Work
• Behavioural Studies
CERTIFICATION
• QQI Level 5 Award in Community Health Services (5M4468)
Meath, UK
| Course Code | 5M4468 |
| College Name | Dunboyne College of Further Education |
| Course Category | Health Care, Psychology Courses |
| Course Type | Classroom Based |
| Course Qualification | Level 5 Certificate |
| Course Location | Meath, UK |
| Course Start Date | 20th September 2021 |
| Course End Date | 20th May 2022 |
| Course Duration | One Year |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| Entry Requirements | CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Graduates may pursue degree courses such as Applied Psychology, Psychological Studies, Psychology, and Criminology at Universities and IT’s including Maynooth, IADT, NCI and UCC. Students can also progress onto the Level 8 QQI award in DNA and Forensic Analysis at TU Dublin - Tallaght or Applied Social Care at TU Dublin – City Campus. Graduates may also progress onto many other degrees at Level 7 and 8 in Universities and ITs or private colleges around the country, along with progression options to the UK. Future areas of employment can include Research positions, working within the social care or legal systems, working in the field of Psychology. Alternatively, students may progress directly into employment. EXAMPLES OF HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRESSION: CRIMINOLOGY NUIM: MH101 ARTS-Criminology Studies (Level 8, 3 Years) UCC: CK113 Criminology (Level 8, 3 Years) TU Dublin – Tallaght: TU864 DNA and Forensic Analysis (Level 8, 3 Years) PSYCHOLOGY NUIM: MH101 ARTS-Psychological Studies (Level 8, 3 Years) IADT: DL825 Applied Psychology (Level 8, 4 Years) NCI: NC010 Psychology (Level 8, 3 Years) NUIM: MH106 Psychology (Level 8, 3 Years) TU Dublin – City Campus: TU996 Social Care (Level 8, 3 Years) |
| Career Path | CERTIFICATION QQI Level 5 Award in Community Health Services (5M4468) CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Graduates may pursue degree courses such as Applied Psychology, Psychological Studies, Psychology, and Criminology at Universities and IT’s including Maynooth, IADT, NCI and UCC. Students can also progress onto the level 8 QQI award in DNA & Forensic Analysis at Tallaght IT or Applied Social Care at DIT. Graduates may also progress onto many other degrees at level 7 and 8 in Universities and IT or private colleges around the country, along with progression options to the UK. Future areas of employment can include Research positions, working within the social care or legal systems, working in the field of Psychology. Alternatively, students may progress directly into employment. HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRESSION: CRIMINOLOGY NUIM: MH101 ARTS-Criminology Studies (Level 8, 3 Years) UCC: CK113 Criminology (Level 8, 3 Years) Tallaght IT: TA326 / TU864 DNA & Forensic Analysis (Level 8, 3 Years) PSYCHOLOGY NUIM: MH101 ARTS-Psychological Studies (Level 8, 3 Years) IADT: DL825 Applied Psychology (Level 8, 4 Years) NCI: NC010 Psychology (Level 8, 3 Years) NUIM: MH106 Psychology (Level 8, 3 Years) TUD: DT571 / TU996 Social Care (Level 8, 3 Years) |
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