Program Overview

Criminal Law (Taster Course)

Overview

Gain an in-depth understanding of the nature of a crime, both in social and strict legal terms.

This singular module aims to introduce students to the social and legal nature of crimes and provide them with an understanding of the elements of a crime. It will also provide an understanding of the elements of a crime.

Why Study Criminal Law at Griffith College

• You will become familiar with a number of specific offences, particularly offences against the person, offences against property, public order offences and inchoate offences.
• You will gain an in-depth knowledge of possible defences to criminal charges.
• You will learn to outline the main categories of crimes by corporate bodies.
• You will gain confidence in applying criminal law theory to different factual situations.
• Option to further your studies in this area by pursuing our Diploma in Legal Studies and Practice course.

Intake Dates

We run one intake for this course, commencing as follows:

• January 2025*

*subject to sufficient numbers

Related Courses

• Employment Law (Taster Course)
• Land Law (Taster Course)
• Law of Contract (Taster Course)
• Company Law (Taster Course from DLSP)

Course Details

Criminal Law

• Introduction to Criminal Law
• The Elements of a Crime
• Complicity
• Offences against the Person
• Offences against Property
• Public Order Offences
• Inchoate Offences
• Defences
• Corporate Crime
• Constitutional Rights

Entry Requirements

• All applicants must complete the Introduction to the Irish Legal System course.
• Mature Students: If you are 23 years or over from the 1st January of this year, you can apply for this course directly using the College’s online application form.
• Under 23 Years:
  • Old Leaving Cert (Pre 2017): Min. 5 OD3’s in the Irish Leaving Certificate or equivalent award and 1 year’s legal experience.
  • New Leaving Cert: Min. 5 O6/H7’s in the Irish Leaving Certificate or equivalent award and 1 year’s legal experience.
• English Language: If English is not your native language, you must show that your English level is of a suitable standard. For further information please contact a member of the Admissions Team.

Fees

• Tuition Fees:
  • Irish/EU citizens, living in Ireland: €479.16

Progression

• Graduates of the Criminal Law module from DLSP course may progress onto our Diploma in Legal Studies and Practice course.