Criminal Law (Taster Course)
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.
This course focuses on the development of professional skills; while it does not sit on the national framework, the module is drawn from Griffith College’s suite of QQI-validated programmes.
Why Study Criminal Law at Griffith College
The Criminal Law from DLSP course is conducted on a part-time evening basis over an 8-week period. This course is for any individuals wishing to specialise in criminal law.
- Explain the purpose and principles underpinning criminal liability and offences.
- Analyse the elements of major offences and available defences.
- Apply criminal law principles to complex factual scenarios.
- Assess complex criminal law problems that involve overlapping legal issues.
- Research and interpret statutory case law to support criminal law analysis.
- Conduct legal research on a criminal law issue and present findings in a structured written essay.
- Evaluate ethical considerations in criminal justice, including fairness and proportionality.
Intake Dates
- Dublin - Part-Time - September 2026
- Dublin - Part-Time - February 2027
Course Details
Criminal Law
- The Principles of Criminal Law
- Criminal Liability
- Inchoate Offences
- Public Order Offences
- Offences Against the State
- Homicide Offences
- Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person
- Sexual Offences
- Theft and Fraud Offences
- Criminal Damage (including Arson)
- Firearms and Offensive Weapons
- Drug Offences
- Offences Against the Administration of Justice (including Perjury and Contempt of Court)
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Criminal Defences
Timetables
February 2027
Timetables will be made available closer to the course start date.
Please contact professionalacademy@griffith.ie to request a timetable.
How to Apply
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.
Griffith College is now accepting the online Duolingo English Test (DET) as valid proof of English proficiency. Please see here for further details.
How to Apply
Directly apply to Griffith College Professional Academy
Fees
Please note that not all study modes may be offered at all times; for confirmation, refer to the Intake dates on the Overview tab.
Tuition Fees
Study Mode: Part-Time
Dublin - Main Campus
Fee: €991.67
Progression
What further study can I do?
Graduates of the Criminal Law module from DLSP course may progress onto our Diploma in Legal Studies and Practice course.
