Criminal Law 2

Develop deeper legal expertise. Explore complex criminal offences. Enhance your professional knowledge.

Take your understanding of Irish criminal law to the next level with the Certificate in Criminal Law 2, a flexible part-time programme designed for learners who want to gain practical insight into some of the most significant areas of modern criminal law. This Level 8 qualification provides an in-depth examination of criminal offences, legal defences, and the application of law to real-world scenarios.

Students will explore a broad range of offences, including non-fatal offences against the person, property and fraud offences, cybercrime, and criminal damage, while developing a critical understanding of the legal defences available in criminal proceedings. Through case studies, problem-solving exercises, research activities, and class discussions, learners will build valuable analytical and decision-making skills that are highly transferable across many professions.

Designed to accommodate busy schedules, this part-time programme provides the flexibility to study while balancing professional and personal commitments. With a strong focus on practical legal application, students will learn to analyse legal problems, interpret legislation, and apply criminal law principles to realistic scenarios. The course is delivered in a blended format with some weeks onsite in Carlow and the balance of contact hours are delivered online. The course assessment is based on continuous assessment.

Why Choose This Course?

✅ Gain a recognised NFQ Level 8 qualification in a specialised area of law. 

✅ Study part-time with just 1.5 hours of weekly contact time, making it ideal for working professionals. 

✅ Explore contemporary legal issues including cybercrime, theft, fraud, harassment, and criminal damage. 

✅ Develop advanced analytical, research, and legal reasoning skills. 

✅ Learn through practical assessments, case analysis, and problem-based learning rather than a final examination. 

✅ Enhance your career prospects in legal, public sector, regulatory, compliance, and criminal justice environments.

What You Will Learn

• Non-fatal offences against the person, including harassment, coercion, endangerment, and false imprisonment. 
• Property and deception offences, including theft, robbery, burglary, fraud, criminal damage, and arson. 
• Cybercrime and offences relating to information systems. 
• Criminal defences including insanity, intoxication, duress, lawful use of force, mistake, consent, and necessity. 
• Legal problem-solving and critical analysis of criminal law issues. 

Who Should Apply?

This programme is ideal for:

• Professionals working in policing, security, compliance, public administration, or criminal justice.
• Graduates seeking specialist knowledge in criminal law.
• Individuals considering further legal studies or a future career in law.
• Anyone with a strong interest in crime, justice, and contemporary legal issues in Ireland. 

Take the Next Step

Whether you are looking to strengthen your professional credentials, prepare for further legal study, or gain a deeper understanding of how criminal law operates in practice, the Certificate in Criminal Law 2 offers a flexible and engaging pathway to develop valuable legal knowledge and skills.

Apply today and gain the confidence to navigate some of the most important and challenging aspects of Irish criminal law.

PLEASE NOTE: Certificate in Criminal Law 1 must be completed before taking Criminal Law 2