Study Criminology in Ireland
11 programmes in criminology at 5 universities in Ireland are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 16,355 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 15,385 USD and 27,071 USD.
Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Criminology programmes
11 programmes
| Programme | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master in Criminology & Criminal Justice | University College Dublin | Master's | 22,600 USD |
| Bachelor in Applied Policing and Criminal Justice Online | University of Limerick | Bachelor's | 20,093 USD |
| Master in Criminology (2 Years) | Technological University Dublin | Master's | 31,541 USD |
| Master in Criminology | Technological University Dublin | Master's | 31,541 USD |
| Master in Criminology (1 Year) | Technological University Dublin | Master's | 15,771 USD |
| Master in Serious Crime Investigation Online | University of Limerick | Master's | 1,171 USD |
| Bachelor in BA CRIMINOLOGY | Maynooth University | Bachelor's | 11,740 USD |
| Master in MA Comparative Criminology and Criminal Justice | Maynooth University | Master's | 16,355 USD |
| Criminology | University College Cork | — | — |
| Criminology | University College Cork | — | — |
| Master in Ma Comparative Criminology And Criminal Justice 0 | Maynooth University | Master's | 15,000 USD |
Criminology in Ireland by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 2 | — | — | — |
| Master's | 7 | 15,385 USD | 16,355 USD | 27,071 USD |
Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.
Specialisations within criminology
Universities for criminology in Ireland
Study Criminology in Ireland: common questions
- How many criminology programmes are there in Ireland?
- 11 criminology programmes at 5 universities in Ireland are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
- How much does a criminology degree in Ireland cost?
- The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in criminology in Ireland is 16,355 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 15,385 USD and 27,071 USD per year.
- Can I study criminology in Ireland in English?
- Yes — 100% of the criminology programmes in Ireland in our catalogue are taught in English (11 of 11).
- Are any of these criminology programmes available online?
- 2 of the 11 programmes in Ireland are delivered online or by distance learning.
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