The Department of Law and Criminal Justice has a well-established record for offering students a range of programmes which are modern, forward looking and reflect the diversity of opportunity in the employment market. Our graduates avail of a wide range of careers in regional and national industry, drawing on the transferable skills embedded in all of our qualifications.
Our undergraduate programmes are offered over a range of discipline areas that include Law, Criminal Justice and Legal Studies and are delivered within a supportive, student-centred, learning environment. We value the individual student who is at the heart of our Department and we strive to ensure their academic, personal and professional development. Our academic team work to ensure that you, our student, receives training in the skills, knowledge and competencies necessary to succeed in your chosen field.
We equip you with the core attributes required of the legal graduate, developing your critical thinking, problem-solving, research, and legal writing skills. We ensure you gain an appreciation of the role of the law and criminal justice systems in everyday social, economic, and cultural life. Your studies will take you far beyond the traditional curriculum where we offer you critical insights from a range of other disciplines, such as business, politics, psychology, social policy and sociology.
Our LL.B. Bachelor of Laws (Hons) and the BA (Hons) in Legal Studies with Business programmes are approved degrees by the Honorable Society of Kings Inns. On graduation you are also eligible to sit the FE1 entrance examinations for the Law Society.
The BA (Hons) in Criminal Justice Studies offers a practice placement where student learn to integrate theory and practice in an industry setting. There are ‘study abroad’ opportunities offered on this programme and students will work alongside international students who choose to join us at the Department of Law & Criminal Justice.
Graduates may continue their studies with us, to Masters and Doctorate level, and we have a proven track record in research activity and publications in Law and Criminal Justice.
You are invited to further explore the Department of Law & Criminal Justice and how we can help to develop and support your educational and professional career paths.
We look forward to welcoming you to the Department.
Michael Bergin
Head of Department of Law & Criminal Justice
SETU Waterford, Cork Road, Waterford City, 
