LM028 · Level 8 · 4 years

Criminal Justice

University of Limerick · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

391

Points have stayed about the same since 2023.

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About this course

A four-year arts degree on crime and how the justice system works. It is run by UL's School of Law.

How long
4 years
What you study
You study crime and justice with input from law, sociology, politics, psychology and management. Lecturers cover areas such as human rights, constitutional law and EU law. The school works closely with bodies like the Irish Prison Service and the Department of Justice.
Placement and abroad
There is a co-op placement.
Where it can lead
Careers include law enforcement, security, court administration, the civil service and the non-governmental sector.
Who it suits
Suits students who are curious about crime, fairness and how justice works in society.

Summary written by FindMyCollegeCourse.ie from the college's own course information. Check the college website for full details.

About Law

Courses on legal systems, human rights, and constitutional law

The academic study of legal principles, systems, and practices. Law degrees cover various areas, including constitutional law, criminal law, contract law, human rights, international law, and more. E.g. Law (LLB), Civil Law (BCL), Law and Business.

Points history

2023382202437920253872026391

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026391Published after the final round
2025 387387418
2024 379379433
2023 382382422

Round 1 is the points needed for a first-round offer. Final is the lowest points offered a place after all rounds. Middle student is the points of the student in the middle of everyone who got a place. * means not everyone on those points got a place (random selection). Source: CAO points lists.

Subject requirements

  • English: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Mathematics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6 or Foundation F6
  • All Languages except English: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6

These are the course's own subject requirements. You also need to meet the college's general minimum entry requirements.

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