Law and Criminology 5M3789
This one year Law and Criminology course provides students with an introduction to the Irish legal system and general law subjects, with a clear focus on criminology. Although the same QQI Award as Legal Studies this course focuses on crime and criminal law, and will include seminars and events in this arena, such as criminal court visits and input from stakeholders related to crime and law such as the Garda Siochana. Students may also choose work placements for work experience in this particular vocational area. It is suited to students who wish to progress to a degree in law at third level specifically Criminal Law. This course is designed to help students develop the essential skills and techniques which form the basis for a career in business, public service or the legal industry. It will also enable learners to obtain a general understanding of legal principles and allow them to appreciate the role of the law in their personal and vocational lives. It is also intended to prepare learners for employment or further study in related areas. The course is designed to provide the participants with an introduction to Law and is the ideal starting point for anyone considering progressing to third level to study for a law degree or further study in the legal profession. This is a full-time one-year course and runs from September to May.
Business Law 5N2091
Legal Practice & Procedures 5N1394
Criminal Law 5N3787
Safety & Health at Work 5N1794
Work Experience 5N1356
Communications 5N0690
Criminology 5N2107
Word Processing 5N1358
Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied, or equivalent.
Pre admission guidance meeting
Mature applicants welcome.
QQI Level 5 Award in Legal Studies 5M3789
Student Contribution: €175
Please note: Additional charges may apply. Details TBC.
Graduates of this course can apply through the CAO or the Higher Education Links Scheme to pursue higher and advanced certificate or degree programmes at national Institutes of Technology, Technological Universities, and Universities. The number of places available may be limited. Applicants should verify specific linked awards and eligibility criteria with the respective Higher Education Institution.
Progression from 5M3789 to all ATU courses (except Nursing) and many University of Galway courses.
Some of the courses of interest to past students at third level were Law, Law & Business, Law & Human Rights, and Law, Criminology & Criminal Justice in the University of Galway
Career areas are Legal Clerk, Paralegal, Legal Executive, Administration in Law Office, Garda Siochana, Probation Services, and those stakeholders who work close with Gardai and Courts for crime prevention. After this course, students may also wish to pursue further study at other institutions to become a solicitor or barrister-at-law.
For more information on third level progression links, visit:
- CAO - Course Search
- Careers Portal - QQI Graduate Course Finder
Instructional video on using Careers Portal to find a course
If you require further information on progression pathways from this course email: progression.gti@gretb.ie
Full-time registered students of GTI may access a range of adult education courses at a reduced fee.
Students may be awarded the opportunity to participate in a 2 or 3 week fully funded European work placement as part of this course.
Deciding to enrol in GTI was the best decision I ever made. Before beginning this programme I didn’t know much about law but always had an interest. This course focused on many areas of law such as legal practices and procedures, business law, criminal law, EU law and criminology. This course taught me valuable communication and computer software skills. I made amazing friends during my time in GTI. The work experience gave me a taste of what it is like to work in the legal sector. GTI gave us the opportunity to apply for the Leargas Erasmus + programme. I was fortunate enough to be accepted and spent 3 weeks in South Devon college, UK. I graduated from GTI with a QQI Level 5 in legal studies. I achieved 8/8 distinctions from a lot of studyand help from the lecturers who were always very supportive, motivating and approachable. I am now studying the BCL Law degree in University College Dublin even though I have never completed my leaving certificate. I would like to thank the staff at GTI for helping me achieve my goal.
GTI reserves the right to make changes in any course, to limit the number of places available or to withdraw a course. No part of this information shall be deemed to form a contract between the Institute and a student or third party.
Email: andreas.baumann@gretb.ie
