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Course Description
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Course Name
Criminal Law I
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Host University
Maynooth University
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Location
Dublin, Ireland
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Area of Study
Criminal Justice, Criminology, Legal Studies
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Lower
ISA offers course level recommendations in an effort to facilitate the determination of course levels by credential evaluators.We advice each institution to have their own credentials evaluator make the final decision regrading course levels.
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ECTS Credits
5 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits2
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units3
Hours & Credits
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Overview
This module analyses the fundamental concepts and policies which underlie the Criminal Law, and the principles and procedures that shape it. The definition of a crime and its various classifications will be examined, as well as the construction of criminal liability. There will be a strong focus on research, case analysis and problem-solving. Critical topics include: nature of crime; elements of crime; forms of criminal liability; non-fatal offences against the person; sexual offences; homicide; defences; and property offences.
Any aspect of this module may be changed in any given academic year, subject to the discretion of the module lecturer.
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.
ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) credits are converted to semester credits/quarter units differently among U.S. universities. Students should confirm the conversion scale used at their home university when determining credit transfer.
Please reference fall and spring course lists as not all courses are taught during both semesters.
Please note that some courses with locals have recommended prerequisite courses. It is the student's responsibility to consult any recommended prerequisites prior to enrolling in their course.