The field of study known as criminology involves the studying of crime as a phenomenon on an individual as well as a social level. Crimes are conducted in various forms, for various reasons and have various consequences. Criminology involves studying all these aspects associated with crime in general.
The subject also involves the study of the manner in which governmental authorities seek to regulate crime in the society. The main source from which the study of criminology derives its theory is sociology, psychology and law.
Crime rate is on the increase and the nature of these crimes is also getting more complex. Hence the study of criminology has become an important part of our social structure. Changes in the methods and modes of crime investigation have paved the way for advanced study to take place. Consequently the field of criminology offers immense opportunities for growth.
Studying criminology in India
India has developed its education sector to match some of the best countries in the world. There are various institutes in India offering the study of criminology at different levels. There are undergraduate and post graduate programs being offered in the specific field of study by various institutes.
To be eligible to a Bachelors degree in criminology the candidate must have passed his higher secondary schooling in Arts or Science. The eligibility criterion for a Masters program is a graduate degree in either science or arts.
Amongst the institutes offering the study of criminology are:
Forensic Science, Delhi
Tata Institute of Social Science, Mumbai
Utkal University, Bhubaneswar
University of Lucknow
What will you be studying?
Just like every field of study has its major areas of interests so does criminology. Causes of crime and methods of preventing crime are the two most important aspects of the study of criminology. You will also be studying crime statistics along with criminal behavior.
Penology and the evaluation of criminal justice agencies is also part of the course. Students will also be required to develop an understanding of the Sociology of Law. Lastly criminal careers and desistance also forms part of the study of criminology.
The relevance of criminology to our times
With the crime rate increasing at good speed the relevance of the study of criminology in our times cannot be questioned. As it is the study of deviant human behavior seems to have a certain appeal to the youth. Once a student is well versed in the field of criminology he can apply his knowledge in various professions as well as academic fields that revolve around the study of society in general.
Does criminology offer a promising career?
The answer is yes! After pursuing your higher education in criminology you have a lot of options available to you. Teaching is one of the main professions that post graduates can pursue. Furthermore public and private sector companies along with social welfare organizations require the services of a qualified criminologist in India. Jobs of counseling, rehabilitation of criminals are also open to the qualified criminologists.
The job prospectus for people well versed in the field of criminology is even brighter outside of India. A criminologist can be hired in foreign police departments as well as state medical examiners. Other typical jobs include Law reform researcher, Regional crime prevention coordinator, Consumer advocate and Environment protection analyst.
Incoming search terms:
- bsc in criminology under calcutta university
- criminology
- LL M specialization in criminology subject and its scope in India
hii..i am an home science student which includes subjects like human development(HD),psychology,,textiles,management,,biochemistry.so can i TAKE HD in my tybsc level.and for masters can i opt for criminology or criminal pyschology..we dont have pyschology in our tybsc level…
I am a so called “criminologist” of India with my specialization in psychoneuroendocrinology and criminal behaviour…you can call it criminal psychology in simple words. I have completed my masters from LNJN NICFS, Delhi and m struggling hard to keep myselves in the same field…if you have got so many vacancies for me…kindly give me one job in a central prison or a lecturer in criminology at any of these universities…the fact is that the future of criminology in India is still dark and I would like if you post my comment openly over here…
thak you
regards supriya
Hi supriya.. i think i am in the same boat i have my criminal justice degree from the united states although i am an indian citizen. Due to my status as a student here i cannot get a job in the US and indian does not offer jobs for criminal justice major. I have been job hunting for the last two years and no luck so far. If you come across something please email me and let me know. I think you are still in a better boat since u did not spend 40000US dollars getting this degree
Dear Sir/Madam,
My name is rajeshwari, i live in bangalore an have completed my 12th grade an now looking for a degree in criminology….could you please help
Wirh Regards,
Rajeshwari
I agree with Terry and Supriya, I am myself a criminology grad and struggling for a job, i guess this article is not well researched and is unrealistically optimistic…its sad that criminology is not well recognised in our country and most of the jobs that may fall into this profession requires one to appear for civil services
hi! i m a ninth grader . i am interested in criminology but by reading the comments i have come too know that there are hardly any job options available in india.i want to know the imp. subjects i should take up to study it and i also want suggestions to know whether studing criminolgy would be wise or not.PLEASE HELP ME.
i only tend to have a strong liking for the human behaviour.
and want to start wid the criminal side of it.
now wat i wanted to know is wat are all the requirements tht i need to fulfill in order to get a place in it.
gettin a job doesnt matter.
want to know about few colleges in delhi where i can do my masters in criminology. at present i have completed my BA in psychology,also want to know whether with that degree will i be able to apply in any college.if the ctiteria matches may i have the names of those colleges
presently in H.S.C. from the field pf Arts.
I want to know how to persive criminology…
Is it after H.S.C. or after B.A…..????
Is maths required for criminology or optional????
plzzz do help me out…
Can we get jobs in abroad after completing our criminology in India?
bcoz criminology is not well recognised in India and we won’t be getting jobs easily here in India….Pliz help me knw tat.
i am BA degree holder living in banglore can i study the master degree in criminology throuh distance education. if you any center in banglore please help me .my mail id:vasalu_mail@yahoo.co.in
Hi!
I have just passed ssc exam i want to know what i take in FYJC.
I living in mumbai and i want to do criminology courses plz help
me i m dam confused. Thank u…
hello,
i have completed my bmm course and m very much keen in criminal psychology..as per the criteria i do not fit into it..so is there any other course related to criminology..kindly revert back.
thank you..!
Ok ppl.. Now if u hav gone through all the comnts here,
u cud undrstand tht here in india criminology is not hanging strong, so it wud b ezy to say tht, if u intnd to opt for it, thn might prob thnk of a bakup,
like an llb, mphil in psychology(which mite fix u a job as a teachr or pro criminal psychologist) or the bst option wud b to join the police..
Think abt it..
which type of job is in kolkata after passing executive mba in criminology?which organisation works for crime prevention in kolkata?
hai i complete my llb in kerala university and i am intrested to study for criminology cource.so pls advive which university is best in india and its possible to study in any of the university in kerala state
i want study PG in criminology in karnataka
i want to do pg in criminology by distance mode.can u plz tell me which institute will be good for me
i have gone through all the comments,am 27 yrs finished my Post graduation in Chemistry n working in some IT related sector n am not satisfied with it, but am very much interested in Criminology or Forensic Sciences,so i would like to go for distance mode in either of them.Can anyone suggest me the best institute or University?
Hello,
I have passed my 12th examination and now looking for a degree.I have interset in the feild of criminology. It would be pleasure if u’ll help me……
Hello’
i want to do pg in criminology masters degree can you help me.
i m interested in long distance pg in criminology.could u help me out!
Sir / Mam,
I am Doing my final year engineering (computer science). I would like to join criminology course, whether my BE qualification is enough for that course or what should i do for join criminology course. Plz guie me…..
hello,
i want to do masters in criminology.i m pursuing my bachelors in psychology.help
halo this is mr. sunil kumar….
i bring to ur esteem notice that i want trhe information regarding B.A CRIMINOLOGY or DIPLOMA IN CRIMINOLOGY.
so please kindly send me deatils to thos email id and even cpontact number as belw…
johnnystillalone@gmail.com
8008449213
send me the eligibility criteria… and colleges offering these course and i prefer the course to be in hyderbad mostly…and anywhere in india itself only.
my educational qualifications are 10+2 , c.e.c arts ,diploma in air hostess.,
give me details about any entrance exams or notifications regarding this course respectively.
THANKING YOU.
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Hi,
I would like to do graduation or diploma in Criminology.I would like to get information from you regarding the course.I completed my +2 with mpc.
Send me the eligibility criteria… and colleges offering these course and i prefer the course to be in vizag mostly…
am planing to do MA.criminology….what is the scope for it?? and will i get a job somewhere outside india?
am so much interested in criminology,as m studying PG in sociology,i also like to study criminology along ,plz provide me with the name of the institutes offering correspondence diploma or degree in criminology,i have done BA.LLB
i am 25years old and idid my post graduation in chemistryand also did BEd, but iam not that much interested in teaching, i have interest in forensic science, pls provide me the names of institute that offer me a correspondence diploma or degree in forensic science.And also provide me the information about the job career.
hi..m currently doing ms.se 3rd year..i like to do pg diploma in criminology and forensic science after completing my 5 years degree..i like 2 knw the best colleges in india offering tis course..i need complete details..plz send me
Hello .
I am doing my +12 in Science. I have always been interested in becoming a detective or a special agent and in catching criminals by applying strategies etc.
As far as i know , criminology is the best course i can choose for this profession.
I would be glad if you could kindly help me with the courses i should take in order to become a detective or something like that.
Also, i read the comments posted by others , and i have learned that there is no good future in India for this proffesion.
It would be great if you could help me sort out all my confusions by answering my answers.
Please contact me at firenbahawk@yahoo.co.in
Thank you.
sir
myself arjun pursuing +2 in bangalore and i am willing to graduate in criminology please help
sir
myself arjun pursuing +2 in bangalore willimg to graduate in criminology through distance education please help me.
HI MY NAME IS BHARATH IM FROM BANGLORE… MY NUMBER IS 8105000501… I HAVE DONE FITTER IN ITI (10+2)… NOW I DON’T WANT TO WORK IN TECHNICAL OR INDUSTRIAL FIELD… MY AIM IS TO BECOME A POLICE OFFICER…
*CAN I JOIN CRIMINILOGY COURSE WITH THE HELP OF MY ITI CERTIFICATE WHICH IS ALSO EQUAL INTERMEDIATE (10+2)…?
*AFTER COMPLETING CRIMINOLOGY DO I GET A JOB IN POLICE DEPARTMENT…? PLEASE HELP ME BECAUSE I HAVE ALREADY WASTED MY LAST 3 YEAR’S THINKING WHAT TO DO TO BECOME A POLICE OFFICER… AND U GUY’S HAVE ANY SUGGESTION’S FEEL FREE TO XPRESS… THANX…
Dear Viewers
Right now i have completed the M.A. criminology and police science degree and sincerely attempting to join in the department of police. i feel it is verily possible if we have sufficient source to enter into this field.
I was a journalist of an english daily till a month ago (June 2010). but now i am doing a govt job. can anyone tell me where from i can do a course on criminology in distance study.
hi i am sona gupta pursuing for B.L.S.LLB from mumbai university can i study criminal psychology side by side with law…
Hi I am Roshan Maloo from guwahati.I had completed my ll.b in the year 2002.I am member of Gauhati High Court .I want to go for a career in criminology.Can i go for a degree in criminology now.And kindly let me know about my career in the field of criminology
i am interested in doing MA in criminology.plz let me no any institute/ college conduct this course.thank you
My self ranvijay singh .ihave completed Ph.d in criminology from Lucknow University.i want better carrer in acadmic.kindly let meknow about my carrer.
i am a practising lawyer and i have passed M.A Criminology & police science, M.A police Administration,PG Diploma in Criminology & forensic science,apart from my B.E. Civil and LL.B DEGREES.Iam very much interested in teaching profession.kindly guide me in getting a suitable job.
hello sir i have completed my msc criminology from LNJN National Institute of Criminology and Forensic Science, New Delhi. can you suggest me any job in india or abroad. thanx
U can join for a one year diploma in private investigation after completing criminology.
You have done degree in criminology and just look for teaching profession? iF all of you will become professors who will become professionals? why dont join a crime investigation team in TV news
channels…I myself worked with investigative crime news team and its exciting
I’m Hemnath,I’m doing my pre-final year in B.E CSE.I wish to join in criminology but I ain’t know the details about courses offered and the eligibility criteria for joining the course..
So u please send me the details about it and I would like the course that deals with psychology too.
Dear sir, am saurabh working as police constable in UP Police , 12th passed & willing to be graduate in criminology.after that i want to be a police officer.please help me & tell me deeply about criminology degrees by correspodence or distence learning.mail me – saurabh246763@gmail.com,
or call me – +919761370261.
Thanks with regards
saurabh pathak
hi! m udai want to pursue PG by criminology n justice through distance. pzzzze call me 9760576226
hi..i have completed my B.E(ise) and i am not interested to do work in corporate world,and i am very interested in socials work n i also i like to work as police officers,and i want to know about master degree in criminology plz guide me,whether its a better field to start up my career ..because from my childhood i am very interested to work in this field..
Hello I am doing UGcourse(biotech) at present.My aim is to do MSC in criminology.so would anybody like to tell me the eligibilities to join in that course. thank u
Hello,I finished my engineering in cse.I want to do mse in criminology.pls suggest some good colleges and the elligibilities to join in this year itself.I wish someone will give me a reply soon..
i did my engineering in chemical. I am in a heart worth to do PG in criminology. My energy my blood streams all are showing only one path. The path to study about crime.
Dear sir/mam
pls help me out getting the best courses in bangalore for criminology after my pu..
pls aid n guide me as soon as possible…
dear sir and mam
i have done msc in psychology and i have done research work in criminology i want to get admition in m phill in criminal psychology can i do mphill online in criminal psychology pleas guide me
I want to join BSc forensic science. But collages offering this courses are limited. I like to do my studies in south india..please suggest names of collages in south india offering BSc forensic science.
I have gargantuan proud of being criminology candidate. This is the course which need quantum of courage to be afforded. The western countries are pioneer in this specialization and India itself hardly need to upgrade this police system just to par with international one that is supposed to be that of in developed nations viz western nations. To steer in this directions the study of criminology lend its hand to the concerned nation to be adopted should it needs. This is absolutely a challenging way to be faced with. The criminologists are destined to be getting more priority in governing activities and have to have opportunities in government sector in a very sensitive and highly insightful position. The Indian nation still lagging behind with other nation when the subject matter concerning the study of criminology and its forensic and its related. The whole country need this education and need to upgrade its police structure through the studies and research of this area. It has been transparent that there would be no fear about the job opportunities after having completed this valuable interest. The humanities augur well in several aspects. Along with subject knowledge the candidate must be ready to cater the needs of concern circumstances and lenient to new environment to be dealt with actual proceedings.
hey…i have read all the above cmnts…….
im a 12th std sutudnt…..n im intrstd in doin msc in criminology…..bt i hav heard tat ders no scope for criminology in india……is tat true?……..can ny1 hlp me out….n haan..also sugst colloges 4 msc in criminolgy….plss…do hlp……im really cnfusd…..
hey guys……pls provide me requrd info…..
I am a BSc graduate in zoology n want to be a forensic expert but I don’t know hw to get into that field
I had a query should I pursue a BSc in forensic science I am very much confused is there any scope in indin or should I try abroad
will i be able to get into the police department after i finish my ug in criminology
i have passed my 12th..could u please help me to find out colleges having b.sc. in criminology