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Introduction/overview
Masters in Criminology is a 2 years degree program and the study of crime and criminal behavior informed by the basis of sociology and other non-legal departments, including statistics, psychology, economics and anthropology.
Criminologists investigate crime as an illegal action from society and punishes through the government’s legal system. Researchers concentrate on the prevention, causes and correction of crime.
The Criminology degree program trains students to evaluate and understand crimes and criminal profiles. Criminology classes use research, theory and practical methods to examine why people violate crimes and how to prevent them in the future. Masters in criminology also explores the social impact of crimes on victims and associations. Future criminologists can work in education, consulting, law enforcement and corrections etc.
Specializations Or Majors Of MS/MPhil Criminology
There are following specializations in Masters of criminology as:
- Criminological theory
- Criminal justice policy and program evaluation
- Research design and methods
- Statistics for criminal justice research
- Ethical issues in criminal justice
- Prosimians in criminal justice issues
- Policing and public policy
- Corrections and public policy
- Justice, law, and public policy
- Victimology
- White collar crime
- Comparative criminal justice systems
Scope And Career Of MS/MPhil Criminology
Criminology has a wide professional scope worldwide. Study masters in criminology can not only help to solve crimes but it can also help to prevent them in the first place.
After specializing in Criminology students have great job opportunities with good salary packages. Students can work in the public and private sectors such as FBI, CBI, NGOs, state police, central Police, human rights agencies, medical hospitals, etc.
- Police Officer
- Forensic Psychologist
- Criminal Profile
- Private Investigator
- Forensic Science Technician.
- Community Probation and Control Officer
- Loss prevention specialist
- Security managers
- Customs officers
- Corrections Administrators. Fire investigators
- Crime victim specialist
- Conservation officer
- Court administrator
- By law enforcement officer
- Airport security officer
- Border services officer
- Criminologist
- Domestic abuse investigator
- Government researcher
- Intelligence officer
- Domestic violence victim advocate
- Postal inspector
- Research assistant
- Financial examiners
- University professor
Work Place
There are many work places such as Government offices, psychological facilities, forensic labs, prisons or academic institutes if students want to work as a researcher.
Salaries in Pakistan of criminologists
The average salaries of criminologists in Pakistan is around 30,000 to 52,000 depending on the department being hired and experience of the students as well. In Punjab Police department a fresh Criminologist is employed for 45,000 per month without any experience.
MS/MPhil Criminology Duration And Credit Hours
MSc/MPhil is a 2 years degree program.
| Total Credit Hours | 66 credit hours |
| Course Work | 54 credit hours |
| Internship | 6 credit hours |
| Thesis | 6 credit hours |
Skills And Learning Outcomes Of MS/MPhil Criminology
Criminologists have keen observational and communicational skills and focused attention to energetically listen to victims and suspects.
- You can get knowledge of the roles of public and private agencies in regulation.
- You have the skills to explore and critically evaluate criminological theories about why people violate crime.
- You also have the ability to gather and determine information related to the prediction and management of criminal and wandering behaviors.
- You will be able to understand the causes of crime as well as planning for its prevention.
- An understanding of the criminal justice system from sociological, historical, political, and legal perspectives, also current theories and research work.
Related Programs
- Masters in Constitutional law
- Masters in Juvenile Delinquency
- Masters in Alcohol and Drug Abuse studies
- Masters in Criminal Justice Law
Fee Structure For MS/MPhil Criminology
University of Sargodha fee structure for MPhil criminology
| 1st semester (regular fee) | 21650 |
| 1st semester (self-fee) | 26250 |
| 2nd semester and onward (regular fee) | 14650 |
| 2nd semester and onward (self-fee) | 17750 |
Minhaj university Lahore fee structure of MPhil criminology
| Total fee | 364,500 |
| Admission fees | 27,500 |
| Additional charges | 2700 |
| Examination fee | 2500 |
| Total amount (at admission) | 30,200 |
| Installment | 42438 * 8 |
Also additional charges at the time of admission
| Library security fee(refundable)s | 2000 |
| Students card | 200 |
| Library and magazine fund | 500 |
| Total additional charges | 2700 |
Further Programs After MS Criminology
- PhD in criminology
- Integrated PhD criminology
- PhD in criminal justice
- PhD in sociology and criminology
Syllabus And Courses Of MS/MPhil Criminology
1st semester
| Introduction to criminology | 3 |
| Introduction to security studies | 3 |
| Computer application | 3 |
| National and international perspectives on crime and security | 3 |
| Crime and criminality theory and policy | 3 |
2nd semester
| Crime and security | 3 |
| Geographical information system | 3 |
| Criminal justice system of Pakistan | 3 |
| Research methods in criminology | 3 |
| Social statistics and criminology | 3 |
3rd semester
| Organization behavior HRD | 3 |
| Crime and criminally in Pakistan | 3 |
| Optional courses | - |
4th semester
| Optional courses | - |
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