Criminology Courses in India
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.
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…
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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……
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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!