M.A. (Criminology and Police Administration)

Master of Arts in Criminology and Police Administration Course Details

M.A. Criminology and Police Administration or Master of Arts in Criminology and Police Administration is a postgraduate criminology course. Students acquire knowledge and skills related to the development of modern criminological thought and the integration of theory and practice in the field of criminology. Criminology is the scientific study of causes, nature and control of criminal behaviour in society and an individual. Subjects studied under this degree are Criminal Law, Special Laws, Police Psychology, Criminology and forensic science.

Master of Arts in Criminology and Police Administration Eligibility

• Aspiring students should have passed graduation in any discipline from a recognized University with at least 50% marks in the aggregate or 45% marks in one of the following subjects: public administration, political science, history, psychology, economics, sociology, and social work, criminology, anthropology, any discipline of management, arts or social sciences. Or Graduate Police officers with ten years of service shall also be eligible.

Master of Arts in Criminology and Police Administration Duration - 2 Years

Master of Arts in Criminology and Police Administration Employment Areas

• Banks & Financial Institutions
• Correctional Institutions
• Counselling Agencies
• Court Systems
• Drug Enforcement Agencies
• Insurance Companies
• Local Police Divisions
• Non-Profit Agencies
• Private Investigation Agencies
• Rehabilitation & Correction Departments
• Retailers
• Treasurer Departments

Master of Arts in Criminology and Police Administration Job Types

• Administration and Security Manager
• Forensic Lab Executive
• Police Officer
• Research Officer
• Security Specialist
• Teacher & Lecturer