International students must be able to demonstrate English language proficiency before being admitted to this course.
At Murdoch University, we’ve designed a special program for students who want to take criminology courses in the UAE as their second major. Our criminology program has an excellent reputation in Dubai and offers students many growth and career opportunities.
8 trimesters, to be completed in 3 years, or 6 trimesters to be completed in 2 years (fast-track), 24 units, 72 credit points
January, May, September
On campus
AED 174,600 for the entire course (24 units).
Tuition fees are inclusive of VAT.
Our program in criminology and psychology is specifically designed for those students who are finishing their degrees in other majors. It is based on an evidence-based approach to solving crimes. Taking this course will give the students more career options and opportunities for growth. After the program, all the students will gain a bunch of skills, including critical and creative thinking, effective communication, and reasonable usage of their knowledge.
During the program, the students will study the various theories of crime and focus on the psychological aspects of criminals’ behaviour as well as what environmental factors can affect people to commit crimes. Having deep knowledge about all these things will help our students conduct effective investigations and prevent possible crimes in the future. The program also covers international and transnational crime, as well as the relationship between law and psychology. As time passes, all the students will become proficient in oral and written arguments and will master their research skills.
After passing the whole course in criminology at Murdoch University, you’ll be able to do the following:
By completing the criminology major at Murdoch University, you will have the following career opportunities:
International students must be able to demonstrate English language proficiency before being admitted to this course.
Dr Magdalena Mosanya holds a PhD in Psychology from the Institute of Psychology of the Polish Academy of Sciences, an MSc in psychology from Middlesex University, and an MA in cultural anthropology and communication from Silesian University. She is the Discipline Lead for Psychology and Criminology, as well as Student Counsellor at Murdoch University Dubai.
Dr Magdalena’s extensive research experience is reflected in her authorship of numerous scientific publications and speeches given at international conferences. Her research interests span a wide range of areas, including intercultural communication, the well-being of third culture kids (TCKs), sports psychology, and women’s emancipation. In addition, she is proficient in various therapeutic approaches, such as cognitive-behavioural therapy and EMDR.