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Criminology (second major only)

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Criminology (second major only)

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.

Key Information

Duration and course structure

8 trimesters, to be completed in 3 years, or 6 trimesters to be completed in 2 years (fast-track), 24 units, 72 credit points

Intake dates

January, May, September

Mode of delivery

On campus

Fees

AED 174,600 for the entire course (24 units).

Tuition fees are inclusive of VAT.

About our Criminology major

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.

Why study Criminology at Murdoch?

After passing the whole course in criminology at Murdoch University, you’ll be able to do the following:

  • Describe the causes, interventions, and prevention of criminal behaviour from sociological, historical, legal, and psychological perspectives
  • Distinguish between various forms of international and transnational crime leveraging the relevant legal and policy dimensions;
  • Communicate with a variety of audiences in a way that adheres to criminological standards
  • Critically analyse current research results from a criminology viewpoint to arrive at conclusions that are supported by the available data;
  • Utilise your knowledge and abilities to recognise diversity, the rights of others, and their perspectives in a variety of contexts by conducting independent research.

Career opportunities

By completing the criminology major at Murdoch University, you will have the following career opportunities:

  • Data Scientist
  • Forensic Analyst
  • Social Researcher
  • Criminal Investigation
  • Additional Careers in Sociology

Course structure

  • BRD205 | 3cp | Crime Through the Ages
  • PSY285 | 3cp | Psychology: Social Bases of Behaviour
  • CRM100 | 3cp | Introduction to Criminology
  • CRM201 | 3cp | Policing and Crime Prevention
  • CRM203 | 3cp | Criminal Behaviour
  • CRM219 | 3cp | International and Transitional Crimes
  • CRM389 | 3cp | Psychology and Law
  • PSY173 | 3cp | Introduction to Psychological Research Methods
MJ-CRME Criminology

Recommended double majors

  • Psychology

English language entry requirements

International students must be able to demonstrate English language proficiency before being admitted to this course.

See requirements

Faculty profiles – Criminology

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.

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