Criminology

MajorUndergraduateCriminology

About This Programme

Offered as a SECOND MAJOR only, taken alongside a primary major such as Accounting, Human Resources Management, Finance or Psychological Science. An evidence-based approach to understanding and solving crime, covering policing and crime prevention, criminal behaviour, international crimes, and psychology and law.

Course Highlights

  • Offered as a SECOND MAJOR only, alongside your primary degree
  • Evidence-based approach to understanding and solving crime
  • Pairs well with Accounting, HR Management, Finance or Psychological Science
  • No extra fee or duration when taken as a double major

What You'll Study

Taken as a second major within another Murdoch Dubai bachelor's degree, over 3 years (8 trimesters) or 2 years fast-track (6 trimesters). Three intakes a year: January, May and September.

Course structure

  • BRD205 Crime Through the Ages3 credits
  • PSY285 Psychology: Social Bases of Behaviour3 credits
  • CRM100 Introduction to Criminology3 credits
  • CRM201 Policing and Crime Prevention3 credits
  • CRM203 Criminal Behaviour3 credits
  • CRM219 International and Transitional Crimes3 credits
  • CRM389 Psychology and Law3 credits
  • PSY173 Introduction to Psychological Research Methods3 credits

Entry Requirements

English: IELTS 6.0 (no band below 6.0), TOEFL iBT 60 or PTE 50.

Designed for students completing a bachelor's degree in another major. Meet the academic and English requirements of your primary degree.

Careers

Forensic Analyst, Social Researcher, Criminal Investigation, Data Scientist, and roles across sociology and community services.

Programme Details

Award

Criminology (MJ-CRME) - second major only

Start Date

January, May & September

Typical Offer

Meets the entry requirements of your primary bachelor's degree

Duration

3 years

Qualification

Second Major

Subject Area

Criminology

Campus

Dubai

Study Pattern

Full-time

Delivery Format

On campus