Program Overview

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Introduction to the Criminology Program

The Criminology program at Murdoch University is designed for students who wish to pursue criminology as their second major. This program has an excellent reputation in Dubai and offers students numerous growth and career opportunities.

Key Information

Duration and Course Structure

The program consists of 8 trimesters, to be completed in 3 years, or 6 trimesters to be completed in 2 years (fast-track), comprising 24 units and 72 credit points.

Intake Dates

The intake dates for the program are January, May, and September.

Mode of Delivery

The program is delivered on campus.

Fees

The tuition fee for the entire course is AED 179,880, inclusive of VAT. Note that tuition fees exclude the cost of course study materials.

About the Criminology Major

The Criminology program is based on an evidence-based approach to solving crimes and is designed for students completing their degrees in other majors. The program focuses on critical and creative thinking, effective communication, and the reasonable usage of knowledge. Students will study various theories of crime, psychological aspects of criminal behavior, and environmental factors that can lead to crime. The program also covers international and transnational crime, as well as the relationship between law and psychology.

Why Study Criminology at Murdoch?

Upon completing the Criminology program, students will be able to:

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

Career Opportunities

Completing the Criminology major at Murdoch University can lead to career opportunities such as:

• Data Scientist
• Forensic Analyst
• Social Researcher
• Criminal Investigation
• Additional careers in sociology

Course Structure

The Criminology Major consists of 24 credit points and includes the following units:

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

Recommended Double Majors

Recommended double majors for the Criminology program include:

• Accounting
• Human Resources Management
• Finance
• Psychological Science

Academic Entry Requirements

Students must meet the minimum academic qualifications required for admission to this course.

English Language Entry Requirements

Students must demonstrate English language proficiency before being admitted to this course.

Faculty Profiles – Criminology

Dr. Magdalena Mosanya

Dr. Magdalena Mosanya is the Discipline Lead for Psychology and Criminology, as well as a Student Counsellor at Murdoch University Dubai. She 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. Her research interests include intercultural communication, the well-being of third culture kids (TCKs), sports psychology, and women's emancipation.