| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
| 2025-03-01 | - |
Program Overview
The Criminology MSc program at the University of Nicosia equips graduates with advanced knowledge and research skills in criminology, preparing them for careers in law enforcement, criminal justice agencies, or academia. The program offers a comprehensive understanding of the criminal justice system and current criminological issues, covering a range of subjects including crime, its causes, victimization, and public response. Graduates can pursue careers in diverse settings such as law enforcement agencies, probation and parole services, correctional settings, social services, research and analysis for government or private consulting firms, non-government organizations, and academia.
Program Outline
Criminology (MSc, 1.5 Years or 3 Semesters) at the University of Nicosia: A Detailed Overview
Degree Overview:
Profile of the Programme:
This program equips graduates with advanced knowledge and research skills in criminology, preparing them for careers in law enforcement, criminal justice agencies, or academia. It offers a comprehensive understanding of the criminal justice system and current criminological issues, covering a range of subjects including:
- Crime and its extent
- Causes of criminal behavior and victimization
- Public response to crime
- Criminal justice issues
General Objectives:
- Equip students with advanced written and oral communication skills, as well as research techniques for independent contributions to the field of criminology and further research.
- Prepare students for pursuing careers in fields such as law enforcement, criminal justice agencies and/or academia.
- Provide students with knowledge and skills required by most criminal justice agencies.
Specific Objectives:
- Allow students to obtain specialised knowledge in criminology.
- Provide an advanced study of crime, its causes, victimization, and public responses.
- Develop a broad understanding of the criminal justice system and current criminological issues.
- Offer opportunities to examine a range of criminological subjects.
- Develop a thorough understanding of how criminological theories are applied to law enforcement and criminal justice agencies.
- Gain insight into motivations and factors behind deviant behavior, and the ways agencies work together to prevent, detect and combat crime.
- Critically examine various types of crimes from offender, victim and criminal justice perspectives.
Outline:
Structure:
The program requires completion of 90 ECTS credits over 1.5 years (3 semesters). It consists of core courses, elective courses, and a research project.
Core Courses:
- Criminological Psychology (10 ECTS): Explores the psychological factors contributing to criminal behavior and victimisation.
- Theories of Crime (10 ECTS): Examines major criminological theories and their application to understanding crime.
- Research Methods in Criminology (10 ECTS): Equips students with research skills and methodologies for conducting independent research in criminology.
- Criminal Justice (10 ECTS): Provides an overview of the criminal justice system, its institutions, and processes.
- Victimology (10 ECTS): Analyzes the role of victims in crime and the impact of victimization.
- Sex and Violent Offenders (10 ECTS): Investigates the characteristics, motivations, and treatment of sex and violent offenders.
- Research Project (20 ECTS): Students conduct independent research on a chosen topic in criminology and present their findings in a research project.
Elective Courses (students choose 10 ECTS):
- Cybercrime (10 ECTS): Examines the nature and impact of cybercrime, as well as strategies for prevention and control.
- Crime Prevention (10 ECTS): Explores various crime prevention strategies and their effectiveness.
- Juvenile Delinquency (10 ECTS): Analyzes the causes and consequences of juvenile delinquency and intervention strategies.
Assessment:
Course assessment typically comprises of a comprehensive final exam and continuous assessment (e.g., mid-terms, projects, class participation). Letter grades are calculated based on the combined weight of both components. A minimum cumulative grade point average (CPA) of 2.0 is required for graduation.
Teaching:
The program utilizes a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, seminars, group discussions, guest lectures, and case studies. Small class sizes ensure personalized attention and interaction with faculty. The program also features contributions from adjunct faculty and researchers with expertise in various criminological fields.
Careers:
Graduates can pursue careers in diverse settings such as:
- Law enforcement agencies
- Probation and parole services
- Correctional settings
- Social services
- Research and analysis for government or private consulting firms
- Non-Government Organizations
- Academia
Other:
- Admission Requirements: Bachelor's degree from a recognized university, GPA 2.7 or higher (6.5/10 Greek Universities, 2nd Class (Hons) UK), satisfactory performance in personal interview, and two letters of recommendation.
- English Language Proficiency: Required for non-native English speakers.
- Learning Outcomes: Upon completion, students will demonstrate skills in:
- Employing principles and practices of social and criminological research.
- Engaging critically with contemporary developments and debates concerning crime and criminology.
- Applying criminological principles and concepts to real-life situations in the criminal justice field.
- Recognizing the intertwinement of psychological and sociological theories relevant to understanding crime and criminal behaviour.
- Demonstrating reflective understanding of comparative and applied criminal justice.
- Critically evaluating theory, research and practice in criminology.
- Evaluating the various ways for crime control and crime prevention.
- Showing evidence of in-depth knowledge of the changing nature of crime and victimisation.
- Examining the role of the victim in the overall criminological spectrum.
- Enhancing their understanding of the contribution of forensic psychology to all levels of the criminal justice system.
- Critically assessing the various forms of violent and sexual offending, as well as methods of evaluation and management of such offenders.
- Demonstrating an enhanced knowledge of research conducted in the field of violent and sexual offending patterns.
- Appraising current trends and developing issues in juvenile delinquency.
- Evaluating the current developments in police and policing as well as compare different policing practices.
- Assessing the evolution and impact of cybercrime to society, and the difficulties law enforcement agencies face worldwide.
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