BA Criminology

Criminology is the study relating to crimes,  their occurrence, and prevention. This subject deals with the types of crimes, nature of crimes, crime rate, and future control to ensure a safe society for the people. As the number of crimes is rising rapidly, more students are opting for this course. Criminology aims to comprehend the dynamics, patterns, and patterns of criminal behaviour as well as how it affects people and communities. 

Understanding the origins and effects of criminal behaviour is a multidisciplinary field that incorporates ideas from sociology, psychology, law,  anthropology,  and other academic fields. Criminologists investigate criminal behavior's reasons, look at patterns of criminal activity, and assess how crime affects both people and society as a whole.

There are numerous reasons why candidates should pursue BA Criminology courses. Candidates pursuing BA Criminology courses get a chance to serve justice to the common people, thereby contributing to the society. Also, there are diverse career options in the field of criminology and candidates pursuing BA Criminology courses gain relevant skills such as critical thinking, problem solving, time management, effective thinking, etc.., which can help them make a fruitful career in this field.

Usually, there is no age limit for Criminology course of any academic level. If you are planning to take admission in Criminology course then make sure that you that have the required academic qualifications and you fulfil the marks criteria.

BA Criminology admissions are based on both merit and entrance procedures. Candidates who wish to enrol into BA Criminology courses on merit basis need to clear class 12 with at least 50% aggregate in any discipline from a recognised board.

You can also consider preparing for entrance exams like CUET for enrolling into your desired colleges since some universities require candidates to clear the cutoff scores of the entrance exams.

Common University Entrance Test (CUET) UG is an entrance examination conducted for admission to undergraduation programs offered by various central, state, private and deemed universities. Candidates willing to take admission to undergraduation programme in streams like Science, Humanities, Commerce, Law and Management must appear for the CUET UG exam when conducted.

The entrance examination assesses candidates at various levels: Language, domain knowledge and general aptitude. CUET UG is conducted annually in computer based mode. CUET UG scores are accepted by more than 300 universities across India. 

The maximum total marks for the CUET UG 2025 exam is 250. However, the actual total marks you can score depend on the number of subjects you choose during the application process. According to the newly revised CUET exam pattern, candidates can now select up to 5 subjects. However, different universities have different subject combination criteria. So candidates are adviced to check the university-wise eligibility criteria and subject mapping for their desire UG course.

For instance, the subject combination for B.Com at Allahabad University is English or Hindi, Accountancy/Book Keeping, and General Test. Therefore, according to 250 marks per subject, the total maks will be 750.

The following are topics which are covered in the CUET UG exam: 

• General Knowledge, Current Affairs
• General mental ability, Numerical ability
• Reasoning (Simple application of basic Mathematical concepts, quantitative arithmetic, algebra geometry, and statistics)
• Logical and analytical reasoning

Hi, it can be observed that pursuing Criminology in India can be quite inexpensive as most of the colleges have an average tution fee of less than INR 1 lakh. 

Whether pursuing BA criminology course through distance mode is beneficial or not depends on the candidate. Distance learning courses are mainly pursued by those who are working professionals and wish to pursue these courses alongside their work or job. This allows them to easily concentrate on their work while alongside focusing on gaining degrees through pursuing Distance or Online courses.

 The main topics included in the curriculum of Criminology include Introduction to Criminology, Types of Crime, Causes of Crime, Firearms and ammunition, Fingerprints, Preparation of Summons and Warrants. Graduates can find employment in non-profit or social organisations that combat crime after gaining knowledge of these topics. They may also work for the government in divisions such as law enforcement, social reform, or the court.

No, BA Criminology syllabus equips the candidates with some necessary skills such as problem solving, critical thinking, time management, effective communication, etc. required to survive in this industry. Candidates having a passion for learning about this field of Criminology will find the curriculum interesting and gain relevant insights everyday to expand their knowledge.

BA Criminology courses can be pursued from either of the two universities and depends on the choice of the candidate. Factors such as budget, distance, location, etc., can influence the decision of candidates to choose their desired college. Both of these institutions will help in shaping the career path of the students by offering them the relevant knowledge and skills required to make a successful career in this field.

According to Naukri.com, the salary for criminology professionals in India is INR 3.5 Lacs per year,  with the potential to climb to INR 25 Lacs per year as job experience increases. In the early stages of their careers, criminologists can also choose to work as freelancers for firms like Microsoft, HDFC, PwC, etc., and can anticipate receiving a stipend of about INR 5 Lacs year. 

Aspirants can see the below table for more job related information. 

A few areas where Criminology graduates can work are Forensic departments, non-governmental organizations,  Human Rights Agencies, the National Institute of Social Defence, the Intelligence Bureau, the Central Bureau of Investigation, Police departments, and Educational Institutes. Even some mulit-national companies hire fraud analysts, fraud prevention analysts, and cyber crime analysts, and researchers in digital forensics. Click to read the Cyber Crime Course.

Criminology research uses a variety of methods, including:

Quantitative methods: These are the primary methods used to study the causes and distribution of crime. Quantitative methods include survey research, field research, and evaluation research of the criminals and there nature.

Case studies: These are the methods that allow for a detailed analysis of specific cases, such as a juvenile delinquent or an institution.

Mixed methods research: This method combines elements of qualitative and quantitative research. 

Experimental methods: These are the methods which are sometimes used in criminology research. 

Hi, profession as a judge is considered to be the highest earning position. Judges preside over proceedings, interpreting the law, determining the facts, deciding the outcime, ensuring a fair trial, instructing the jury, etc. Other high paying criminology jobs include Crime  Intelligence Analyst, Drug Policy Advisor, Forensic Psychologist, Forensic Analyst, Lawyer, etc.

There are different theories of crime in criminology course, here are some theories related to crime:

• Social disorganization theory 
• Labeling theory
• Biological and psychological theories of crime
• Rational choice theory
• Classical criminology
• Social learning theory
• Developmental criminology
• Social control theory