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a year agoContributor-Level 9
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 academ
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
The major subjects in Criminology courses are criminal psychology, police administration, forensic medicine, penology, laws of crime and minor acts, and procedural law.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
No, NEET is not required for Criminology but you may require to clear the entrance exam required by the specific institution you are applying for.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
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.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Hi, you can go for the following job profiles after pursuing Criminology:
Job Profile (Criminology courses) | Average Annual Salary (in INR) |
|---|---|
Detectives | 6.2 LPA |
Crime Scene Analyst | 5.8 LPA |
Forensic Surgeon | 8.1 LPA |
Crime Intelligence Analyst | 7.5 LPA |
Consumer Advocate | 5.1 LPA |
Criminologist | 6 LPA |
Sociologist | 4.2 LPA |
Crime Investigator | 5.8 LPA |
Drug Policy Advisor | 6.4 LPA |
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, you can surely go for Criminology after class 12. To be considered eligibile for Criminology courses, you must have completed Class 12 from a recognised board with a minimum aggregate of 50% score.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Hi, you can skim through the below courses and decide which course would be best for you:
- BA in Criminology & Forensic Science, Psychology and Sociology
- Bachelor's Degree in Criminology
- Master's Degree in Criminology
- Masters in Criminal Law
- BSc (Hons) Criminal Psychology
Hope this helps!
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Hi, it can be observed that pursuing Criminology in Chennai can be quite inexpensive as most of the colleges have an average tuition fee of less than INR 1 lakh.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Hi, please refer below for the top Criminology colleges in Tamil Nadu with their tuition fee and eligibility criteria:
| College Name | Tuition Fee | Eligibility / Exams |
|---|---|---|
| Institute of Distance Education, University of Madras | INR 16,710 | Merit-Based |
| University of Madras | INR 3,000 | Merit-Based |
| Tamil Nadu Open University | INR 9,000 | Merit-Based |
| Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute | INR 1.08 lakh | Merit-Based |
Hope this helps!
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