BA Criminology Syllabus, Subjects, Semester Wise, Year Wise, Core Subjects, Elective, Books

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BA Criminology is a 3 year undergraduate program which provides knowledge about crime, behavioral deviance, behavioral science related to crime, criminal justice administration and other topics related to crime and law.

The syllabus of BA Criminology is not that vast and is bifurcated into 6 semesters. This course provides knowledge about the existing crimes in society. Some of the important topics that are covered are criminal laws, introduction to criminology, police administration, criminal psychology, penology and correctional administration etc. This course comprises core as well as elective subjects along with fieldwork and projects.

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BA Criminology has a wide scope in both public as well as the private sector. Some of the top choices among the candidates are crime investigator, private detective, prison manager, law enforcement officer, medical investigation officer etc. The average salary of a BA Criminology graduate range between INR 2.5 L - 11 LPA.

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BA Criminology Course Details
BA Criminology Syllabus
BA Criminology Subjects

3.1 First Year

3.2 Second Year

3.3 Third Year

BA Criminology and Police Administration Syllabus
BA Criminology elective Subjects
BA Criminology Top Colleges
BA Criminology Books
BA Criminology Syllabus: FAQs

BA Criminology Syllabus: Course Details

Tabulated below are some of the important insights about the BA Criminology course which will the candidates to decide their course,

Degree	Undergraduate
Full form	Bachelor of Arts in Criminology
Duration	3 years
Age	Candidate must be minimum 17 years of age
Minimum Eligibility	Candidate must have completed 10+2 from a recognized institute with minimum aggregate of 50% or above in any discipline
Average Fees	INR 3000 - 80,000
Average Salary	INR 5.50 L - 11 LPA
Employment Roles	Crime Investigator, Private Detective, prison Manager, law enforcement officer, correctional counselor
Employment Sectors	Government and private forensic science laboratories, CBI, RAW, Prison Department, Expert Witnesses, Private detective agencies, Prison Psychologist.

BA Criminology Syllabus

The syllabus of BA Criminology aims to provide in-depth knowledge about crime for study purposes in our society. It involves knowledge about different sociology of crime and laws. The course comprises core as well as elective subjects along with classroom lectures, projects and field work.

Tabulated below is the syllabus of BA Criminology semester wise for your knowledge,

SEMESTER I	SEMESTER II
Introduction to Criminology	Criminological and Victimological Theories
Criminal Laws	Human Behaviour and Criminology
oPrinciples of Criminology	Police Administration
SEMESTER III	SEMESTER IV
Criminal Psychology	Penology and Correctional Administration
Cyber Crime and Security	Tourism Crime and Security Management
SEMESTER V	SEMESTER VI
Juvenile Delinquency	Sociology of Crime and Deviance
Biology and Psychology of Crime	Vigilance and Internal Security Management
Drug Abuse and Deaddiction	Police Administration and Forensic Science
Victim-offender counseling	-

BA Criminology Subjects

BA Criminology is a 3-year undergraduate course that focuses on the criminal psychology, various criminal laws, the role of police in preventing criminal activities, other various types of crimes and punishments and prevention. Some of the subjects of BA Criminology are:

Introduction to Criminology
Principles of Criminology
Criminal Laws
Police Administration
Juvenile Delinquency
Cyber crime and security

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BA Criminology First Year Subjects

Introduction to Criminology- This subject focuses on the introduction to the criminal mind and the psyche and behavior emitted by a criminal.
Criminal laws- This subject introduces the criminal laws that have been formed and introduced by the Indian Penal Code and Criminal Procedure Code.
Police Administration- Police administration focuses on the role and responsibility of the police to control crimes.

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BA Criminology Second Year Subjects

Criminal Psychology- This subject focuses on the psychology and pattern of behavior displayed by a criminal.
Cyber crime and security- This subject focuses on online crimes that take place and how one can prevent being a victim of those crimes.
Tourism Crime and Security Management- This subject focuses on the crimes that take place with tourists and the ways they can be prevented.

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BA Criminology Third Year Subjects

Juvenile Delinquency- This subject focuses on the crimes committed by children below the age of 18 and the punishments that are there for them.
Victim-offender counseling- This subject focuses on the victim and the counseling the victim should go through to overcome the trauma of experiencing a stressful situation.
Drug Abuse and Deaddiction- This subject focuses on the topic of drug abuse among people and the process of deaddiction and rehabilitation.

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BA Criminology and Police Administration Syllabus

BA Criminology and Police Administration is a 3 year undergraduate program aimed to provide in-depth knowledge of various aspects of Criminology and Police administration. Some of the top subjects included are fundamentals of criminology, criminal psychology, law of crime and minor acts, police administration and procedural law etc.

Tabulated below is the detailed syllabus of BA Criminology and Police Administration provided for your reference,

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Year I	Year II
Language Paper I	Language Paper II
English Paper I	English Paper II
Principles of Criminology	Police Administration
Criminal Laws	Penology and Correctional Administration
Human Behavior and Criminology	Contemporary Crimes
Indian Constitution and Criminal Justice	Psychology of Crime and Delinquency
Year III
Police Station Management	Management of Vigilance and Security Private Investigation and Detection
Counseling and Guidance	NGOs and Criminal Justice Administration
Human Rights and Study of Police Administration	Victim and Offender right

BA Criminology Electives

BA Criminology is a course comprising core as well as elective subjects. The subjects of BA Criminology form an understanding of criminal behavior and deeds, the cause and their impact on society. Some of the important subjects are given below,

Fundamentals of criminology
Criminal psychology
Police science and forensic science
Law of crimes and minor acts
Police administration and procedural law
Forensic medicine

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BA Criminology Top Colleges

India is home to more than 30 colleges offering BA Criminology courses. This course can be pursued from a distance as well. Some of the top institutes are MKU DDE, Jharkhand Raksha Shakti university etc. Some of the top colleges offering BA Criminology courses are tabulated below for your reference,

Check: Top BA Criminology Colleges in India

Name of the College	Average fees (INR)
St. Thomas College, Thrissur	2020
Bangalore University	1857
Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences	96,100
Dr. Harisingh Gour University	4300
SBRR Mahajana First Grade College	56,400
Vani Sakkare Government First Grade College	2527
Acharya Institute of Graduate Studies	1,02,000
Institute of Distance Education	7500
Tamil Nadu Open University	6600
St. Philomena's College	34,858

BA Criminology Books

The books for BA Criminology are available both in the market as well as offline. These reference books are some of the top books from which candidates can take reference to pursue the course and get in-depth knowledge about the topics related to criminology. Some of the top books are along with their authors are tabulated below for your reference,

Name of the book	Author
New Horizons in Criminology	Barnes, H.E & Teeters, N.K
Encyclopedia of Victimology and Crime prevention	Bonnie, S Fisher & STeven, P. La
Introduction to Criminology	David, Kauzlarich and Hugh D. Barlow
Principles of criminology	Sutherland, E.H and Cressey, Donald

BA Criminology Syllabus: FAQs

Ques. How many subjects are there in BA Criminology?

Ans. This course comprises core as well elective subjects. The course has 8- 9 core subjects and 4 elective subjects although it depends on college also.

Ques. Is BA Criminology a good career?

Ans.. Yes, Criminology is one of the best career options for those who want to make a career in law or other related services. There are several agencies and NGOs looking to hire candidates of Criminology.

Ques. Which is better BSc Criminology or BA criminology?

Ans. Both are equal, the only difference is the BSc criminology is more science based and BA criminology is arts and humanities based.

Ques. What are the jobs of BA Criminology?

Ans. Candidates can work in different areas such as uniformed services, public administration, prison administration, CBI, etc.

Ques. Does criminology have math ?

Ans. No, not as such but basic knowledge of mathematics, statistics, calculus and data analytics is required.

Ques. What is the duration of BA Criminology?

Ans. The duration of BA Criminology range between 3- 4 years depending upon the college.

Ques. Can Criminologists work in court?

Ans. Yes, they can work in the courtroom but not practice as an advocate. They can work at prisons, police stations, government agencies, NGOs etc

Ques. What is the eligibility of Criminologist ?

Ans. To be a Criminologist, a bachelor degree in criminology is mandatory. A postgraduate degree is also preferable.

Ques. What is the average salary of a Criminologist?

Ans. The average salary of a Criminologist ranges between INR 2.5 LPA to 11 LPA. However, it can increase with experience, knowledge and skills.

Ques. What skills are required for Criminology?

Ans..A good knowledge of statistics, data analytics, keeping statistics of crime rates, victims etc are some of the important skills for criminology.