Criminology is a subset of sociology (a core social science discipline) and includes the scientific study of crime and criminal behaviour, including its disclosure, causes, legal aspects, control, and most importantly, rehabilitation.
What can I do (Roles Available) ?
Criminologist
Private Detectives
Crime Investigators
Crime Scene Analyst
Crime Laboratory Analyst
Crime Intelligence Analyst
Community Corrections Coordinator
Where can I work?
CBI
CID
Narcotics Bureau
Intelligence Bureau
Indian Police Service
Amazon
Standard Chartered Bank
Barclays
NA
Independent Criminology Consultant
Positives
High demand
Good growth
New field with a progressive career
Evolving field
Huge impact on the society
Challenges
Low starting salary
Demanding work
Low work-life balance
Key Skills Required
Domain knowledge
Technical skills
Good observation skills
Attention to detail
Communication skills
Leadership
Problem solving ability
Critical thinking
Team work
Research skills
What Should I study ?
Pathway 1
Class XII in any stream; Graduation in any discipline; MA (Criminology & Justice).
Pathway 2
Class XII in Arts stream; BA (Psychology); MA (Criminology & Police Administration)/PG Diploma in Criminology.
Pathway 3
Class XII in Science stream; B.Sc (Forensic Science); M.Sc (Criminology).
Top colleges in India and Abroad
Lok Nayak Jayaprakash National Institute of Criminology & Forensic Science, New Delhi https://nicfs.gov.in/nicfs/