Criminology
120 ECTS - MA degree
Examine trends and debates on crime and explore the interactions between politics, criminology and criminal justice, and the impact of public policy in these areas. Develop intellectual, critical and analytical skills in criminology and criminal justice. With good access to data in a small society at the forefront of change, the University of Iceland is an ideal platform for criminology research.
Two specialisations
Research Master´s in Criminology: For students who whish to emphasise research. 40 credits in mandatory courses, 30 credits in restrictive electives and 20 elective credits. MA thesis: 30 ECTS.On request it is possible to complete the MA Criminology program by a 60 ECTS MA thesis and subsequently reducing restricted elective credits.
Professional Master´s in Criminology: For students who want to focus on practical aspects of the speciality. 70 credits in mandatory courses, 10 credits in restricted electives and 10 credits in free electives. MA thesis: 30 ECTS.
Knowledge in social research methods and theories is preferable.
Why Iceland?
Iceland is not only an exciting place to live, study and explore. It is also an ideal research lab for sociologists. With its small population and extensive data resources, Icelandic society offers almost unique opportunities for social and criminology research.
Our teaching staff has expertise in a diverse range of subjects, many of particular relevance to Iceland: globalisation; gender and sexuality; inequality and social policies; crime, delinquency and criminal justice; mass protest; and sport and leisure. Recent areas of research also include health and welfare; methodology; and criminology.
Our Criminology MA is taught in English, enabling you to be part of an international community of students, living and studying in a small but remarkable society.
BA, B.Ed, or BS degree with First Class grades or equivalent. All international applicants, whose native language is not English, are required to provide results of the TOEFL (79) or IELTS (6.5) tests as evidence of English proficiency.
Knowledge in social research methods and theories is preferable.
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Contact us
Student and Teaching Service at the School of Social Sciences
Email: nemFVS@hi.is
Gimli, Sæmundargata
102 Reykjavík, Iceland
Open weekdays 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Tel. +354 525 4500
