MA Criminology, Criminalistics and Police Science at Ruhr University Bochum

Programme overview

Criminology, Criminalistics and Police Science at Ruhr University Bochum is a single-subject Master programme of 4 semesters (2 years), taught in German. What sets it apart: it closes a gap in the German educational system, contributing to securing qualification and quality. Special emphasis is placed on teaching methodological and technical skills in the areas listed below.

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years) | Study mode: full-time; German-taught | Intake: Winter semester | Location: Bochum, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

Specialisation areas: Criminology; Criminalistics; Prevention; Police science; Sociology and Social Research.

Career pathways

Typical career fields: in the civil service; in the fields of (public and private) social services (including judiciary social services); in the educational sector and in schools; media and public relations; companies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

No numerus clausus (admission-free); apply directly to the faculty. Language of instruction: German. Applicants are expected to bring: a (technical) university degree; at least one year work experience in a relevant profession. Suited for graduates of: Criminology; Social Work; Social pedagogy; Psychology; Law; Political science; Social sciences; Police science; and law enforcement or related subjects.

EUR 5,800 for the whole programme. Listed as '5.800 Euro' on the programme page; no per-year breakdown given Source

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

Apply through the official page: https://www.makrim.de/index.php/bewerbung

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