Introduction to Criminology
Criminology is the branch of sociology that deals with the scientific study of law enforcement and the criminal justice system and various methods of preventing the crime. Criminology is the interdisciplinary study of different subjects such as biology, statistics, psychology, psychiatry, economics and anthropology.
Criminology is the most challenging field that has taken shape in the recent years. Unfortunately, the increased crime rates in various countries have created a demand for the criminology professionals to a larger extent. They are responsible to crack the crime and deliver justice to the victim and ensure that the guilty is punished under the judicial system of the country.
Few words about BA Criminology course
The BA Criminology is a three-year undergraduate course that is offered by various institutes and colleges across the country. The criminology course is the most challenging one and its application is directly linked to the occurrence of the crime. The aspirants seeking admission to BA Criminology should have completed their PUC or 10+2 classes in arts or science streams with good percentages. The BA Criminology course prepares the students to understand the criminal behaviour, cause of the crime, impact of the crime on the victim and society. The BA Criminology students gain extensive knowledge and skills of different areas like sociology, psychology and analytical ability.
The BA Criminology course is best suited for the students who have good analytical skills, research skills and sense of justice. The course helps the students to develop many skills like strong communication skills, research skills, analytical skills and problem solving skills during tenure of their degree.
Eligibility and Admissions
The basic eligibility for BA Criminology course is that the students must have passed their PUC or 10+2 classes in arts or science streams with good percentages.
The admission to the course is done based on merit and management modes.
Merit Admissions
Some reputed colleges conduct entrance exams for the course to choose the right candidates. The merit-based admissions are based on the entrance exams (conducted if any) by the institutes. There are some colleges that choose the right candidates based on the marks secured by them in their 12 th classes and by announcing merit lists based on percentages of the candidates.
