MA / MSc /PGD Criminology Distance Education Mode 

Postgraduate Courses in Criminology Distance Education 2018 – MA/ MSc/ PGD Criminology generally  covers 3 aspects- criminology, forensic sciences and criminal justice. It is the scientific study of nature, extent, and causes and control of criminal behaviour in both the individual and society. And it is also related with practices and institutions of government directed at upholding social control, deterring and mitigating crime, and sanctioning those who violate laws with criminal penalties and rehabilitation efforts.

Under PG Criminology these are the popular courses offered:

• Master of Science (MSc) – Forensic Science
• Master of Science (MSc) – Criminology and Forensic Science
• Master of Arts (MA) – Criminology and Criminal Justice
• PostGraduate Diploma – PGD

Criminology is the area of study that focuses on the causes, consequences, and prevention of criminal behavior. It is especially helpful for members of law enforcement, such as detectives, police, probation officers and judges.

Distance education or distance learning is a way of delivering education and instruction, often on an individual basis, to students who are not physically present on campus.

Universities offering PG Courses in Criminology Distance Education

1) IGNOU, Delhi

• Master of Science (MSc) – Forensic Science
• Master of Science (MSc) – Criminology and Forensic Science
• Master of Arts (MA) – Criminology and Criminal Justice
• PGDCJ – PGD Criminal Justice

2) Madurai Kamaraj University, Directorate of Distance Education, Madurai

• MA in Criminology and Police Administration
• PGD in Criminology

3) Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Directorate of Distance and Continuing Education, Tirunelveli

MA in Criminology and Police Science

Post Graduate Diploma in

o Private Detectives & Security Management

o Criminology & Criminalistics

o Victimology & Victim Assistance

4) Bharathiar University, School of Distance Education, Coimbatore

• MA in Criminology and Police Administration

5) Global Open University, Nagaland

• M.Sc. in Criminology
• M.Sc. in Forensic Science

6)  Raksha Shakti University, Ahmedabad

• MA Criminology (DE)

Institutes offering Masters degree in Criminology in distance mode.