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Academic Department Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu University Estd. 1990

Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice

Constituent Department of Manonmaniam Sundaranar (MS) University, Tirunelveli

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About Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice

Background, academic mission, and departmental profile

The Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice, since its establishment in 2003, has developed into an international hub of criminological and interdisciplinary research. Faculty members of the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice involve in high quality research in the areas of Juvenile Justice, Cyber Criminology, Child Protection and Victimology. The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Canada, and McGill University funded a Research project on Cyber Bullying to the department (2007-2008). The department is providing consultancy in the areas of Juvenile Justice, Child Protection to UNICEF and various other government agencies. The UGC has funded for a PG Diploma course in Victimology and Victim Assistance. The department's expertise in Juvenile Justice, Cyber Crimes and Victimology are widely acclaimed.

Courses Offered :


=> MSc Criminology & Criminal Justice Science
=> Ph.D in Criminology & Criminal Justice
=> PG Diploma in Victimology and Victim Assistance

Career opportunities :


=> Postgraduates of this programme may find employment in the following areas:
=> Research institutions dealing with the crime and criminal justice system such as Bureau of Police Research and Development; National Institute of Criminology and Forensic Science (NICFS); and National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB).

Entry Requirements :


=> A Post graduate degree with minimum 55% marks.
=> A pass in the entrance examination conducted by the Department and/or UGC-NET qualification.

Faculty Type Postgraduate Teaching Department
Affiliation Manonmaniam Sundaranar (MS) University, Tirunelveli
Campus Location Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu

Programs & Courses Offered

Academic qualifications and certifications administered by this department

=> MSc Criminology & Criminal Justice Science

Offered at Manonmaniam Sundaranar (MS) University, Tirunelveli

=> Ph.D in Criminology & Criminal Justice

Offered at Manonmaniam Sundaranar (MS) University, Tirunelveli

=> PG Diploma in Victimology and Victim Assistance

Offered at Manonmaniam Sundaranar (MS) University, Tirunelveli

Career opportunities :

Offered at Manonmaniam Sundaranar (MS) University, Tirunelveli

=> Postgraduates of this programme may find employment in the following areas:

Offered at Manonmaniam Sundaranar (MS) University, Tirunelveli

=> Research institutions dealing with the crime and criminal justice system such as Bureau of Police Research and Development

Offered at Manonmaniam Sundaranar (MS) University, Tirunelveli

National Institute of Criminology and Forensic Science (NICFS)

Offered at Manonmaniam Sundaranar (MS) University, Tirunelveli

and National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB).

Offered at Manonmaniam Sundaranar (MS) University, Tirunelveli

Entry Requirements :

Offered at Manonmaniam Sundaranar (MS) University, Tirunelveli

=> A Post graduate degree with minimum 55% marks.

Offered at Manonmaniam Sundaranar (MS) University, Tirunelveli

=> A pass in the entrance examination conducted by the Department and/or UGC

Offered at Manonmaniam Sundaranar (MS) University, Tirunelveli

NET qualification.

Offered at Manonmaniam Sundaranar (MS) University, Tirunelveli

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common queries about Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice

Where is the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice located?

The Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice is an academic teaching department of Manonmaniam Sundaranar (MS) University, Tirunelveli, located in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, India.

How can students enroll in courses offered by this department?

Admissions to courses offered by Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice are conducted as per Manonmaniam Sundaranar (MS) University, Tirunelveli guidelines, through institutional counseling, entrance examination results, or direct application via the official university portal.

What qualifications are awarded by Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice?

Depending on the curriculum, the department awards University diplomas, certificates, postgraduate degrees, and research fellowships accredited under Manonmaniam Sundaranar (MS) University, Tirunelveli.