PROGRAMME TITLE
Degree: Master of Social Sciences
Major: Criminology
PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES
This programme aims to achieve academic excellence, serve the needs of the local criminal justice community, and contribute to a safer and more just society in Macao, China, and beyond. The Master’s programme provides an advanced education for qualified college graduates and professionals who work in governmental and non-governmental agencies and related institutions. It is designed to increase students’ academic knowledge, critical thinking ability, problem-solving skills, and research competence that will prepare them for future roles as capable administrators, practitioners, educators, and researchers. It also prepares students for a more advanced study leading to a doctoral degree in criminology or a related field.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- The applicants should meet the requirements of the Admission Regulations for Master’s Degree published annually by the Graduate School at University of Macau;
- Applicants from all academic disciplines are welcome to apply, but preference will be given to applicants with a Bachelor’s degree in criminology/criminal justice, law, sociology, psychology, public health, political science, public administration, and economics.
PERIOD OF STUDY
The period of study is normally two academic years.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Students must complete at least 30 credits of coursework, achieve a cumulative GPA of 2.3 or above, and pass the oral defense of their theses in order to graduate.
MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION
The medium of instruction is English and is supplemented with Chinese.
* For more information please visit the Graduate School
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