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- UNIVERSITIES OFFERING CRIMINOLOGY IN NIGERIA
Criminology In Nigeria – What is Criminology? Criminology is the scientific study of crime, including its causes, responses by law enforcement, and methods of prevention. It is a sub-group of sociology, which is the scientific study of social behaviour. - Criminology is an interdisciplinary course that involves biology, statistics, psychology, psychiatry, economics, and anthropology.
There are only a few Nigerian universities offering criminology. That means, graduate criminologists will not look for employment years after graduation. This is because the demand for Criminologists is very high while the supply is quite low. This makes it a very lucrative course to study in the university.
Here are the universities offering criminology in Nigeria.AAUA – Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State, Nigeria.
ACHIEVERS University, Owo, Ondo State, Nigeria.
Bayero University, Kano, Kano State, Nigeria.
CALEB – Caleb University, Imota, Lagos State, Nigeria
Chrisland University, Owode, Ogun State, Nigeria.
Federal University, Dutse, Jigawa State, Nigeria.
Kwararafa University, Wukari, Taraba State, Nigeria
POLAC – Nigerian Police Academy, Wudil, Kano State, Nigeria.
NOUN – National Open University of Nigeria.
SALEM University, Kogi State, Nigeria.
University Of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria. - FUOYE–Federal University Oye Ekiti, Ekiti state.
- UNILAG–University of Lagos, Lagos state.
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Job opportunities for Criminologists.
There are many places where a criminologist can work. He/she could make a career out of them. They include the following places.Community development worker
Detective
police officer
Prison officer
Probation officer
Social worker
Youth worker
Adult guidance worker
Charity officer
Housing manager/officer
Local government officer
Paralegal
Social researcher
Solicitor
Mental health support and drug rehabilitation
Housing (as housing officers or in outreach support roles)
As homelessness officers, and in refugee and victim support/counselling private security
In law practices etc.
These and many more are the opportunities available to a criminology graduate.What is required to study criminology?
General requirements and subjects needed to study Criminology in Nigeria are: - The O’Level requirements A minimum of 5 credits in: English Language Mathematics Economics Any two subjects from Arts or Social Sciences (not more than two sittings for History, Civics or Geography)
Direct Entry requirements Two “A” Level passes in Government, Economics, Sociology, Geography, Civics, History, and any other (Hausa or IS) IJMB with nine points and above. National Diploma in Criminal Justice, Law, or Public Administration, with passes at lower credit or higher grade. A first Degree from any recognized university within or outside Nigeria.What is the JAMB combination for Criminology? JAMB/UTME subject combination for Criminology is:
English Language Economics
Any subject from this list: Government History Geography Literature in English French Hausa Christian Religious Studies/Islamic Studies .How many years is a Criminology course in Nigeria?
BSc. Criminology & Security Studies is a four-year bachelor’s degree program. - However, you can do it for three years at UNILORIN or other universities offering Criminology in Nigeria if you get Direct Entry admission without JAMB.
- Does UNILAG offer Criminology?
UNILAG is the leading state university that offers criminology in Nigeria. - Is Criminology studied in UNILAG?
Criminology is not widely studied in Nigeria. Hence, UNILAG is among the few tertiary institutions offering this course.
