The programme is grounded in rigorous theoretical analysis and empirical inquiry, equipping students with the knowledge to understand, evaluate and challenge contemporary debates arising in criminology and criminal justice within global context.
It aspires to be a leading post-graduate programme for critical, interdisciplinary understanding of criminology. It seeks to connect academic scholarship with real world challenges by providing courses on violence, policing, punishment, inequality, surveillance, migration, environmental harm, and digital transformation in criminal justice.
The programme is guided by the principle that crime and justice must be understood as globally interconnected phenomena. Reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of criminology, the programme welcomes students from across the globe with diverse academic and professional background.
Certified by the Ministry of Education, Govt. Of India, JGU is 1 of the only 4 private institutions in India to have this status. It is also UGC recognised.
JGU has been ranked as the First & Best Private University in India in the prestigious OUTLOOK-ICARE India’s Top Universities Rankings 2024 for the fourth consecutive year.
O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) has been awarded the prestigious AACSB International Accreditation
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| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| Green Criminology and Environmental Harm | 5 |
| General Principles of Criminal Law | 5 |
| Victimology and Restorative Justice | 5 |
| Media ,Youth and Gender in Contemporary Criminology | 5 |
| Total Credits | 20 |
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| AI, Cyber Crime and Digital Justice Elective | 5 |
| Transnational and Organised Crime Elective | 5 |
| Total Credits | 10 |
Capstone/Thesis/Experiential Learning - 10 Credits
All enrolled participants must successfully complete one of the following components - Thesis / Capstone / Experiential Learning—to fulfil programme requirements and be awarded the degree. Participants must select one of the three options, each carrying. In all three options, submission of a final report is mandatory for assessment.
Eligibility:
Eligibility - Bachelor’s Degree with 50% and above in any field, preferably, Psychology, Sociology, Law, Political Science, or Social Work graduates with no mandatory requirement for professional experience
Selection Criteria - The applicants are required to submit an application, transcripts, and a statement of purpose. The final selection will be based on a short personal interview.
Total Tution Fee: 2,75,000
| Fee | Amount | Due Date |
| Registration Amount | INR 25,000 | Upon acceptance of Offer Letter |
| Instalment 1 | INR 1,25,000 | Before Batch Commencement |
| Instalment 2 | INR 1,25,000 | By 15th Jan 2027 |
Optional: Immersion programme for 1,50,000 INR, enquire now for more information.
Graduates may pursue opportunities across the following domains:
Yes. The mode of delivery (Online) will be mentioned on the back of the degree certificate.
Yes. Students will receive a physical (hard copy) degree certificate.
Yes. The degree is regarded at par with the corresponding on-campus programme.
The degree is recognized as a full-time degree.
Yes. Graduates are eligible to appear for government and other examinations in India where a recognized undergraduate degree is required.
