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Department of Criminology
of Criminology
Criminology is the study of crime. It is a multidisciplinary subject that addresses the development and causes of criminality at an individual as well as societal level, measures for its prevention and alleviation of its consequences.
At the Department of Criminology, we focus on why some children and adolescents develop criminal behavior, and why some continue to commit crimes while others do not. We also focus on why certain places report more crime and are perceived less safe compared to other places. Another research area at the department is exposure to crime, for example violence against women and hate crime. In education as well as research, we collaborate with external actors such as the police. We also evaluate and develop new methods to increase safety and reduce crime.
The department is also home to legal expertise, specializing in welfare law.
Education at the Department of Criminology
The department provides education in criminology at bachelor's and master's levels, both in the form of education programmes and independent courses. The department also offer courses in law.
Bachelor's level
Criminology, Bachelor's Programme (in Swedish)
The bachelor’s programme is made up of theoretical, methodological and subject-specific courses. Parts of the programme have a more applied focus which gives the students an opportunity to use their knowledge of theory and methodology in practice in collaboration with social institutions and other actors such as the police. The independent courses provided within the programme (criminology I-III) can, in combination with other selected courses, lead to a bachelor’s degree in criminology.
Master's level
Criminology, Master's Programme
The master’s programme is an international programme that students from all over the world attend to further their career opportunities and deepen their knowledge of criminological theory and research. The students are provided with specialised knowledge of prevention and intervention within the fields of crime, substance abuse and mental illness.
Courses
Certificate of International Merits
Certificate of International MeritsWe encourage global learning and international exchange. Certificate of International Merits (CIM) gives students the opportunity to participate in at least three different activities with international focus. These activities can take place abroad and at home.
More international opportunities
More international opportunitiesThere are a number of international opportunities in addition to Certificate of International Merits (CIM). Students at the Department of Criminology can apply for exchange studies at one of our partner universities.
Research at the Department of Criminology
The research conducted in the field of criminology at Malmö University has a broad focus. We conduct research on why some people become offenders or victims, why some places have more crime than others, and what can be done about it. We also study related phenomena such as fear, mental health problems and substance abuse. Much of our research is related to four themes; why people commit crimes, the geography of fear and crime, victimology including hate crime, and evaluation of crime prevention.
Research subject criminology

Criminology is the scientific study of crime and its causes, which includes interventions to prevent and contain crime, as well as lessen its consequences.
People, Places and Prevention

Why do people commit crime? The overall aim of the research platform is to contribute to a better understanding of the causes and the consequences of crime.
Researchers, publications and projects
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Staff
Andreas Anderberg - Senior lecturer
andreas.anderberg@mau.se -
CAStaff
Claes Andersson - Senior lecturer
claes.andersson@mau.se -
ACStaff
Alberto Chrysoulakis - Doctoral student/Lecturer
alberto.chrysoulakis@mau.se -
SEStaff
Susanne Egnell - Doctoral student
susanne.egnell@mau.se -
AEStaff
Alexander Engström - Lecturer
alexander.engstrom@mau.se -
Staff
Manne Gerell - Associate Professor
manne.gerell@mau.se -
Staff
Mika Hagerlid - Senior lecturer
mika.hagerlid@mau.se -
Staff
Anna-Karin Ivert - Head of department/Associate Professor
anna-karin.ivert@mau.se -
MJStaff
Magda Johansson Worobiec - Doctoral student/Lecturer
magda.johansson.worobiec@mau.se -
AJStaff
Adam Jonsson - Doctoral student
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Staff
Karl Kronkvist - Doctoral student/Lecturer
karl.kronkvist@mau.se -
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My Lilja - Associate Professor
my.lilja@mau.se -
CMStaff
Caroline Mellgren - Associate Professor
caroline.mellgren@mau.se -
Staff
Kim Moeller - Associate Professor
kim.moeller@mau.se -
ENStaff
Eva-Lotta Nilsson - Director of studies/Senior lecturer
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LPStaff
Linn Persson - Doctoral student
linn-victoria.persson@mau.se -
Staff
Linnea Schumacher - Doctoral student
linnea.schumacher@mau.se -
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Klara Svalin - Senior lecturer
klara.svalin@mau.se -
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Robert Svensson - Professor
robert.svensson@mau.se -
Staff
Marie Torstensson Levander - Senior Professor
marie.torstensson.levander@mau.se -
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Zoran Vasiljevic - Director of studies/Senior lecturer
zoran.vasiljevic@mau.se -
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Marie Väfors Fritz - Senior lecturer
marie.vafors.fritz@mau.se -
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Jens Widmark - Doctoral student
jens.widmark@mau.se -
PWStaff
Per-Olov Wikström - Professor, directly appointed
per-olof.wikstrom@mau.se -
JdStaff
Jennie di Rocco - Doctoral student
jennie.di-rocco@mau.se
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2022 | Article in journal
Discursive Constructions of Race and Gender in Racial Hate Crime Targeting Women in Sweden
Mika Hagerlid
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2022 | Article in journal
From structural time use to situational rule-breaking: Analysing adolescents’ time use and the person-setting interaction
Alberto P. Chrysoulakis, Anna-Karin Ivert, Marie Torstensson Levander
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2022 | Article in journal
Does it matter in what family constellations adolescents live? Reconsidering the relationship between family structure and delinquent behaviour.
Robert Svensson, Björn Johnson
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2022 | Article in journal
Symptoms of COVID-19 contagion in different social contexts in association to self-reported symptoms, mental health and study capacity in Swedish university students.
Claes Andersson, Marcus Bendtsen, Olof Molander, Lilian Granlund, Naira Topooco, Karin Engström, Petra Lindfors, Anne H Berman
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2022 | Article in journal
Preventing relapse into drug crime through motivational talks at a drug scene in Stockholm: a randomized controlled trial of a law enforcement tactic
Mia-Maria Magnusson
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2022 | Article in journal
Open drug scene: gun violence overlap and prediction of gun violence at micro places in Stockholm
Mia-Maria Magnusson
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2022 | Article in journal
Need for Knowledge- What, Where and How? Social Workers Handle Service and Support för Individuals With Disability
Camilla Nordgren, Lotta Anderson, Svante Lingärde, Ingrid Runesson, Annika Staaf
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2022 | Article in journal
Exploring Situational Fear of Crime
Alexander Engström, Karl Kronkvist
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2022 | Article in journal
Does gender matter? The association between different digital media activities and adolescent well-being
Robert Svensson, Björn Johnson, Andreas Olsson
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2022 | Article in journal
Cultural change demands proportionate societal responsein the handling of suspected FGM/C cases
Sara Johnsdotter, Lotta Wendel
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Research project | DOCTORAL PROJECT
Stability and change – a comparative study of neighborhood level fear of crime
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Research project
"What do we do now?"How the Swedish police authority work with sexual offences among people with intellectual disabilities
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Research project
Young womens self reported experiences of crime against person - the crime trend in Sweden 2006-2021
mika.hagerlid@mau.se -
Research project
Safety assessment of multi-family housing: An impact evaluation
karl.kronkvist@mau.se -
Research project
Child-to-parent violence - a cross-sectional study
bjorn.johnson@mau.se -
Research project
Evaluation of the police authory´s risk reduction measures
klara.svalin@mau.se -
Research project
"A hand appeared suddenly” – Experiences and reflections of sexual harassment among students and PhD-students
mika.hagerlid@mau.se -
Research project
Applied research to prevent crime and reduce fear in Skåne, Sweden
manne.gerell@mau.se -
Research project
The police and drug law enforcement - the use of coercive measures in relation to minor drug offenses
susanne.egnell@mau.se -
Research project
Projectevaluation of Sluta Skjut
anna-karin.ivert@mau.se -
Research project
Repeat victimization in Malmö City
magda.johansson.worobiec@mau.se -
Research project | DOKTORANDPROJEKT
STUNDA: Examining experiences of situational fear of crime using smartphones among young adults in Malmö
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Research project
Victimisation among young people in the city of Malmö. Daily routines and consequences
marie.torstensson.levander@mau.se -
Research project
Assessing the crime preventive effects of a property owner collaboration in urban residential neighborhoods
karl.kronkvist@mau.se -
Research project
The Malmö Individual and Neighbourhood Development Study (MINDS)
marie.torstensson.levander@mau.se -
Research project
Social lives and crime
marie.torstensson.levander@mau.se
Doctoral studies
Most of the research at the Faculty of Health and Society is interdisciplinary, which opens up opportunities for new and exciting fields of research beyond the subject divisions that have traditionally existed between medicine and social sciences.
The Department of Legal Science
Law represents an important part of society and of people's lives. The department boasts a broad body of expertise in law and social sciences. We have lengthy experience of teaching at various academic levels and providing education for agencies and other organisations.
More information about legal science
We are specialists in welfare law, a field which primarily includes the part of public law where individuals have the state and municipality as their opposing parties. The social services, national insurance, the health system and human rights are such areas. The field of welfare law also includes what used to be known as social civil law, i.e. the legal area affecting people in everyday situations as lenders, employees, tenants or consumers.
Collaborate with us
Collaboration with us can take many forms, linked both to our research and the education we provide.
Contract courses
We offer continuing professional development for your staff in the form of courses tailored to meet your wants and needs. You will benefit from access to the latest research and to the disciplinary range offered by the University. Previously we have, for example, taught courses for the police on crime, fear and crime prevention.
Contact Mikael Matteson for more information about our contract courses
Contact us
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Anna-Karin Ivert - Head of department/Associate Professor
anna-karin.ivert@mau.se
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Marie Väfors Fritz - Senior lecturer
marie.vafors.fritz@mau.se
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Eva-Lotta Nilsson - Director of studies/Senior lecturer
Director of Studies, primary level
eva-lotta.nilsson@mau.se
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Klara Svalin - Senior lecturer
Director of Studies, primary level
klara.svalin@mau.se
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Zoran Vasiljevic - Director of studies/Senior lecturer
Director of Studies and Program Director, advanced level
zoran.vasiljevic@mau.se
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Åsa Nilsson - Study administrator
Study administrator, advanced level
asa.nilsson@mau.se
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Johanna Bengtsson - Study administrator
Study administrator, primary level
johanna2.bengtsson@mau.se