Freestanding course, master’s level
7.5 credits
Malmö | daytime | 100%
1 September 2025 - 5 October 2025
Applications open 17 March

International students

International students

Full tuition fee: 13,000 SEK
EU/EEA students are generally not required to pay tuition fees.

About the course

The aim of the course is for the student to advance knowledge about criminological theory. The course also aims to illustrate how and in what way individual differences, environmental-, and social factors interact in an individual’s decisions to commit crime.

Course content

The aim of the course is for the student to achieve a deeper knowledge about criminological theory. The course also aims to illustrate how and in what way individual differences, environmental, and social factors interact in an individual’s decisions to commit crime.

The course begins with a review of criminological theories which illuminate the association between individual differences, social environment and crime. This is followed by a discussion of criminological theories and research which illuminates the interaction between individual differences and the social environment in the explanation of crime. Finally, how theoretical perspectives of this kind may be applied to crime prevention work will be discussed.

Entry requirements and selection

Entry requirements

A bachelor’s degree with a major in social- or behaviour sciences or medicine and English 6.

Selection

100% University credits completed

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Course evaluation

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