Students are expected to complete all the coursework in the first year of their study. The coursework includes four compulsory courses that provide students with a broad picture of criminology and criminal justice, and basic training in research methods and quantitative/qualitative analyses. Students will also need to take four required elective courses according to their interests, to prepare them for the writing of project report and future careers.
Applicants from all academic disciplines are welcome to apply, but preference is given to applicants with a Bachelor’s degree in criminology/criminal justice, law, sociology, psychology, social work, public health, political science, public administration, and economics. The applicants must meet the requirements of the Admission Regulations for Master’s Degree published annually by the Graduate School at University of Macau.