Bachelor of Science in Criminology and Security Studies

About this programme

The Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Criminology and Security Studies (CSS) is designed to produce a crop of graduates equipped with appropriate knowledge in the field of Criminology and Security Studies and to make their contribution to the development in Nigeria, Africa and the global community.

Goals and Objectives

The aims and objectives of a degree in Criminology and Security Studies to:

• Instill in students a sound knowledge of Criminology and Security Studies, an appreciation of its applications in different socio-cultural contexts and to involve the students in an intellectually stimulating and satisfying experiences of learning and studying;
• Provide students with broad and well-balanced theories and methods of the discipline;
• Cultivate in students the ability to apply their knowledge and skills of the course to the understanding and solution of societal problems in Nigeria and elsewhere;
• Provide students with relevant knowledge and skill base from which they can proceed to further studies in special areas of Criminology and Security Studies or multi-disciplinary areas involving Criminology and Security Studies;
• Producing students with the requisite skills to compare the crime situation in various contexts such as urban and rural settings as well as between various countries;
• Instill in students an appreciation of the importance of Criminology and Security Studies in contemporary world affairs; and
• Develop in students a range of useful competencies for employment whether public, private or self-employment.

Learning Outcomes (Competencies)

On completion of B.Sc. in Criminology and Security Studies, graduates will be able to:

• Apply criminological theories, principles and rules in political, social and economic context;
• Demonstrate skills in criminology and security research, logical argumentation, and vigorous analysis of security principles;
• Analyze the security challenges facing Nigeria and the role of the security profession in addressing them;
• Demonstrate leadership in the area of community policing.
• Formulate and defend a robust and thoughtful code of professional conduct consistent with the guidelines of the profession and their religious and/or moral values system(s).
• Communicate effectively on the security matters and needs using appropriate terminologies.
• Conduct effective criminology research which contributes and enhances security knowledge base.

Admission Requirements

Universal Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME)

Candidates who wish to study Criminology and Security Studies must have

• obtained a credit in Mathematics and English Language plus credit pass in any three of the following subjects: Economics, Government, History, Literature, Biology, Geography and Religious Studies at the SSCE, NECO, GCE or their equivalent in not more than two sittings, and
• Acceptable score in English Language and any other 3 subjects in Arts, Social Sciences, or science in JAMB.

Direct Entry

Candidates for Direct Entry admission shall possess

• five credit passes in the SSCE, NECO, GCE or equivalents at not more than two sittings; and
• Possess the Advance Level of General Certificate of Education or its equivalent in at least two subjects, or
• Possess National Diploma in Public Administration, criminology, criminal justice, law enforcement, or security studies and relevant courses from recognize institution approved by the senate of NUM.

Curriculum Structure

Department of International Relations