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  • Total number of students: 30 
  • International students: 20 

“International” refers to students holding a non-Italian high school diploma. 

 

You will take classes over three years. Each subject includes ECTS credits (European Credit Transfer System).  

 

You can find full course syllabi on the university website by selecting the academic year, campus, and Faculty. 

First Year

  • Contemporary history (9 ECTS)
  • Introduction to research and academic skills in the social sciences + LAB (9 ECTS)
  • Political science (9 ECTS)
  • Principles of economics (12 ECTS)
  • Public law and governance (9 ECTS)
  • Quantitative methods for social sciences (9 ECTS)
  • Sociology (9 ECTS)
  • Theology*

Second Year

  • Comparative & European criminal law and procedure (9 ECTS)
  • Criminology (9 ECTS)
  • Organisations & cultures (12 ECTS)
  • English/Italian (6 ECTS)
  • History of crime and crime control (9 ECTS)
  • Research methods for crime and criminal justice (12 ECTS)
  • Social psychology (6 ECTS)
  • Theology*

Third Year

  • Comparative criminal justice (6 ECTS)
  • Quantitative methods for the social sciences II + LAB on programming (9 ECTS)
  • One elective course among: (6 ECTS)
    • Organised crime
    • Terrorism
    • Cybercrime and cybersecurity
  • One elective course among: (6 ECTS)
    • Crime & place
    • Investigations & forensics
    • Cultural practices outside boundaries
  • One elective course among: (6 ECTS)
    • Behavioral economics & nudging policies
    • Economic and financial crime
  • Elective courses (12 ECTS)
  • Final dissertation (6 ECTS)
  • Theology*

*Theology seminar

Theology courses are seminars in religious studies that explore religious and ethical topics from an academic and cultural viewpoint, promoting thoughtful discussion across diverse traditions.
Graduates of the Bachelor degree in Criminology can work in crime prevention, investigation, and security policy. Careers are available in both public institutions and private companies. 

 

Job options include: 

  • Law Enforcement or Crime Analyst: Work in police departments or correctional facilities. Roles include: 
    • Detective 
    • Crime prevention specialist 
    • Crime analyst 
    • Security and inmate risk manager 

 

  • Crime and Security Policy Officer and Analyst: Help develop public policies for safety, justice, and crime prevention. You may: 
    • Advise on reform programsme or security strategies 
    • Work with organizations like the UN or Interpol 
    • Research global crime trends

 

  • Compliance Officer: Help companies follow legal and ethical rules. This includes: 
    • Anti-money laundering 
    • Anti-corruption checks 
    • Fraud prevention 

 

  • Crime Prevention and Security Manager: Work in retail, logistics, or large companies to manage security. Your tasks may include: 
    • Risk assessment and safety planning 
    • Creating security procedures 
    • Working with law enforcement to prevent incidents 

 

Classes start: xxxxx, 2026 

The academic calendar for 2026/27 will be online in July (visit this page). 

A Welcome Event is usually held the week before classes begin. Details will be shared in early August. 

 

International students can join Italian language courses offered by SELDA (Servizio Linguistico d’Ateneo). These courses require a fee. 

 

To contact SELDA: 

  • Use the “Request for Information” form on the iCatt homepage