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BS Criminology

4 Years Degree Program

BS Criminology is a four-year undergraduate degree focused on the study of crime, criminal behavior, its causes, prevention, and control. It prepares students for careers in law enforcement, criminal justice, investigation, security, research, and related fields.

Career Paths (BS Criminology):

  • Law Enforcement Agencies
  • Forensic & Crime Analysis
  • Criminal Justice Administration
  • NGOs & Social Services
  • Research & Academics

Admission Criteria:

Intermediate (HSSC) or equivalent qualification with a minimum of 45% marks, subject to applicable HEC and University admission requirements.

Road Map BS Criminology (4 Years)

Total Credit Hours: 134

CategoryCredit Hrs
General Education Courses35
Major Courses87
Interdisciplinary Courses6
Internship3
Thesis / Research Project3
Overall Total Credit Hrs134

Semester 1

Course TitleCredits
Quantitative Reasoning-I3(3-0)
Functional English3(3-0)
Applications of ICT3(3-0)
Intro to Law and Legal Systems3(3-0)
Political Science3(3-0)
Pakistan Studies2(2-0)

Semester 2

Course TitleCredits
Quantitative Reasoning-II3(3-0)
Principles of International Relations2(2-0)
Expository Writing3(3-0)
Environmental Sciences3(3-0)
Law of Torts3(3-0)
Fehm-e-Quran – I1(1-0)
Criminal Law3(3-0)

Semester 3

Course TitleCredits
Introduction to Philosophy3(3-0)
Islamic Studies / Ethics2(2-0)
Fehm-e-Quran – II1(1-0)
Law of Contract3(3-0)
Jurisprudence3(3-0)
Principles of Constitutional Law3(3-0)
Psychology3(3-0)

Semester 4

Course TitleCredits
Civics and Community Engagement2(2-0)
Ideology and Constitution of Pak2(2-0)
Entrepreneurship2(2-0)
Equity, Trusts and Specific Relief3(3-0)
Law of Property3(3-0)
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)3(3-0)
Islamic Jurisprudence3(3-0)

Semester 5

Course TitleCredits
Social Work3(3-0)
Penology3(3-0)
Crime & Security3(3-0)
Correctional Institutions3(3-0)
Criminal Justice System3(3-0)

Semester 6 & Summer

Course TitleCredits
Patterns of Crime3(3-0)
Forensic Criminology3(3-0)
Police & Policing3(2+1)
Victimology3(3-0)
Forensic Evidence3(3-0)
Internship (Summer)3(3-0)

Semester 7

Course TitleCredits
Procedures of Evidence in Crim Law3(2+1)
Research Methodology3(3-0)
Organized Crime / Peace & Conflict Res.3(3-0)
Mass Media & Crime / Cyber Crime3(3-0)
Criminal Justice System in Pakistan3(3-0)

Semester 8

Course TitleCredits
Thesis / Research Project3(3-0)
Community Justice & Crime Prevention3(3-0)
Methods of Criminal Investigation3(3-0)
Drug Abuse & Crimes / Human Rights3(3-0)
Women & Crime / Terrorism3(3-0)

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Faculty List

Dr. Zeeshan Ashraf

Dr. Zeeshan Ashraf

Associate Professor of Law

Dr. Saleem Raza

Dr. Saleem Raza

Assistant Professor of Law

Dr. Bilal Hussain

Dr. Bilal Hussain

Assistant Professor of Law

Ms. Amna Saeed

Ms. Amna Saeed

Assistant Professor of Law

Mr. Muhammad Hassan

Mr. Muhammad Hassan

Assistant Professor of Law

Ms. Mayla Jaffary

Ms. Mayla Jaffary

Lecturer in Law

Ms. Ayesha Saddiqa

Ms. Ayesha Saddiqa

Program Coordinator