Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences – FSS
Department: Behavioural Sciences – DOBS
Level: MPHIL – MPHIL
Description:
The MPhil is for those who seek substantial competence in conceptualising criminological problems and subjecting these to sound research design, data analysis and policy formulation. It is largely a research-oriented degree, possibly making the way towards the PhD degree. In addition to the thesis requirement, students are required to obtain six credits from prescribed departmental courses and as well to present two seminar papers during their period of study. The MPhil research thesis will be examined according to University regulations. The passing grade for coursework and final examinations respectively is at least a “B” (i.e., 50%).