Bachelor of Criminology and Police Science
1,000 USDTuition Fee/year
Programme overview
Main Subject
Criminology
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Program Description: Bachelor of Criminology and Police Science
Detail
Description
Faculty
Faculty of Life Sciences
Duration
4 Years (8 Semesters)
Total Credit Hours
160
CGPA Range
Highest 4.00 – Lowest 2.00
Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Criminology and Police Science at Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University (MBSTU) offers a specialized, interdisciplinary education focusing on the scientific study of crime, criminal behaviour, and the functioning of the criminal justice system, particularly law enforcement. The program is structured over four academic years (eight semesters) and requires 160 credit hours, combining core theoretical criminology and victimology with practical police science, forensic methods, and judicial processes.
Program Structure and Curriculum
The Criminology and Police Science curriculum includes a vast array of core and supporting courses, distributed among theoretical, practical, and applied modules.
Core Areas Include:
Theoretical Criminology and Victimology
Criminal Justice System and Penal Codes (e.g., Bangladesh Penal Code)
Police Administration, Operations, and Management
Forensic Science and Crime Scene Investigation (CSI)
Criminal Procedure and Evidence Law
Juvenile Delinquency and Correctional Administration
Cybercrime and Digital Forensics
Research Methodology and Criminal Statistics
Supporting Courses Include:
Sociology and Psychology of Crime
Statistics for Social Sciences
Basic Computer Skills and Data Analysis
English Communication and Professional Writing
Human Rights and Criminal Justice Ethics
In the final year, students undertake a substantial research project or thesis or an internship report, allowing them to apply their knowledge and analytical skills to a real-world problem within crime, policing, or justice administration.
Assessment and Evaluation
Student assessment combines continuous and final evaluations to ensure comprehensive learning and performance tracking, consistent with university standards.
Theoretical Courses:
30% Continuous Assessment (10% Attendance, 20% Quiz/Class Test/Assignment/Presentation)
70% Final Examination
Laboratory/Practical/Skills Courses (e.g., CSI, Moot Court):
50% Continuous Assessment (15% Attendance, 15% Practical/Field Report, 20% Quiz/Assignment/Performance)
50% Final Examination (40% Practical/Viva/Skill Demonstration, 10% Viva-Voce)
A minimum CGPA of 2.00 (out of 4.00) is required for graduation.
Admission Requirements
Admission to the BCPS program follows the GST (General, Science & Technology) cluster system or university-approved criteria. Candidates must meet the minimum eligibility criteria set by the university for the relevant academic session, typically requiring a science, humanities, or social science background at the HSC (or equivalent) level.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the BCPS program are equipped for a wide range of analytical, administrative, and investigative career paths in:
Law Enforcement Agencies (Police, Narcotics Control, Intelligence Branches)
Correctional and Probation Services
Forensic Science and Crime Laboratories
Private and Corporate Security Management (e.g., Banks, Telecom, Industrial Security)
Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) working on human rights, victim support, and crime prevention.
Academic and Research Institutions in Criminology, Sociology, or Law.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Criminology
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Program Description: Bachelor of Criminology and Police Science
Detail
Description
Faculty
Faculty of Life Sciences
Duration
4 Years (8 Semesters)
Total Credit Hours
160
CGPA Range
Highest 4.00 – Lowest 2.00
Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Criminology and Police Science at Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University (MBSTU) offers a specialized, interdisciplinary education focusing on the scientific study of crime, criminal behaviour, and the functioning of the criminal justice system, particularly law enforcement. The program is structured over four academic years (eight semesters) and requires 160 credit hours, combining core theoretical criminology and victimology with practical police science, forensic methods, and judicial processes.
Program Structure and Curriculum
The Criminology and Police Science curriculum includes a vast array of core and supporting courses, distributed among theoretical, practical, and applied modules.
Core Areas Include:
Theoretical Criminology and Victimology
Criminal Justice System and Penal Codes (e.g., Bangladesh Penal Code)
Police Administration, Operations, and Management
Forensic Science and Crime Scene Investigation (CSI)
Criminal Procedure and Evidence Law
Juvenile Delinquency and Correctional Administration
Cybercrime and Digital Forensics
Research Methodology and Criminal Statistics
Supporting Courses Include:
Sociology and Psychology of Crime
Statistics for Social Sciences
Basic Computer Skills and Data Analysis
English Communication and Professional Writing
Human Rights and Criminal Justice Ethics
In the final year, students undertake a substantial research project or thesis or an internship report, allowing them to apply their knowledge and analytical skills to a real-world problem within crime, policing, or justice administration.
Assessment and Evaluation
Student assessment combines continuous and final evaluations to ensure comprehensive learning and performance tracking, consistent with university standards.
Theoretical Courses:
30% Continuous Assessment (10% Attendance, 20% Quiz/Class Test/Assignment/Presentation)
70% Final Examination
Laboratory/Practical/Skills Courses (e.g., CSI, Moot Court):
50% Continuous Assessment (15% Attendance, 15% Practical/Field Report, 20% Quiz/Assignment/Performance)
50% Final Examination (40% Practical/Viva/Skill Demonstration, 10% Viva-Voce)
A minimum CGPA of 2.00 (out of 4.00) is required for graduation.
Admission Requirements
Admission to the BCPS program follows the GST (General, Science & Technology) cluster system or university-approved criteria. Candidates must meet the minimum eligibility criteria set by the university for the relevant academic session, typically requiring a science, humanities, or social science background at the HSC (or equivalent) level.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the BCPS program are equipped for a wide range of analytical, administrative, and investigative career paths in:
Law Enforcement Agencies (Police, Narcotics Control, Intelligence Branches)
Correctional and Probation Services
Forensic Science and Crime Laboratories
Private and Corporate Security Management (e.g., Banks, Telecom, Industrial Security)
Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) working on human rights, victim support, and crime prevention.
Academic and Research Institutions in Criminology, Sociology, or Law.
Admission Requirements
GST (General, Science & Technology) Cluster Universities
Undergraduate First-Year Admission Test Academic Year: 2024–2025 Instructions for Application and Admission
1. Eligibility for Application to the Admission Test (Domestic Student):
Students who passed SSC/equivalent in 2020, 2021, or 2022, and HSC/equivalent, Diploma-in-Commerce, HSC (Vocational) under Bangladesh Technical Education Board, A-Level, or any other equivalent examination (approved by the Equivalence Determination Committee) in 2023 or 2024 are eligible to apply for the GST admission test.
Students from Science, Humanities, and Business Studies groups can apply to Unit A, Unit B, and Unit C, respectively, according to the following eligibility criteria:
Unit A: Science Group
Applicants who passed HSC/equivalent in the Science group must have:
A minimum GPA of 3.50 in both SSC/equivalent and HSC/equivalent examinations (including the 4th subject). A total GPA of at least 7.50 in both examinations combined. Students from the Science group of the General Education Board, Madrasa Board (Science), and Vocational (HSC) will be considered under this category.
Unit B: Humanities Group
Applicants who passed HSC/equivalent in the Humanities group must have:
A minimum GPA of 3.00 in both SSC/equivalent and HSC/equivalent examinations (including the 4th subject). A total GPA of at least 6.00 in both examinations combined. Students from the Humanities group of the General Education Board, including Music, Home Economics, and Madrasa Board (General and Mujabbid), will be considered under this category.
Unit C: Business Studies Group
Applicants who passed HSC/equivalent in the Business Studies group must have:
A minimum GPA of 3.00 in both SSC/equivalent and HSC/equivalent examinations (including the 4th subject). A total GPA of at least 6.50 in both examinations combined. Students from the Business Studies group of the General Education Board, including Diploma in Business Studies, Business Management (HSC), and Diploma in Commerce, will be considered under this category.
For IGCSE/A-Level Students (English Medium Domestic Student): IGCSE/A-Level candidates must pass at least 5 O-Level subjects (with 3 at grade B) and 3 A-Level subjects (with 2 at grade B). They must upload mark sheets online for verification by the Equivalence and Eligibility Committee.
Applicants for specialised subjects, such as Fine Arts, Physical Education, Music, Theatre, Film, and Architecture, must take a practical test. The Architecture drawing test will be held on May 9, 2025 (3:00–4:00 PM) alongside the Unit A admission test.
Only students qualified in GST Units A, B, or C can apply for these specialised programs.
International Student Admission Requirements:
Applicants must have passed SSC (or equivalent) in 2017–2019 and HSC (or equivalent) in 2020–2021. A minimum GPA of 3.00 in both exams and a combined GPA of at least 6.50 are required. For O/A Level candidates, at least three subjects with a grade ‘B’ out of five are mandatory. Applicants must submit valid proof of non-Bangladeshi citizenship with a passport copy.
- Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
- Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance
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