Master in Criminology

Criminology is a master's program at Youngsan University in Haeundae-gu, South Korea, taught in English over two years. This discipline studies the causes of crime, the behavior of offenders, and the functioning of the criminal justice system, covering topics such as criminal theory, victimology, policing, corrections, and the social and psychological factors linked to criminal behavior. Students typically examine how crime patterns differ across societies and how legal systems, police practices, and correctional institutions respond to different types of offenses. Graduates from this field pursue careers in law enforcement agencies, correctional and probation services, government justice ministries, and research institutes studying crime prevention and criminal justice policy. Others move into roles in private security, forensic support services, or non-governmental organizations working on issues such as victim support and juvenile justice. A background in criminology also supports further academic study or work in policy analysis focused on public safety and legal reform. New students can begin the program in March or September, and English-medium instruction allows for a classroom that includes both domestic and international students. Studying criminology in South Korea gives students the opportunity to compare Korean approaches to policing, sentencing, and rehabilitation with practices in other countries. Based in Haeundae-gu near Busan, the program provides access to a metropolitan environment where students can connect academic study with the practical realities of the criminal justice system in a major Korean city.