FAQ

The Master’s degree programme in Criminology and Violence Studies leads to the academic title ‘Master of Arts in Criminology and Violence Studies’, abbreviated to M.A.

Our Master’s programme is deliberately designed to be interdisciplinary and is aimed at graduates from a wide range of disciplines. In principle, you can apply for a place on our Master’s programme with most degrees. However, your final degree mark must not be lower than 2.5, and you must have completed at least 3 ECTS credits in a subject group covered by the programme (see §7 PSO) during your basic study stage.

Please refer to our current examination and study regulations for full details of the Eligibility Test / Aptitude Test.
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Proof of English language proficiency may be provided via the Abitur certificate, provided that it includes results in English at B2 level and is no more than three years old at the close of the application deadline. Proof may also be submitted retrospectively to the programme co-ordination office for the M.A. in criminology and violence studies by the end of the first semester (31 March).

IMPORTANT: In this case, however, admission will only be provisional. An overview of recognised language certificates can be found here: https://www.uni-regensburg.de/zentrum-sprache-kommunikation/angebote/sprachpruefungen#c160068 (external link, opens in a new window)

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If you wish to take any university language courses in the winter semester, you must register in good time before the start of the term:

This PDF (opens in a new window). (This PDF is not accessible) provides a brief overview of the programme structure, expectations and requirements, as well as career prospects, and is intended to help you better assess whether the programme is right for you.

The dates for the Introductory Events for New Students and similar events for first-year students will be published on the noticeboard during the semester break, before lectures begin in the winter semester.

If you are enrolling for the winter semester, please check the noticeboard regularly for updates.

Once the department has access to all first-year student data after the enrolment deadline, you will also receive all relevant information via your new University of Regensburg student e-mail address. From this point onwards, all communication will take place exclusively via your student e-mail!

The criminology student council was newly established in 2016 and aims to assist you with all aspects of your studies and to offer advice and practical support. The student council will answer any questions you may have about your studies and help you should any problems arise.

You can contact them by e-mail: fachschaft.kriminologie@jura.uni-regensburg.de

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The degree program is free of charge. The usual semester fees (Student Services contribution and semester ticket) apply, but there are no additional costs for the degree program.

Further information on the semester contribution can be found on the Registrar's Office website.

The individual modules are (opens in a new window). (This PDF is not accessible)described in the module catalogue (opens in a new window). (This PDF is not accessible). Here you will find information on the module’s content and objectives, the credits awarded, the requirements to be met, and much more.

If you wish to study for a second Master’s degree alongside the Master’s in criminology and violence studies, this is possible. You should seek advice regarding your study programme, the maximum duration of study and the possibilities for credit transfer for a concurrent degree programme in preparation for your application for the M.A. in criminology and violence studies.

The Examination and Study Regulations (opens in a new window). (This PDF is not accessible) primarily govern the attainment of academic credits and examination results, as well as the award of academic degrees. They also contain provisions regarding study in specific life circumstances.

The student information and advice unit at the University of Regensburg provides general student information and advice services. Ms Tabea Ding (M.A.) is responsible for course-related information and advice.

The programme coordination team is here to assist you with all (practical) matters relating to your studies:

• Enquiries regarding registering for and withdrawing from examinations
• Enquiries regarding organisation and course offerings
• Enquiries regarding coordination and delivery

The course-related information and advice service is the point of contact for:

• Questions regarding the Study Plan
• Questions regarding the course of study
• Questions regarding entry requirements

Tabea Ding, MA

Building RW(L), Room 0.17
Telephone 0941 943-2618
Koordination.Makrim@ur.de (opens your email program)

Availability: Tuesday–Friday
Consultation hours during the lecture-free period: by appointment
Online/in person
Zoom meeting link: https://uni-regensburg.zoom-x.de/j/66200712812?pwd=Qc9NgToU9w9Gav4OneFDCa2ZxzCvo5.1 (external link, opens in a new window)

For online consultation hours, you can join the Zoom meeting at any time during the specified period. You may have to wait a few minutes if someone else is in a meeting before you.

Please note that many of your questions are already answered on our website under the ‘Studying’ section or here in the FAQs. You will also find our current study and Examination Regulations there.

The degree program is not designed to be undertaken as a career-integrated program, but is a full-time, on-campus program. The timetables for lectures, consultation hours and other teaching sessions therefore do not take into account any employment or other part-time work.