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Studies
Study programmes
The department offers the following study programmes in Norwegian:
- Criminology (one year)
- Bachelor in Criminology
- Master in Criminology (1 1/2 – 2 years)
- Master in Sociology of Law (1 1/2 – 2 years)
Courses and programmes offered in English
Research
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Why do terrorist attacks seem so predictable in hindsight?
After a terrorist attack, warning signs often seem obvious. But hindsight can be misleading, warns criminologist Heidi Mork Lomell.
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This type of prison is better for prisoners’ health
It is also cheaper to run, criminologist says.
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Refugee law and governance in Bangladesh
How does refugee law and governance work in Bangladesh? PhD candidate Naureen Rahim explored this question by bringing together legal practitioners, scholars, and students to discuss her research, exchange knowledge, and create a roadmap for policymakers.
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Missing bodies of evidence
What happens when forensic scientists are expected to give answers after atrocity, but the bodies are missing?
Events
News
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Looking for covert environmental crime at sea Mar. 10, 2026
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Thomas Ugelvik partner in successful ERC funding bid June 17, 2025
Publications
The researchers at the Department of Criminology and Sociology of Law publish a variety of books, book chapters, articles in scientific journals and other texts.