Criminology
Ashkelon Academic CollegeBachelor of Arts (B.A)
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Admission requirements
These requirements are incomplete — the full list is on the institution's site
You can be admitted through one of these tracks:
By bagrut, no psychometric exam
Single major track – bagrut only: admission(our wording)
- Eligibility for a bagrut certificate with an average of 82 or higher – admission
Regular track
Single major track - suitability score: Admission(our wording)
- suitability score520 with a minimum bagrut average of 80 – admission
Through a preparatory program
Single major track – mechina graduates: option 1(our wording)
- Presenting a certificate of completion of a designated/30+ mechina with an average of 82.
Through a preparatory program
Double major track - mechina graduates: Option 1(our wording)
- Criminology and Psychology double majorPresenting a certificate of completion of a designated mechina with an average of at least 90.
Through a preparatory program
Mechina graduates
- Criminology and Politics and Government double majorPresentation of completion of a designated mechina / 30+, which replaces a bagrut.
- Completing the mechina with the required average before the start of the academic year and meeting the other admission requirements for the requested department will allow admission as a regular student, except in the following study tracks: Nursing, Economics and Accounting, and Psychology single major.
By bagrut, no psychometric exam
Criminology and Psychology double major
- Eligibility for a bagrut certificate with an average of 90 – admission
By bagrut, no psychometric exam
Criminology and Politics and Government double major
- Eligibility for a bagrut certificate with an average of 80 – admission
Special track
Double major track - bagrut only: Option 2(our wording)
- Criminology and Psychology double majorApplicants eligible for a bagrut certificate with an average of 88–89.99 will be admitted conditionally for the first year (up to 10%) + 4 units in mathematics with a grade of 65 or 5 units in mathematics with a grade of 60.
Special track
Double major track - foreign high-school diploma: Option 1(our wording)
- Criminology and Psychology double majorAdmission is conditional for the first year only and requires presenting a certificate of equivalence from the Ministry of Education and a grade of “pass” on the Hebrew proficiency test (Yael exam) + a psychometric score of 550 or higher (general multi-domain).
Special track
Eligible for a bagrut certificate with an average in the range of 80–81.99
- For a bachelor's degree in Criminology, single majorApplicants eligible for a bagrut certificate with an average in the range of 80–81.99 will be admitted conditional on the first year (up to 20%).
Special track
Foreign high-school diploma
- For a bachelor's degree in Criminology, single majorAdmission conditional on completing the first year only, and on presenting a certificate of equivalence from the Ministry of Education and a grade of “pass” on a Hebrew proficiency test (Yael exam).
Special track
Holders of a foreign high-school diploma
- Criminology and Politics and Government double majorAdmission conditional on completing the first year only, and on presenting a certificate of equivalence from the Ministry of Education and a grade of “pass” on a Hebrew proficiency test (Yael exam).
Special track
Eligible for a bagrut certificate with an average in the range of 77–79.99
- Criminology and Politics and Government double majorApplicants eligible for a bagrut with an average in the range of 77–79.99 will be admitted on the condition that they complete the first year.
Special track
Public sector employees
- Criminology and Politics and Government double majorPublic sector employees eligible for a bagrut certificate with an average in the range of 75–79.99, subject to presenting proof of public sector employment – will be admitted conditional on the first year. (Admission conditional on the first year: up to 15%).
Special track
Criminology, single major: bagrut only
- Applicants eligible for a bagrut certificate with an average in the range of 80–81.99 will be admitted conditional on the first year (up to 20%).
Special track
Review of exceptional cases
- Applicants whose admission data do not meet the requirements listed above, or who hold certificates for previous studies, may apply to the review of exceptional cases.
For adults and those who have studied before6
Single major track - previous studies: Option 1(our wording)
- Applicants with a bachelor's degree (in Israel/abroad) will be admitted to the first year conditionally, after an admission interview in the department.
- Applicants with a foreign degree must present a certificate of equivalence from the Ministry of Education and a grade of “pass” on a Hebrew proficiency test (Yael exam).
Double major track - mechina graduates: Option 2(our wording)
- Criminology and Psychology double majorPresenting a certificate of completion of a 30+ mechina with an average of at least 90 + a psychometric score of 600.
Double major track - practical engineer diploma holders: Option 1(our wording)
- Criminology and Psychology double majorPresenting a practical engineer certificate + a psychometric score of 500+.
Double major track - previous studies: Option 1(our wording)
- Applicants with a bachelor's degree (in Israel/abroad) will be admitted to the first year conditionally, after an admission interview in the department.
- Applicants with a foreign degree must present a certificate of equivalence from the Ministry of Education and a grade of “pass” on a Hebrew proficiency test (Yael exam).
Practical engineer diploma
- For a bachelor's degree in Criminology, single majorPresentation of a practical engineer certificate – admission subject to conditions in the first year
Holders of a practical engineer diploma
- Criminology and Politics and Government double majorPresentation of a practical engineer certificate – admission subject to conditions in the first year.
These are minimum requirements: meeting them does not by itself guarantee admission.
The requirements are in the institution's words. Names and labels marked "our wording" are our own, written from the same page.
For every track
- Admission to the Psychology tracks is conditional on presenting 4 units in mathematics with a grade of 65 or 5 units in mathematics with a grade of 60. Applicants who do not meet the bagrut requirements in mathematics will be admitted on the condition that they complete a mathematics mechina.
- A score of 70 on the Amir exam, Amirnet exam, or the English section of the psychometric exam.
- – A grade of 80 or higher on the Hebrew expression bagrut exam.
- Applicants with a bagrut that is not in Hebrew must present a grade of “pass” on a Hebrew proficiency test (Yael exam) – admission conditional on Hebrew.
- In the departments of Psychology, Social Work, Politics and Government, and Health Sciences—a Basic level grade of at least 85 is required.
The Hebrew terms
single majorחד-חוגיbagrutבגרותeligibility for a bagrut certificateזכאות לבגרותsuitability scoreציון התאמהmechinaמכינהbachelor's degreeתואר ראשוןdepartmentחוגcertificate of equivalenceאישור שקילותMinistry of Educationמשרד החינוךYael examיע"ל
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What you study
Criminology studies and investigates social deviance related to crime. The aim of the program is to give students basic knowledge of normal human existence and, from that basis, to investigate the origins of crime and deviation from the norm using tools from psychology, biology, and sociology, as well as to explore ways to address and prevent these behaviors. The program covers a wide range of topics, including social and psychological theories, theories in anthropology, psychopathology, theories of punishment, criminal law, statistics, social deviance, psychotherapy, and a practicum at relevant institutions such as psychiatric hospitals, prisons, institutions for offenders, drug rehabilitation facilities, and more.
- Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.ilchecked 2 Oct 20262023 data
After the degree
What graduates work as
- Management of Other Professional Servicesmost commonPlanning, directing, coordinating, and evaluating the provision of professional and technical services.
- Police Supervision and Investigationmost commonInvestigating the facts and circumstances of crimes to identify suspects. Gathering covert information to help prevent criminal acts.
- Social Work and Counseling in Social Welfaremost commonProviding advice and guidance to individuals, families, groups, communities, and organizations in response to personal and social difficulties. Helping people obtain skills, resources, and support services for welfare and social problems.
- Office ManagementSupervising and coordinating the activities of employees in the office.
- Legal PracticeProviding legal advice, drafting legal documents, representing clients, and managing claims in various legal settings.
Which industries they work in
- Education8%
- Health services7%
- Residential Care7%
Employment rate above average: 85% of graduates are employed 3–4 years after completing their studies
Graduates' salaries are below average: ₪13,400 average monthly salary 5–6 years after completing their studies
- Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.il /…/493checked 2 Oct 2026
- Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.il /…/227checked 2 Oct 2026
Admitted students and graduates
for this program at this institution
- Program length: 3 years
- On-time graduation rate: 85% of students
- Average bagrut score of admitted students: 84 points
- Average psychometric score: 420 points
- Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.ilchecked 2 Oct 2026
Money
How the institution is funded
Budgeted institutions
Tuition2026/27
Annual tuition for a full-time bachelor's degree program in the 2026/27 academic year: ₪12,203.
Periphery 44 grant
Periphery 44 grant — a contribution to first-year tuition
Who: Discharged soldiers and those who have completed national service.
per the Ministry of Defense page as checked on 4 Oct 2026
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- Source:Ministry of Defensehachvana.mod.gov.il /…/List-of-Educational-Institu…checked 4 Oct 2026
- Source:Ministry of Defensehachvana.mod.gov.il /…/Perypheria44checked 4 Oct 2026
Links
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