Criminology in the Community and in Education

Beit Berl CollegeBachelor of Arts (B.A)

New programNo psychometric exam — with a bagrut average of 85 or more

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Admission requirements

You can be admitted through one of these tracks:

By bagrut, no psychometric exam

Exemption from the psychometric exam

Exemption from the psychometric exam for applicants with a bagrut certificate with a grade of 85 or higher (Amiram exam must be presented)

Regular track

Psychometric exam and low bagrut(our wording)

Psychometric score of 450 and bagrut with a grade of 84 or lower

Regular track

Social contribution(our wording)

In the case of significant social volunteer activity, psychometric score of 420 and/or bagrut with a grade of 85 or higher

Special track

Exceptions to the admission requirements

The option of admitting up to 10% of applicants as exceptions to the admission requirements if they have a background of social involvement.

For adults and those who have studied before1

Practical-engineer diploma holders

Holders of a practical engineer diploma issued by the Ministry of Education or the Ministry of Economy and Industry (MAHAT) will be considered to have a certificate equivalent to a bagrut certificate for the purpose of registering for academic studies. Their final grade will be considered a bagrut average.

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

Admissions interview and personal acceptance letter

The Hebrew terms

exemptionפטורpsychometric examפסיכומטריbagrut certificateתעודת בגרותbagrutבגרותAmiram examאמיר"םpsychometric scoreציון פסיכומטריapplicantמועמדpractical engineerהנדסאיMinistry of Educationמשרד החינוךMAHATמה"ט

Source:The institution's sitebeitberl.ac.ilchecked 2 Oct 2026

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 is above average 90% of graduates are employed 3–4 years after completing their studies(average across all institutions)

Graduates’ salaries are below average 11,900 ₪ Average monthly salary 5–6 years after completing their studies(average across all institutions)

Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.ilchecked 2 Oct 20262023 data

Admitted students and graduates

average across all institutions

Program length: 3 years
On-time graduation rate 80% of students
Average bagrut score of admitted students: 88 points
Average psychometric score: 490 points

Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.ilchecked 2 Oct 20262023 data

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.

Source:Council for Higher Educationche.org.il /…/מוסדות מתוקצביםchecked 4 Oct 2026
Source:Council for Higher Educationche.org.il /…/שכר-הלימודchecked 4 Oct 2026