Program Overview
The Criminal Justice (MCJ) at University of Mississippi is a Master programme in Humanities, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Criminal Justice (MCJ) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: USD 849 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 849 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Oxford, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Criminal Justice (MCJ) programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Transnational Organized Crime
- Criminal Justice in American Society
- Criminal Justice Theory
- Legal Issues in Criminal Justice
- Operational & Staff Planning
- Emergency Management
- Homeland Security Operations
- Transactional Organized Crime
- Terrorism and Homeland Security
- Transportation and Border Security
- Intelligence and Homeland Security
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
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- A completed paper or online application form.\nApplicants must note on their applications whether they are electing\nfull-time or part-time status. \n
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- An official score from a standardized test:\nGMAT for programs in the School of Accountancy, GMAT or GRE for the School\nof Business Administration, and GRE (verbal and quantitative sections) for\nmost other programs. Other materials may be required by specific\ndepartments. \n
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- Official transcripts from the institution\nconferring the baccalaureate degree and from all colleges and universities\nsubsequently attended. Only transcripts mailed directly from the sending\ninstitution to the Graduate School are considered official. \n
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- Proof of immunization \n
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 849 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 849 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 849 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 849 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Mississippi directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Mississippi
University of Mississippi
Oxford, United States
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University Profile- Application Deadline Oct, 2026
- Start Date Jan, 2027
- Language English
