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Tuition USD 876 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 876 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Degree MSc
Duration 3.5 year(s)
Deadline 2001-08-18
Delivery On-campus
Location Bristol, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Criminal Justice at Roger Williams University is a MSc 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 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

  1. Language of instruction: English
  2. Study mode: On-campus
  3. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  4. Tuition: USD 876 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 876 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
  5. Location: Bristol, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Criminal Justice programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Criminal Justice System Overview
  2. Survey of Research Methods
  3. Legal Issues in the U.S. Justice System
  4. Crime and Public Policy
  5. Criminological Theory
  6. Analysis of Criminal Justice Data

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 3

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).

Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).

  • Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate coursework
  • Personal statement (two double-spaced pages maximum) describing your interest in Criminal Justice, relevant past experiences and career goals
  • Two letters of recommendation attesting to your potential to succeed in graduate school
  • If your first language is not English, an official report of TOEFL or IELTS results
  • Completed application form\xc2\xa0accompanied by the $50 application fee
  • English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

    Tuition & Financial Information

    Tuition Fee

    USD 876 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 876 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

    Tuition fees: USD 876 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 876 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

    IELTS requirement: 6.5

    Financial Aid & Scholarships

    Contact Roger Williams University 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 Roger Williams University

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    Roger Williams University

    Bristol, United States

    Roger Williams University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....

    University Profile
    • Application Deadline 2001-08-18
    • Start Date 2018-08-30
    • Language English
    • Duration 3.5 year(s)