Program Overview
The Criminal Justice at University of Memphis is a MA 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
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: USD 1,054 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 566 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: Memphis, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Criminal Justice 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
- Research Methods in Criminal Justice
- Advanced Statistical Methods in Criminal Justice
- Criminal Justice Administration: Programs and Policies
- Intervention Strategies: Changing Organizations and Communities
- Criminological Theory: Causes of Crime
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s 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).
To be considered for admission, the applicant must:
- Possess a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.
- Have earned a grade point average of at least 3.00 on a scale of 4.00 and achieved an acceptable score on the GRE. The admissions committee reserves the right to make exceptions for candidates presenting special circumstances.
- Submit a letter of purpose for graduate study to the Coordinator of Graduate Studies in Criminology and Criminal Justice that is no more than one typed single-spaced page in length.
- Submit two letters of recommendation.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,054 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 566 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,054 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 566 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Memphis 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 Memphis
University of Memphis
Memphis, United States
public research university in Memphis, Tennessee, USA
University Profile- Application Deadline May, 2027
- Start Date Oct, 2026
- Language English
