Program Overview
The Criminology at University of Florida is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 months, 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 Criminology 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
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: USD 691 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 449 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Gainesville, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Criminology 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
- [\'Contemporary Issues in Criminology and Law\', \'Proseminar in Crime, Law, and Justice\', \'Law and Society\', \'Communities and Crime\', \'Drugs, Crime, and Policy\', \'Criminal Justice Process\', \'Crime and the Life Course\', \'White Collar Crime\', \'Alcohol, Drugs, and Crime\', \'Research Methods in Crime, Law, and Justice\', \'Research Issues in Crime and Deviance\', \'Evaluation Research\', \'Independent Study\', \'Supervised Research\', \'Seminar in Criminological Theory\', "Research for Master\'s Thesis", \'Research Methods in Crime, Law, and Justice II\', \'Professional Development in Criminology, Law, and Society\', \'Advanced Research\', \'Research for Doctoral Dissertation\', \'Corrections and Public Policy\', \'Humanitarian Law\', \'Law and Social Science\', \'Anthropology of Law\', \'Human Rights in Cultural Context\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GMAT score:
The GMAT is specifically designed for admission to business or management schools, and is meant to test how prepared you are for a business degree programme
Admission to the master\xc2\x92s degree program requires a bachelor\xc2\x92s degree from a criminology/criminal justice or relevant social science or humanities program (political science, sociology, anthropology, psychology, philosophy, history, women\xc2\x92s studies, etc.). Qualified students may enter the master\xc2\x92s program as undergraduates through the combined B.A./M.A. program. Both M.A. options (thesis and nonthesis) require satisfactory completion of at least 36 credit hours.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 691 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 449 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 691 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 449 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Florida 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 Florida
University of Florida
Gainesville, United States
University of Florida is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months
- Credits 36