Program Overview
The Criminology at University of Pennsylvania is a MSc programme in Humanities over 12 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: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7.5
- Tuition: USD 36,924 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: Philadelphia, 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
- The Criminology Masters Program begins with an orientation. Because this is a small and highly select program which concentrates on personal attention and guidance, this orientation period provides an opportunity for students to get to know each other, faculty and administrators, as well as the Penn community. During the course of the program, members of the cohort constantly interact in classes, in the department lounge and study area and at social events. Finally, we invite all graduates back to campus every April for an Annual Criminology Program Reunion.
- Penn\x92s unique interdisciplinary program combines solid academic learning at one of the nation\x92s top research universities with practical knowledge that can enhance careers in research and in criminal justice-related policy and practice settings. Students also gain knowledge of the criminal justice system through ride-alongs with police officers and field trips to courts and prisons. Students work under a faculty member on a semester- long crime analysis project, using analysis and research skills--along with tools such as crime mapping\x97to address a specific crime problem. As their masters\x92 thesis, an oral and written project presentation is made at the conclusion of the semester to a small committee of the faculty.
- The M.S. program also offers a capstone course, Academic and Applied Criminology, in which speakers from the University of Pennsylvania faculty and other academic institutions and from non-profit research organizations discuss their research, while speakers from government and criminal justice policy and practice settings\x97the consumers of research\x97share their insights.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applications to the Masters Program MUST include the following:
- Completed application forms, including a personal statement.
- Unofficial transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended.
- Three letters of reference, with at least two from former professors or individuals who can evaluate academic preparation.
- Graduate Record Examination (GRE) taken in the last five years. LSAT scores may be accepted in lieu of GRE scores if the test was taken in the last five years.
- Individuals with an undergraduate degree from Penn are not required to submit GRE or LSAT scores in order to apply to the M.S. program.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 36,924 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: USD 36,924 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 7.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, United States
University of Pennsylvania is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months