Program Overview
The Critical Infrastructure Protection at University of Massachusetts Lowell is a MSc 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 Critical Infrastructure Protection 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 6.5
- Tuition: USD 25,853 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 25,853 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Lowell, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Critical Infrastructure Protection 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 Security Studies
- Intelligence Analysis: Policy and Practice
- Scientific and Technological Dimensions of National Security
- Research Design
- Security Studies Capstone Research Paper
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Completed undergraduate degree from an accredited institution of higher education, with a final cumulative GPA of at least 3.0. A wide variety of undergraduate bachelor\xc2\x92s degree programs will qualify, particularly those in the behavioral and social sciences (such as political science, sociology, criminal justice, psychology, history, international relations, and many others).\xc2\xa0
- GRE scores for Verbal and Quantitative in the top 20th percentile. The MAT is acceptable as an alternative to the GRE.
- International students must submit TOEFL with acceptable scores.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 25,853 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 25,853 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 25,853 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 25,853 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Massachusetts Lowell 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 Massachusetts Lowell
University of Massachusetts Lowell
United States
The University of Massachusetts Lowell is a public research university in Lowell, Massachusetts, with a satellite campus in Haverhill, Massachusetts. It is the northernmost member of the...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-02-18
- Start Date 2018-09-06
- Language English
- Duration 24 months