Program Overview
The Criminology and Justice at St. John's University is a MSc programme in Humanities over 18 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 and Justice programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Italy and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 18 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 1,200 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,200 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: New York City, United States, Italy
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Criminology and 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
- White Collar Crime
- Juvenile Delinquency
- Restorative Justice
- Class, Race and Criminal Justice
- Environmental Crime and Justice
- Global Crime
- Forensic Psychology
- Punishment and Reform
- Comparative Criminology
- Situational Crime Prevention
- Cyber-Crime
- Identity Theft
- Organized Crime
- Family Violence
- Drugs and Society
- Human Trafficking
- Terrorism
- Field Internship
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission to a graduate degree program at St. John\'s is based on our assessment of a candidate\'s ability to successfully pursue graduate study. Our office works with the Deans to carefully consider every applicant\'s academic record, recommendation letters, scores on appropriate standardized tests and other factors that reflect a student\'s academic potential and motivation for successful graduate study.
We ask every graduate applicant to provide the following items:
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae
- Evidence of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
- Two letters of recommendation
- Personal statement
- Official results of performance on standardized tests
- Graduate Record Exam (GRE)
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,200 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,200 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,200 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,200 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact St. John's 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 St. John's University
St. John's University
City of New York, United States
St. John's University 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- Application Deadline 2001-11-17
- Start Date 2018-01-17
- Language English
- Duration 18 months