Program Overview
The Forensic Studies at Florida Gulf Coast University 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 Forensic Studies 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 1,031 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 373 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Fort Myers, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Forensic Studies 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
- Human Osteology
- Social Constructs of Crime
- Adv. Quantitative Research
- Supervised Research
- Human Trafficking
- Cultural Ecology
- Forensic Anthropology
- Practicum-Human Identity
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).
- At least 15 credits in History from a regionally accredited institution with a 3.0 GPA in all History courses.
- A 3.0 GPA for the last 60 hours of the baccalaureate degree
- Minimum TOEFL score of 550 (paper-based) or 213 (computer-based) for international students who speak English as a second language.
- Two letters of recommendation from past professors or mentors.
- A writing sample of 3,000 words or more.
- Personal statement of interest
- A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,031 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 373 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,031 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 373 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Florida Gulf Coast 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 Florida Gulf Coast University
Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, United States
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University Profile- Application Deadline Nov, 2026
- Start Date Jan, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
