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Tuition USD 1,579 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,579 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Degree MSc
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Washington D.C., United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Justice at American University Washington DC 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 Justice 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

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. Tuition: USD 1,579 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,579 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
  5. Location: Washington, D. C., United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Justice programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Law and Social Sciences
  2. Legal Theory
  3. Concept of Justice
  4. Criminological Theory
  5. Justice and Public Policy: Controversial Issues
  6. Terrorism, Crime, and Public Policy
  7. Intelligence Analysis

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

In addition to meeting the minimum university requirements for graduate study, applicants must submit Graduate Record Examination (GRE) test scores. Applicants are evaluated on the basis of scholastic achievement in their last 60 credit hours of undergraduate work, test scores and two letters of recommendation.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 1,579 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,579 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 1,579 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,579 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact American University Washington DC 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 American University Washington DC

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American University Washington DC

Washington D.C., United States

The American University Washington College of Law is the law school of American University, a private research university in Washington, D.C., United States. It is accredited by the American Bar...

University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months