Program Overview
The Legal Studies (Homeland Security) at California University of Pennsylvania is a MSc programme in Law, delivered Online. 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 law. 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 Legal Studies (Homeland Security) 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
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: USD 497 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 478 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Legal Studies (Homeland Security) programme are prepared for diverse careers in law:
- Solicitor / Barrister
- Legal Counsel
- Policy Advisor
- Legal Researcher
- Compliance Officer
- International Arbitrator
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- LAW 600 Law and Public Policy 3
- LAW 601 Law and Ethics 3
- LAW 602 Law, Civil Liberties and the Constitution 3
- LAW 603 Law and Legal Method 3
- AST 700 U.S. Homeland Security 3
- AST 740 Terrorism, Threat & Vulnerability Analysis & Protection 3
- AST 760 Biological, Chemical, Nuclear & WMD Threats in Homeland Security 3
- AST 780 Intelligence Practice in Homeland Security 3
- PCJ 747 Financial Investigations 3
- PCJ 748 Criminal Justice Organization and Management 3
- PCJ 749 Seminar in Justice Studies 3
- PCJ 750 Sexual Assault Investigations 3
- PCJ 751 Executive Protection 3
- PCJ 752 Digital Imaging, Forensic Photography and the Law 3
- PCJ 755 Polygraph and Lie Detection 3
- LAW 605 Law and Police Process 3
- LAW 607 Law and Criminal Conduct 3
- LAW 700 Law and the International Community 3
- LAW 702 Law, Science and Forensic Applications 3
- LAW 730 Independent Study in Law and Public Policy 3
- RES 849 Thesis 4
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s 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).
Admissions Criteria
- 3.00 GPA in a baccalaureate* verified with official transcripts from an accredited institution
- Graduate Application for Admission plus $25 nonrefundable application fee
*Applicants possessing a 2.50-2.99 GPA may be considered for conditional admission if they submit two professional letters of recommendation, a current resume indicating field experience, and a listing of three references. Conditional admits must achieve a grade of B (3.00) or higher in each of the first two courses taken during the first semester of study
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 497 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 478 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 497 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 478 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact California 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 California University of Pennsylvania
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