Master of Criminal Justice
- Pensacola, United States
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
Master's degree for leadership roles in criminal justice.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Criminal Justice can develop the ability to interpret relevant legal or policy concepts
- Evaluate evidence and arguments and communicate structured
- Ethically informed analysis
- And apply advanced analytical or reflective approaches to complex work. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Management
- Supervisory and leadership roles for practitioners and academics
Curriculum
- 32 to 36 credit hours (the page gives both figures) over two years
- Full or part time. Asynchronous courses
- Course list unreported on the page. Faculty include former attorneys and law enforcement officers. Partner tuition discounts such as NYPD remission are mentioned.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor degree (US-accredited or comparable international degree) plus department approval
- Admission tests where the programme requires them
Minimum GPA
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 79 (exams before 2026-01-21) or 4.5 (exams on or after 2026-01-21
- Duolingo new 1-6 scale)
- PTE Academic Duolingo 110
- Cambridge PTE Academic 53
- IELTS 6
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Bachelor's Degree Certificate
How to apply
- Review the graduate programme admission criteria and application dates. Complete the online graduate application on the official university website. Upload the required academic qualifications and programme-specific supporting documents. Provide evidence of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Submit the completed application and await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $13,650 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $30 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Main Campus (Pensacola) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities |
| Department | Criminology, Criminal Justice, and Legal Studies |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 33 |
| Study pace | Full-time |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | University of West Florida graduate scholarship and assistantship opportunities vary by school and department. Individual opportunities may impose residency or funding restrictions. Program-level eligibility must be checked with the graduate school. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
May 2027
Apply by
1 Mar 2027
108 days left
Scholarships
University of West Florida graduate scholarship and assistantship opportunities vary by school and department. Individual opportunities may impose residency or funding restrictions. Program-level eligibility must be checked with the graduate school.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The next deadline is 1 Mar 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $13,650 USD per year. The application fee is $30 USD. The estimated living cost is $20,808 USD.
The minimum GPA is 3. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 79 (exams before 2026-01-21) or 4.5 (exams on or after 2026-01-21, Duolingo new 1-6 scale), PTE Academic Duolingo 110, Cambridge PTE Academic 53, IELTS 6.
University of West Florida graduate scholarship and assistantship opportunities vary by school and department. Individual opportunities may impose residency or funding restrictions. Program-level eligibility must be checked with the graduate school.