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Bachelor of Criminal Justice and Criminology

East Carolina University

Greenville, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Masters examining criminal justice and criminology theory and policy.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Critically analyse advanced concepts and current developments in Criminal Justice and Criminology. Select and apply relevant analytical
Research or professional methods. Present evidence-based findings and manage complex specialist projects.

Career outcomes

Academic or research roles in criminology
Criminal justice
Public
Private and third sector agencies
Further study (PhD)

Curriculum

One-year masters (180 credits) on how the justice and penal system works and the issues of theoretical and social importance in criminology. Teaching uses lectures
Online and face-to-face tutorials
Discussion forums
and project and work-based learning
Keeping pace with current policy
Practice and debate.

Entry requirements

Academic

Official secondary-school records (first-year
Under 24 college hours) or transcripts plus NACES course-by-course evaluation (transfer
24+ hours)
All officially translated into English.

Accepted academic background

Official secondary-school records (first-year, Under 24 college hours) or transcripts plus NACES course-by-course evaluation (transfer, 24+ hours), All officially translated into English.

Language tests

Duolingo 105
IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 71 (4 on new scale from 2026)

Documents you’ll need

Official Secondary School Transcripts
Proof of English Proficiency.

How to apply

Review the admission requirements for Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and Criminology. Prepare the academic records and supporting documents requested for this qualification. Submit an application using the institution's published admissions process. Provide language proficiency evidence and pay any applicable application fee if required. Await an admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$24,370 USD
Application fee	$75 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	Main Campus, Greenville
Faculty or school	Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences
Department	Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Dec 2026
31 days left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 Dec 2026
31 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.