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Bachelor of Criminology

University of New Mexico - Albuquerque

Albuquerque, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

A one-year research master's in Criminology completed through an independent supervised thesis.

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 evaluate concepts and methods in Criminology in Research Master to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in criminology in research master concepts
Research methods and professional practice. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

Research Assistant
Project Assistant
Program Coordinator

Curriculum

Independent research project in Criminology guided by a supervisor
Supported by research training and regular supervisory meetings
And completed with a thesis for examination. Students join the school's research community and its research training and events.

Entry requirements

Academic

Secondary school completion (US-style high school or home-country secondary certificate)
Transfer applicants use the same undergraduate application
Some majors set admission coursework and a 2.00 GPA for entry to the college after enrolment
English proficiency required unless exempt.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school completion (US-style high school or the home-country secondary certificate listed on the admissions-by-home-country page), Transfer applicants with prior university credit apply on the same undergraduate application

Language tests

IELTS 6

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts

How to apply

Check UNM academic and scholarship options and the deadlines (Fall 2027 priority 2027-03-01
final 2027-05-01). Apply online to UNM and pay the 50 USD application fee. Send official transcripts
graduation certificates with translation
English proficiency scores if required. Receive the admission decision and any scholarship nomination. Accept the offer and submit financial documents showing first-year funding. Receive the I-20 and attend the visa appointment. Arrange travel and housing and arrive on campus.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$38,850 USD
Application fee	$50 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Main Campus
Faculty or school	College of Arts & Sciences, Social Sciences & Interdisciplinary
Department	Sociology & Criminology
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	International Amigo Scholarship is available to eligible full-time nonimmigrant undergraduate applicants and reduces nonresident tuition to the resident rate. Leadership scholarships are also listed. Applicants are automatically considered based on academic qualifications; awards are competitive and subject to renewal conditions.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 May 2027
168 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.