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Master of Advanced Study in Criminology, Law and Society
University of California, Irvine
- Irvine, United States
- 2 years
- English
- Online
- Master
About the program
UCI's first online degree preparing professionals for leadership in criminal justice and the legal professions.
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
- Demonstrate subject knowledge in Advanced Study in Criminology
- Law and Society. Use appropriate research and analytical methods
- Evaluate evidence and communicate reasoned conclusions.
Career outcomes
- Leadership positions in criminal justice and legal fields
Curriculum
- 52 Units across 13 courses. Required: Research Methods (C214)
- Applied Statistics (C215) and Social Problems
- Law
- and Policy (C218)
- Plus 40 units of electives such as policing
- Sentencing and corrections
- White-collar crime and cybercrime. A capstone course replaces the thesis. No tracks.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor degree (about 16 years of schooling) from a recognised institution with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 (programmes may set more)
- Some programmes require GRE or GMAT and letters of recommendation
- TOEFL iBT 80 or IELTS 7 unless the degree was taught in English.
Minimum GPA
3
Accepted academic background
Bachelor degree (or equivalent, About 16 years of schooling) from a recognised institution, Programme may require GRE/GMAT and letters of recommendation.
Documents you’ll need
- Bachelor Degree Transcript
- Bachelor Degree Certificate
- English Proficiency Results if required.
How to apply
- Check the programme entry requirements and available intake. Complete the university application and provide the academic documents and language evidence requested for admission. Pay an application fee if applicable. Review the admission decision
- Accept the offer and arrange visa documents where necessary.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $8,639 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $155 USD |
| Deposit | $1,700 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Online |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Social Ecology |
| Department | Criminology, Law and Society |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
Tuition is $8,639 USD per year. The application fee is $155 USD. The deposit is $1,700 USD. The estimated living cost is $20,580 USD.
The minimum GPA is 3.

