Criminology and Criminal Justice - Master [1-2 Years]
$16,200 /Yr On-campus full_time

Master of Science [M.S] Criminology and Criminal Justice

  • The Master of Science(M.Sc) in Criminology and Criminal Justice at Northeastern University is a 2-year program.
  • The program is on a full-time or part-time basis.
  • This program is designed to prepare students for professional and research careers in criminal justice, criminology, and related fields.
  • Students develop an understanding, and an ability to contribute to, public and private efforts to make communities safer and to ensure justice.
  • Some of the main courses students go through in this program are:
    • Criminology
    • Criminal Justice Process
    • Statistical Analysis
    • Security Risk Management and Assessment
    • Information System Forensics
    • Experiential Integration 
  • Students learn the skills necessary to impact policy and practice by becoming producers and critical consumers of research and scholarship.
  • Students may choose to complete a co-op, which extends the program by six months.
  • The Graduation rate of Northeastern University is 84%.
  • The student-faculty ratio of this college is 14:1.
  • The acceptance rate of Northeastern University is 19%.

Tution & Application Fees

Year Year 1 Year 2
Tuition Fees $16200 $16200
Total Fees $16200 $16200

Examinations

Exam Type Exam Name Score Out of Score Exam Level
IELTS International English Language Testing System 6.5 9 3
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language 100 120 3
PTE Pearson Test of English 53 90 3
GRE Graduate Record Examination 298 340 2
Duolingo Duolingo 120 160 1

Academic Eligibility: 

  • Students must have a  bachelor's degree in a related field or its equivalent to get admission in this program.
  • Students required a minimum GPA of 3.6.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

  • Completed a 4-year UG degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.