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    Master of Arts in Criminology, Law, and Society

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    Gainesville, USMAIn-person2 years
    $60,260.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    18%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    3
    Cohort
    students
    36
    Credits
    $30.00
    App fee

    Master of Arts in Criminology, Law, and Society at University of Florida is a 36-credit, 2-year, in-person MA program based in Gainesville, US. Tuition is $60,260.

    About the program

    The program requires 36 credit hours including 5 required courses and electives, with options for a thesis involving independent investigation or a non-thesis research paper. It emphasizes interdisciplinary understanding of criminology and law and society.

    Focus: both

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Jan 15, 2027

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    required
    Min minimum score of 156 on the verbal part, a minimum of 146 on the quantitative part, and a minimum of 4 on the analytical writing part
    V 156 · Q 146
    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language: computer = 213, paper = 550, web = 80)
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS (International English Language Testing System: 6)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $18,090.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Arts in Criminology, Law, and Society at University of Florida cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Arts in Criminology, Law, and Society at University of Florida is $60,260 across 36 required credits.
    Is Master of Arts in Criminology, Law, and Society at University of Florida online or in-person?
    Master of Arts in Criminology, Law, and Society at University of Florida is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Arts in Criminology, Law, and Society at University of Florida take to complete?
    Master of Arts in Criminology, Law, and Society at University of Florida is structured around 2 years and 36 credits.
    What GPA is required for Master of Arts in Criminology, Law, and Society at University of Florida?
    Per the program's published guidance: 3.0 (i.e., B) in the last two years of undergraduate course work
    How competitive is Master of Arts in Criminology, Law, and Society at University of Florida?
    Master of Arts in Criminology, Law, and Society at University of Florida reports an acceptance rate of approximately 18%.