Overview

Key Features

Curious about how the criminal legal system operates in society as an agent of control? An interdisciplinary major grounded in the liberal arts, Criminology at University of New England Maine focuses on the study of the social construction of crime and criminals, theories of illegal and deviant behavior, social reaction to crime, and the effectiveness of anti-crime policies. You emerge prepared, through hands-on classroom learning and real-world research and professional experiences, for a variety of rewarding careers in this dynamic field.

Criminology is an exciting field in which to work – and, at UNE, it’s an exciting one to study as well. With student engagement as a top priority, we offer hands-on classroom experiences, research opportunities, and internships that make for an incredible student experience as well as an impressive resume for potential employers or graduate/professional schools.

Emphasis on engaging internships and capstone experience
Development of in-demand liberal arts skills
Travel abroad opportunities

Strong job and graduate school placement rates

Careers

Criminology professionals may work in a variety of environments, including police stations, courts, prisons, government agencies, and a variety of non-profits, including victim advocacy groups. A degree in Criminology will position you well for careers such as:

Jury Consultant
Probation Officer
Forensic Psychologist
Criminal Attorney
Clinical Social Worker
Criminology Professor
Criminal Policy Analyst

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Criminal Legal System
Theories of Race and Racism
Crime, Media, Culture
Human Trafficking
Juvenile Delinquency

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boston, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

A Common Application or a UNE Application with the $40 application fee.
Official copy of a high school transcript or a four-year educational record.
One of the following UNE-approved standardized test scores: SAT, ACT, TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English Test or PTE Academic scores.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

44280 USD / year

≈ 44280 USD / year
Out-of-State

44280 USD / year

≈ 44280 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

44280 USD / year

≈ 44280 USD / year

Living costs

Boston

United States

1560 - 3239 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Programme Structure

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Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

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Academic requirements

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