MSc

Criminal Justice: Security Studies

Learn more about studying Criminal Justice: Security Studies as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Program
    Master's
  • Duration
    2 years
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    11,160USD
  • Start date
    Jan, Aug
  • University ranking
    Not ranked

Program overview

What Lewis University says about their program:

Lewis University’s Master of Science in Criminal Justice program provides students with an advanced understanding and the skills needed to analyze and ethically address complex issues that criminal justice professionals encounter every day. Upon graduation, students will have an enhanced personal capacity to excel in the field of criminal justice, increased potential for career advancement, and facilitated personal and professional growth.

Lewis University is a member of the Academic Alliance of the FBI National Academy Associates, Inc. (FBINAA). Many Lewis graduates hold high-level and public sector positions in the FBI, Secret Service, Department of Homeland Security, and numerous state and local police departments.

Lewis is a member of the National Fraternal Order of Police University (NFOPU) is a consortium of colleges and universities that provides members of the National FOP with varied learning programs. We’re proud to bring you award-winning undergraduate and graduate degrees in Criminal Justice and Public Safety Administration. We’re perfectly positioned to provide you with an advanced understanding of the complex issues industry professionals face every day giving you the skills to analyze critical issues and apply ethical reasoning to complex situations, enhance your career potential, and impact your world for the better.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

Applicants to Bachelor’s degree programs must have obtained a secondary school diploma with a 2.5 GPA (or equivalent) that is eligible for further academic studies in the country where it was earned.

Postgraduate academic requirements

Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, from a recognized college or university in an academic discipline relevant to the proposed field of study.

English proficiency

  • TOEFL iBT

    79

  • IELTS

    6.5

  • Duolingo English Test

    105

  • PTE Academic

    52

Documents required

Undergraduate

  • Online application
  • Secondary School Transcripts, or National Exam results
  • Secondary school completion certificate
  • English Proficiency exam scores
  • Copy of passport

Postgraduate

  • Graduate Application
  • Bachelor Degree Transcripts (for students with a USA bachelor degree)
  • Transcript Equivalency evaluation (if your bachelor degree is from outside the USA)
  • English Proficiency exam score
  • Statement of Purpose essay
  • Two Letters of Recommendation
  • Resume or CV
  • Copy of passport
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Fees and funding

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    $37,592 per year

  • Postgraduate tuition

    $20,000 per year

Funding

International Student Scholarship

- **Amount:** $16,000 - $18,000 - **Requirements:* 3.0 - 3.5 GPA. This scholarship is awarded automatically based on the student's GPA.
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What is the cost of living near Lewis University?

Local figures aren't available yet — values reflect USA-wide averages.

Category Cost  (in United States Dollar)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre$1,652Range: $1,046 to $4,269
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre$1,349Range: $891 to $2,857
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)$214Range: $130 to $400
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)$73Range: $50 to $110
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)$61Range: $30 to $110
Monthly public transport pass$65Range: $35 to $138
Monthly grocery basket$350Range: $250 to $500
Coffee shop drink$5Range: $3 to $9
Cinema or cultural event ticket$15Range: $11 to $23
Gym membership$45Range: $20 to $135

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for Lewis University

Many international students will require a visa to study in the US, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.