Overview

This interdisciplinary, research-oriented program was the first of its kind offered in the state. Here you will study crime and justice in an urban setting and can take advantage of the program’s many partnerships with law enforcement and criminal justice agencies.

Welcome to UT Dallas, the School of EPPS, and the program in criminology, where your future in justice awaits.

Career Options

Criminologists are a natural fit for federal, state and local criminal justice agencies. Graduate degrees in Criminology from University of Texas at Dallas can lead to higher-level careers in law enforcement, corrections, courts and victim services.

Some MS students will pursue law school while others will continue through the program to earn their PhD.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Extent of Crime and Measurement

Advances in Criminology Theory

Seminar in Criminology Research and Analysis

Professional Development in Criminology

Evidence-based Crime Prevention

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

36 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Richardson, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.2

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Proof of English proficiency.

GRE or GMAT score.

Completed UT Dallas graduate application.

Application fee.

$50 non-refundable international credential evaluation fee.

Diplomas and/or degree certificates. Upload scanned copies with certified English translations by the appropriate academic institution or government agency.

All college/university transcripts or mark sheets.

Letters of recommendation.

Certified translation of non-English documents.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

29568 USD / year

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Out-of-State

29568 USD / year

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In-State

15188 USD / year

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Additional Details

Variable tuition rates. Supplemental Designated Tuition Fees + $50 per credit.

Living costs

Richardson

United States

1207 - 2237 USD / month

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