Overview

The department is a thriving academic community of scholars, teachers and students who are dedicated to all forms of academic inquiry under the broad umbrella of criminology, law and society, and the study of justice.

Features

University of Illinois at Chicago offers work leading to the Master of Arts and the Doctor of Philosophy in Criminology, Law, and Justice.

CLJ's research areas can be found on the department website. Building on the general curricular areas in critical criminology, law and society and the study of justice, the Doctor of Philosophy degree offers additional course work in theory, substantive specialties, and research methods.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Trial Interaction

Victimization

Violence

Gender, Crime, and Justice

Violence Prevention

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 84 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

96 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

Criminology View 21 other PhDs in Criminology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Baccalaureate Field Students may enter either with an MA or a BA. If applicants received their Criminology, Law, and Justice MA from UIC, then they must have received a "high pass" (3.50) on their MA comprehensive exam.

Grade Point Average: At least 3.00/4.00 for the final 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of undergraduate study, with a GPA of at least 3.25 in all graduate courses taken.

Tests Required GRE not required.

Minimum English Competency Test Score.

Letters of Recommendation Three letters of recommendation addressing the applicant’s academic accomplishments and potential.

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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

9376 USD / year

≈ 9376 USD / year
Out-of-State

9376 USD / year

≈ 9376 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

4498 USD / year

≈ 4498 USD / year

Living costs

Chicago

United States

1297 - 2491 USD / month

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