About the course

The BA in Criminal Justice and Human Security prepares you for your career in the following ways:

　　To introduce the essential elements of criminal justice and provide the academic preparation needed for careers related to criminal justice, crime prevention, and law enforcement in an increasingly global society.

　　To introduce the concept of Human Security, its emergence and implication, and to explore its impact on domestic and international security.

　　To develop a cadre of security professionals who demonstrate the language skills and intercultural understanding required for effective law enforcement in today?s globalized society.

　　To explore the role played in criminal behavior by socioeconomic inequities and societal injustice, resulting from domestic and non-domestic events.

　　To explore implications of non-state actors for international crime and justice, in such areas as norm creation, deviance, terrorism, and crime prevention.

　　To identify the role played by religious, ideological, and cultural views, ethnic and tribal identities, and inequality of power and privilege in rationalizing criminal behavior.

　　To develop an integrated Criminal Justice and Human Security program that draws upon existing programs in sociology, political economy, martial arts studies, mass communication, and world religions.

　　To prepare students for admission to graduate study in Criminal Justice and Homeland Security programs and for careers in domestic and international security

　　To prepare students with the analytical and research skills necessary for a career or further education in the fields of Criminal Justice and Human Security. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Bridgeport
Fall (August), 2024	Bridgeport
Spring (January), 2025	Bridgeport
Fall (August), 2025	Bridgeport
Spring (January), 2026	Bridgeport

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Bridgeport

For applicants who have not yet received their secondary or high school certificate/diploma Submit official/notarized/certified/or attested copies of ALL senior secondary/high school records. This includes mark sheets, academic transcripts, final examination results, diplomas, and degree certificates such as Std. X (SSC), Std. XII (HSC), O Levels, A Levels, WAEC, CXC, IB, etc.

　　For applicants who have attended any post-secondary institution (college/university) Submit official/notarized/attested/or certified copies of senior secondary/high school records (see above) and ALL post-secondary school (university/college) records. This includes mark sheets, academic transcripts, examination result, diplomas, and degree certificates.TOEFL score of 75 (IBT) or an IELTS score of 6.0.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 75.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Bridgeport. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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