Pennsylvania State University
Bachelor of Criminology
Bachelor of Criminology is a good fit for students who want to build capability in Crime, justice and society; legal, psychological and social perspectives; options in forensics, law and society, psychology of crime, investigations and cyber. The strongest current official evidence in this research links the field to criminal justice, investigations, policy, corrections, community safety, intelligence and related roles.
- Qualification level
- Bachelor
- Field
- Law & Justice
- Typical duration
- 3 years full-time (up to 6 years part-time/online)
- Study destinations
- 4
- Partner offerings
- 13
Course overview
Why study Bachelor of Criminology?
- Crime
- Justice
- Society
- Legal
- Psychological and social perspectives
- Options in forensics
- Law and society
- Psychology of crime
- Investigations and cyber.
The strongest current official evidence in this research links the field to criminal justice, investigations, policy, corrections, community safety, intelligence and related roles.
Career direction
Where could this course take you?
Roles this qualification is mapped to across current Grace partner evidence.
- Criminal justice
- Investigations
- Policy
- Corrections
- Community safety
- Intelligence and related roles.
Professional eligibility depends on the provider’s award, accreditation, placement requirements and destination rules.
Grace partner network
Where can you study Bachelor of Criminology?
Choose a destination to see the Grace partner options recorded for this course.
Study in United States
Grace partners offering this course
3 Grace partner options currently shown.
Boise State University
Bachelor of Criminology
Middle Tennessee State University
Bachelor of Criminology
Destination context
Why study Criminology in United States?
Very broad institution/programme choice, flexible major/minor structures at many schools, and extensive specialist and research options.
Crime, justice and society; legal, psychological and social perspectives; options in forensics, law and society, psychology of crime, investigations and cyber.
View official destination sourceEligibility
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
Requirements vary by institution and by the official award shown above. Grace will check your prior study against the provider’s current published criteria.
English language requirements
English scores and accepted tests vary by provider. No single institution’s requirement is presented as applying to every option.
Plan in USD
What could it cost?
University / course costs
Tuition appears on each provider card where it was recorded. Deposits and institutional fees are omitted unless evidenced.
Destination costs
- F-1 student visa (typical academic route)
- $185
- Other government charge
- $350
No single federal living-funds minimum; school/I-20 financial evidence is institution-specific. This is not presented as money that will necessarily be spent. Institutional health-insurance requirements/costs vary
Timing
Intakes and when to apply
New F/M student visas can be issued up to 365 days before programme start; entry is normally no more than 30 days before start. Apply early because interview waits vary.
Provider-specific intake information is shown on offering cards only where it was recorded. Speak with Grace before planning around an intake.
Student questions
Frequently asked
questions.
What is Bachelor of Criminology?
Bachelor of Criminology is a good fit for students who want to build capability in Crime, justice and society; legal, psychological and social perspectives; options in forensics, law and society, psychology of crime, investigations and cyber. The strongest current official evidence in this research links the field to criminal justice, investigations, policy, corrections, community safety, intelligence and related roles.
What will I learn?
Crime, justice and society; legal, psychological and social perspectives; options in forensics, law and society, psychology of crime, investigations and cyber.
What careers can this course support?
Criminal justice, investigations, policy, corrections, community safety, intelligence and related roles. Outcomes depend on the provider award, accreditation and local professional rules.
How long does the course take?
Verified examples include: 3 years full-time (up to 6 years part-time/online). Check the provider offering for the applicable duration.
When should I apply?
Use the exact provider intake/deadline where published; then apply the destination visa/study-permit timing rules in the Destination Rules sheet.
Which Grace partners offer this course?
13 current Grace partner offerings are mapped across 4 destinations.
Source transparency
Course information reviewed by Grace International
Information last verified: October 2026. Fees, intakes and government requirements can change; follow official source links shown beside volatile facts.
1 verified intake pattern is represented in current provider evidence.
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