Overview The Department of Criminology at the University of South Florida is committed to a liberal arts education, believing that
this pedagogy best prepares students for whatever choices they might make upon graduation. Features Faculty strive to achieve excellence in the dissemination of knowledge, to be at the cutting edge of advances in the field, and to participate with both public and private agencies involved in the prevention and control of deviant behavior. The faculty is dedicated to ensuring that the perspectives of the academic criminologist, the criminal justice professional, the offender, the victim, and society are each critically examined within an academic/scholarly framework. Programme Structure Courses include: Criminal Justice and Public Policy Quantitative Analysis in Criminology Research Methods in Criminology Theories of Criminal Behavior Nature and Causes of Crime Seminar in Violence Seminar in Social Inequality and Crime Seminar in Drugs and Crime Admission requirements Academic requirements GPA: 3.4 GRE®: Required English requirements Duolingo English Test: 110 TOEFL® IBT: 79 PTE Academic: 53 General requirements A master’s degree from an accredited institution and a GPA of at least 3.40 or better (on a 4.00 scale) during graduate study. All applicants must submit GRE scores taken within five (5) years of the desired term of entry. Three 3 letters of recommendation speaking to the applicant’s academic capabilities A statement of purpose detailing reasons for seeking a Ph.D. degree in Criminology, future career plans and research interests. A sample of written work providing evidence of the applicant’s academic capabilities. If an applicant has completed a master’s thesis, it should be submitted. Key information Duration Full-time 48 months Start dates & application deadlines Starting August 2027 Apply before Jan 2027 Language English Credits 55 SCH Delivered On Campus Campus Location Tampa, United States Disciplines Criminology Tuition Fees Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality. International Applies to you. Non-residents 28,057 AUD / year ≈ 19,980 USD / year Out-of-State 28,057 AUD / year ≈ 19,980 USD / year Domestic Applies to you. In-State 12,220 AUD / year ≈ 8,702 USD / year Living costs Tampa, United States 1,576-2,740 AUD / month The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
