Study Bachelor of Arts in Criminology at University at Buffalo - SUNY in the USA, College of Arts and Sciences

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

As a criminology major, you'll ask tough questions about a topic that affects nearly every aspect of society, from health and housing to education and the environment. And then you’ll learn where to find the clues to help answer them.What will I learn?Forget what you've seen on TV crime shows. Here, you'll take a critical, research-based look at criminology as you explore subjects such as:The relationship between crime, deviance and delinquency.Theories of crime.How we measure crime.Systems of power and how law contributes to inequality.Misconceptions and stereotypes.Disparities in the justice system related to race, ethnicity and gender.Experiences of incarcerated people.How behavior shapes policy (and vice versa).

Which department am I in?

College of Arts and Sciences

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

US$28,500.00 per year

Living Expenses - 24900

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

August 2027

Venue

North Campus

Flint Entrance,

Amherst,

Massachusetts,

14260, United States

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

US$28,500.00 per year

Living Expenses - 24900

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

01/10/2026

Start date

January 2027

Venue

North Campus

Flint Entrance,

Amherst,

Massachusetts,

14260, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

If you have an above-average academic record and have taken challenging courses in high school that prepare you to succeed at university. UB uses a 4.0 grading scale, and we expect applicants to have the equivalent of a 3.0 on that scale. That is the same as a grade of B, or 83 on a 100-point scale.