Criminology and Criminal Justice Policy
University of GuelphProgram Overview
The Criminology and Criminal Justice Policy at University of Guelph is a MA programme in Humanities, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Criminology and Criminal Justice Policy programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Canada and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: CAD 19,524 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 7,769 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Guelph, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Criminology and Criminal Justice Policy programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Research Methods in Criminal Justice
- Society, Crime and Control
- Governing Criminal Justice
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Only students with a 4-year undergraduate honours degree will be admitted into the program.
The expectation is that the undergraduate degree will be in Sociology, Criminology or Political Science, but students with at least 5 courses in Criminology and/or Public Policy may be admitted as long as these were part of a major in another social science or humanities program.
Students with undergraduate averages below a B will not qualify for admittance to the Program. We anticipate that only students with averages of B+ or higher will be considered for admission to the Program.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
CAD 19,524 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 7,769 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: CAD 19,524 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 7,769 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Guelph directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Guelph
University of Guelph
Guelph, Canada
TheUniversity of Guelph(U of GorGuelph) is a comprehensivepublicresearch universityinGuelph,Ontario, Canada. It was established in 1964 after the amalgamation ofOntario Agricultural College(1874),...
University Profile- Application Deadline Feb, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
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