Program Overview
The Criminology at Saint Mary's University is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 months, 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 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
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: CAD 11,926 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 5,547 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Halifax, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Criminology 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
- Critical criminology
- Crime and media
- Violence against women
- Organized, state and corporate crime
- Youth culture and crime
- Restorative and transformative justice
- Human rights
- Social justice
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Honours bachelors degree in criminology (or equivalent) or an honours bachelors degree with a concentration in criminology (or equivalent)
*Normally, applicants will have achieved a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3 (B+ average). Only in exceptional circumstances will this requirement be waived
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
CAD 11,926 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 5,547 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: CAD 11,926 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 5,547 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Saint Mary's University 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 Saint Mary's University
Saint Mary's University
Halifax, Canada
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University Profile- Application Deadline Feb, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
