Program Overview
The Criminology at University of Ottawa 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 6,482 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 2,729 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Ottawa, 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
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY IN CRIMINOLOGY
- RESEARCH SEMINAR IN CRIMINOLOGY
- QUANTITATIVE METHODS IN CRIMINOLOGY
- QUALITATIVE METHODS IN CRIMINOLOGY
- THEORIES OF INTERVENTION IN CRIMINOLOGY AND ALTERNATIVE PRACTICES
- COUNSELLING IN CRIMINOLOGY
- COMMUNITY INTERVENTION IN CRIMINOLOGY
- SOCIAL POLICY AND CRIMINOLOGY
- FIELD PLACEMENT SEMINAR
- CONTEMPORARY CRIMINOLOGICAL THEORIES
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Students must hold a Bachelor\'s degree with a major in Criminology or equivalent with a minimum average of 75% (B+).
- Their previous studies must have included CRM4304 Qualitative Research in Criminology (3cr.) and CRM3334 Quantitative Research in Criminology (3cr.) or equivalent. If not, they will have to take them as additional courses during their first session in the MA program.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
CAD 6,482 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 2,729 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: CAD 6,482 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 2,729 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Ottawa 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 Ottawa
University of Ottawa
Ottawa, Canada
public research university in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months
