Overview

The Criminology program at Saint Mary's University will provide students with the research, analytical, critical thinking, and writing skills necessary for further graduate study, research, or teaching.

Financial Support

Full-time students admitted to the program may be eligible for funding administered by Saint Mary’s University.

Funding recommendations are made by the program All successful applicants are automatically considered for graduate funding.

Students are encouraged to apply for external scholarships funding such as the Canadian Graduate Scholarships Program.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Topics in Criminology

Selected Topics in Criminology

Advanced Seminar in Criminology

Advanced Criminological Theory

Advanced Research Methodology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

58

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Criminology View 16 other Masters in Criminology in Canada

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

58

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Students who have earned an honours baccalaureate undergraduate degree in criminology (or equivalent), or an honours baccalaureate undergraduate degree with a concentration in criminology (or equivalent) may be admitted to a twenty-four (24) credit hour Master of Arts degree program. Only in exceptional circumstances will a student with an undergraduate degree with an advanced major be admitted.

Normally, applicants will have achieved a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.3 (B+) in their overall academic record. In exceptional circumstances, when an applicant is otherwise qualified, the admissions committee may waive this requirement.

a statement that specifies areas of preparation and interest for their thesis;

a sample of written work and three recommendation forms from individuals who can attest to their academic competence and/or ability to pursue graduate work.

Tuition Fee

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International

12284 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12284 CAD per year during 24 months.
National

5547 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5547 CAD per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Halifax

1235 - 1956 CAD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Criminology.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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