Overview

Why choose the Criminal Justice and Public Policy program at University of Guelph? Unlike traditional criminology degrees, the CJPP MA blends theory, practice, and policy. You'll explore the most pressing and complex issues in today's criminal justice landscape – from wrongful convictions to systemic reform – through multiple lenses: criminology, sociology, political science, and law.

Where Can a CJPP MA Take You?

The MA program will give you a deep understanding of crime, justice, equity, and governance. Graduates are also equipped with in-demand skills in research, analysis, communication, and policy writing, along with real-world experience and professional networks.

Our graduates are leaders and changemakers across the justice sector, working in:

Community and social services (mental health and addictions)

Policing (front-line and civilian roles)

Law and legal advocacy

Corrections and rehabilitation

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Governing Criminal Justice

Research Methods in Criminal Justice

Society, Crime and Control

Professional Seminar in CJPP

Current Issues in Criminal Justice

Criminal Justice and Public Policy in Practice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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60

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

45 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Guelph, Canada

Disciplines

Criminal Law Criminology Criminal Justice View 13 other Masters in Criminology in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

B+

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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89

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4.5

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60

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Honours bachelor's degree in a social science or humanities program, with:

A minimum B+ average (77-79%) in the last two years of study

At least 5 criminology and/or public policy undergraduate courses

Applicants with an undergraduate major in sociology, criminology or political science are preferred.

Requirements may be in progress at the time of application but must be completed by April 30 of the entrance year.

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Tuition Fees

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13674 CAD / year

≈ 13674 CAD / year
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Citizens or residents

4754 CAD / year

≈ 4754 CAD / year

Living costs

Guelph

Canada

1157 - 1804 CAD / month

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Overview

Where Can a CJPP MA Take You?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Guelph

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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