Overview

Criminology from University of Ottawa focuses on four broad questions: the social construction of norms and the notion of crime; the criminalization of specific behaviours, individuals and groups in our society; the analysis of the goals and functioning of the criminal justice system; and the examination of contemporary forms of intervention.

Students at Criminology from University of Ottawa will:

gain knowledge of the major theoretical and methodological frameworks in criminology

be able to critically analyze them and apply this knowledge to describe and explain conceptual and empirical problems of crime, justice and social control, both within the framework of optional courses or of an internship seminar with an on-site internship.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

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

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

Partially taught in English, Partially taught in French

TOEFL^® IBT

92

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PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ottawa, Canada

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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92

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PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General 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 CRM 3334 and CRM 3335 or equivalent. If not, they will have to take them as additional courses during their first term in the MA program.

Letter of Intent

Resume required

2 Recommendation letters

Transcripts

English Proficiency

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

19630 CAD / year

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Citizens or residents

5688 CAD / year

≈ 5688 CAD / year

Additional Details

Ontario residents: $2,456.70/ semester

Living costs

Ottawa

Canada

1168 - 1925 CAD / month

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Additional Details

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