Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Criminology and Justice

Canada

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What will I learn?

Examine why crime is not committed in a vacuum, and how it relates to the police, courts, corrections, the juvenile system and various social and government agencies. Our program explores and critically analyzes criminological and sociological theories of why people commit crimes. It also examines how societies define crime and who is considered a criminal. Our program approaches the study of crime from an interdisciplinary perspective, drawing on a rich tradition from criminology, sociology, philosophy, psychology and law. In addition to examining why crime is committed, you will be encouraged to think about crime, criminal justice and its administration in ways that are consistent with the principles of fairness, equity, peace and justice.Career opportunitiesGraduates will be skilled in taking leadership roles and more collaborative approaches within their own fields and within the related infrastructures of society.You will be well prepared to pursue a variety of career opportunities including: Addictions/Rehabilitation Counsellor, Animal Welfare InvestigatorBorder Services Worker, Child/Youth Worker, Coast Guard Employee, Corporate Security, Correctional Office/Case ManagerExperiential learningA limited number of fourth-year students have an opportunity to participate in a learning experience with a community organization. The practicum is an experiential learning tool that provides students with opportunities to acquire workplace skills and knowledge, confront the relationship between theory and practice, and cultivate a sense of personal and professional development. The practicum course consists of 100 hours of fieldwork, several in-class seminars and a set of academic assignments.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Social Science and Humanities

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
CAD$30,655.26 (18,59,134) per year
First year: CAN $30,655.26; Second year: CAN $30,655.26; Third year: CAN $29,261.86; Fourth year: CAN $25,450.26; Fifth year: CAN $24,450.26 (The given fee is for full time and it's a guide for online students.)

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

Expected January 2026

Venue

Ontario Tech University

2000 Simcoe Street North,

Oshawa,

Ontario,

L1G 0C5, Canada

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
CAD$30,655.26 (18,59,134) per year
First year: CAN $30,655.26; Second year: CAN $30,655.26; Third year: CAN $29,261.86; Fourth year: CAN $25,450.26; Fifth year: CAN $24,450.26 (The given fee is for full time and it's a guide for online students.)

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

Expected January 2026

Venue

Downtown Oshawa Campus

Ontario Tech University,

61 Charles Street,

OSHAWA,

Ontario (ON),

L1H 4X8, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

Entry requirements may vary from country to country. Students are required to complete international academic qualification equivalent to Canada Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD).

English language requirement:

IELTS: Overall score of 6.5 with no sub-score less than 6.0 (Education and Nursing programs require an overall score of 7.0).

TOEFL: Internet-based test (iBT) with a total score of 83 (Education and Nursing programs require a total score of 87), and minimum scaled scores of Listening: 20; Reading: 20; Speaking: 19; and Writing: 20

Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: Minimum score of 58.

Cambridge English - Advanced: Minimum score of 180 with no band lower than 170.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Ontario Tech University

Through encouraging innovative problem solving and use of technology, UOIT has become a hub for future entrepreneurial leaders.

  • Based in Oshawa, Ontario, 40 minutes’ drive from Toronto
  • International scholarships worth up to CAD 18,000 per year
  • Over 70 specialized research labs and facilities
  • A technology-enriched learning environment