Study Master of Arts in Criminal Justice and Public Policy (Thesis) at University of Guelph in Canada,

Master of Arts in Criminal Justice and Public Policy (Thesis)

Canada

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What will I learn?

Join a masters program that stands out for its collaborative, interdisciplinary approach to criminology. Faculty from the Department of Sociology and Anthropology and the Department of Political Science who are experts in their fields unite to deliver a robust program with a strong emphasis on criminal justice and governance.Through a course-based program or by tackling a thesis or major research paper, develop critical analysis and research skills which will prepare you for further studies in criminology, sociology or political science or for the career of your choosing.The MA in Criminology and Criminal Justice Policy CCJP is a program jointly run by the Department of Sociology and Anthropology and the Department of Political Science. As such, the program offers a unique opportunity for students to pursue advanced studies and research in crime and the criminal justice system from both sociological and criminological perspectives as well as from political science and public policy and management perspectives.

Study options

Full Time (5 Semesters)

Tuition fees
CAD$13,675.08 (US$ 9,829) per year
Residence Room - $7,900 - $11,116 CAD (Per Year)

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

Start date

September 2027

Venue

University of Guelph

50 Stone Road East,

Guelph,

Ontario (ON),

N1G 2W1, Central Canada, Canada

Full Time (5 Semesters)

Tuition fees
CAD$13,675.08 (US$ 9,829) per year
Residence Room - $7,900 - $11,116 CAD (Per Year)

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

Start date

September 2026

Venue

University of Guelph

50 Stone Road East,

Guelph,

Ontario (ON),

N1G 2W1, Central Canada, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

Minimum Degree: Normally, the minimum requirement for admission to a master's program is successful completion of an undergraduate degree/ baccalaureate, in an honours program or the equivalent, from a recognized university.Minimum Admisson Average: 70% (B-) average is required in the last two years of full-time equivalent study. Calculating Admission Average: North American Degrees;A four-year undergraduate degree from a recognized institution. Typically, the last 20 one-semester courses consist of 10 Credits/60 Units/60 Hours For in-progress degrees, the total number of credits with grades that are used may be lower. E.g. 8 Credits/48 Units/48 Hours may have grades while 2 Credits/12 Units/12 Hours will be in progress. International Degrees;Country-specific degree equivalent to Guelph's four-year undergraduate degree from a recognized institution. Typically, the last 4 full-time semesters (or 6 full-time semesters for full-year education systems) equivalent credits.

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

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