Study Master of Arts in Criminology - Cybercrime at Ontario Tech University in Canada,

About this course

About this course
- Overview
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

Combines special content areas of criminal activity with training in criminological theory and methods. The field crystallizes an area of research on the interface between Computer Science, Internet Science and Criminology.The Master of Arts (MA) in Criminology program provides students with a solid foundation of advanced knowledge in criminological theory, sophisticated research methodologies, complex quantitative and qualitative applications, and contemporary substantive issues in criminology. Specifically, the MA program seeks to provide students with an in-depth and broad understanding of contemporary criminological issues and debates, and the critical thinking and practical skills necessary to conduct criminological research in the public and private sectors. This includes, but is not limited to, public policy agencies, social services, and government and non-government organizations. The program trains both mid-career and pre-career students for careers in analysis and research in criminal justice agency settings. It also prepares students for advanced graduate work in criminology at the doctoral level

Study options

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees

CAD$20,124.30 (US$ 14,465) per year

Health and dental -179.07

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

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Ontario Tech University

2000 Simcoe Street North Oshawa,

Oshawa,

Ontario,

L1G 0C5, Central Canada, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

Hold a four-year honours undergraduate degree in the social sciences from a Canadian university, or its equivalent from a recognized institution. Normally, applicants are expected to have graduated with a social science degree that has provided them with a sound understanding of social science methodologies and a basic understanding of criminological theories. Minimum overall academic standing of a B (GPA: 3.0 on a 4.3 scale or 73 to 76 per cent), with a minimum B average in the last two full-time years (four semesters) of undergraduate work or equivalent.A curriculum vitae (CV) including the applicant's education, employment, teaching and research experience, and publications (if any).A sample of scholarly writing from a previous undergraduate course (up to 20 pages, double-spaced, one-sided documents only).A third letter of recommendation from an academic or non-academic source. At least two of the letters of recommendation should be from faculty members from a previous degree-conferring program.

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