Overview

This dynamic and engaging Criminology programme at Wilfrid Laurier University fosters professional growth and leadership by challenging our students to engage in critical thinking processes, while providing opportunities for investigative research into contemporary issues relating to criminology and society.

Careers

The students graduate equipped with the research and critical thinking skills required to pursue doctoral studies or to begin a career as a social researcher in government or private sectors.

Recent graduates hold positions in the Federal Government, Victim Witness Assistance with the Department of Justice, Canadian Armed Forces, and United Nations. Many of our graduates are pursuing doctoral studies (University of Toronto, University of Ottawa, University of Guelph, and University of Waterloo).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Qualitative Fieldwork into the Study of Deviance

Advanced Quantitative Research Methods

Theories of Crime and Crime Control

Research and Professionalization Seminar

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

83

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

4 alternative credits

4.0 credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Brantford, Canada

Disciplines

Criminology View 14 other Masters in Criminology in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

B+

English requirements

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83

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59

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A four-year honours undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in criminology or related programme.

A minimum B+ average in your final year of full-time (or equivalent) studies; successful applicants normally have a cumulative average of at least B+ in all criminology courses.
Applications are reviewed by the graduate programme committee, which considers all prior university grades, a statement of research interests, a writing sample and letters of reference.

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Tuition Fees

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14974 CAD / year

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Citizens or residents

5246 CAD / year

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Additional Details

Domestic fee: $2,622.92 per term

Living costs

Brantford

Canada

1200 - 1900 CAD / month

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Funding

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