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BA Criminology and Criminal Justice

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Carleton University

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice is offered through Carleton s Faculty of Public Affairs primarily as a four-year Honours program. The Honours program provides a strong emphasis on research methodology, establishing a solid foundation for further studies.The students acquire a comprehensive, multidisciplinary understanding of the causes and definitions of crime and criminal behaviour, criminal law and its administration, and social and institutional responses to crime. You will personalize your program by choosing one of three concentrations: Law, Psychology or Sociology.

Program Key Stats

$33092 (Annual cost)



21 %

Eligibility Criteria

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Additional Information & Requirements

A secondary school or high school graduation certificate, Official/original transcript(s) from high school and of any post-secondary studies completed, IELTS (Academic) 6.5 IELTS (min 6.0 each band), TOEFL ibT of 86 (22 in writing and speaking, 20 reading and listening), CAEL of 70 overall with a minimum score of 60 on each band, PTE of 60 (min 60 in each Communicative Skill), MELAB of 85 (min. score of 80 on each section)

Career Options

  • Police officer
  • Corrections Officer
  • Forensic science technician
  • Probation and community control officer
  • Loss prevention specialist

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