Overview

Apply theories related to the practices and policies of the criminal justice system and its major institutions from multidisciplinary perspectives, while learning from the experts.

Gain a detailed understanding of how criminal justice policies are embedded in legal, political, social, and economic contexts — locally, nationally and transnationally.

Criminal Justice and Public Policy Graduate Career Outcomes

The fields of policy, politics and criminal justice in Canadian contemporary society are ever changing and demand constant adaptation in order to better serve society and humanity at large. As a graduate of the CJPP program at the University of Guelph, you will build a solid foundation for a career that drives an impact in the criminal justice system.

Here are a few careers our graduates have successfully pursued:

Lawyer
Policy Analyst
Police Officer
Social Services
Legal Professional
Community Outreach Worker
Conflict Mediator

Why Criminal Justice and Public Policy?

How do central criminal justice institutions and processes of government, like policymaking, civic engagement and the overall legal system, work and operate? What improvements can be made to pre-existing systems to create more just procedures and outcomes?

Learn about real-world public policy and its effect on the Canadian criminal justice system and graduate with a critical understanding of political and social issues while building a solid foundation for a career or further studies in law, policy and justice.

The Criminal Justice and Public Policy program offers a unique blend of sociological and political science courses that investigate criminal justice systems nationally and beyond, public policy formulation and implementation and challenges surrounding the attainment of justice for all.

Students in the CJPP program may also be interested in studying Justice and Legal Studies, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, or other majors.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Social and Political Issues

Public Policy

Public Administration and Governance

Governing Criminal Justice
Crime and Criminal Justice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-19 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Guelph, Canada

Disciplines

Criminal Law Public Policy Criminal Justice View 18 other Bachelors in Public Policy in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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110

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

The secondary school graduation certificate which would admit a student to an internationally recognized university in their home country is normally acceptable for admission to the University of Guelph.

Required Courses

English
5 additional courses

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

39687 CAD / year

≈ 39687 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9172 CAD / year

≈ 9172 CAD / year

Additional Details

Local: $7814

Living costs

Guelph

Canada

1157 - 1804 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Criminal Justice and Public Policy Graduate Career Outcomes

Why Criminal Justice and Public Policy?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Guelph

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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