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Overview
Criminology focuses on the relationships between social inequalities, crime, and violence in contemporary society as well as on particular social groups in conflict with the law.
This insightful program at Laurentian University includes courses on the theories of criminology, the institutions of the criminal justice system, explanations of crime, crime and culture, racial profiling and policing in Canada, Indigenous people and the criminal justice system, youth and society, cults and new religious movements, state-corporate crime, crime and the media.
Students are trained in social research methods, analysis, and have the opportunity to participate in research projects.
Career
Pursue a career in policing, law, youth & juvenile justice correctional institutions, and/or indigenous affairs. Private security establishments, border, customs and immigration and security, community and safety organizations, social justice & human rights organizations, parole officer.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Understanding Society
- Explanations of Crime
- Institutions of the Criminal Justice System
- Research Methods and Data Analysis
- Crime and Culture
- Theories in Criminology
- Crime and Media
- Sociology of Law
- Crime, Illness and Disability
- State-Corporate Crime
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 88
Credits
120 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Criminal Law Legal Studies Criminology View 47 other Bachelors in Criminal Law in CanadaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 88
Other requirements
General requirements
- Official high school transcripts. If documents are in your native language, please provide a notarized and officially translated copy in either English or French
- Official high school diploma. If documents are in your native language, please provide a notarized and officially translated copy in either English or French
- Proof of language skill: English for English language programs or
- French for French language programs
- Applicants must meet both language requirements for bilingual programs
- A resume or CV specifying current education and work experience
- A copy of a valid passport (both sides)
Tuition Fee
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International
25960 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 25960 CAD per year during 48 months. -
National
6180 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6180 CAD per year during 48 months. -
In-State
6000 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6000 CAD per year during 48 months.
Living costs for Greater Sudbury
1015 - 1615 CAD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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