Overview

On the Applied Criminology (Honours) programme from Douglas College you’ll get the academic knowledge and hands-on experience to make you a top contender both in the job market and for grad school.

The Bachelor of Arts in Applied Criminology ‒ Honours programme allows you to do self-directed research in a criminological area. While an Honours degree is not always mandatory for graduate school, completing one demonstrates your ability to complete independent research, and may give you an edge when applying for graduate studies.

Career Pathways

Border Services Officer

Bylaw Officer

Correctional Officer

Crime Analyst

Crisis Services Coordinator

Emergency Dispatcher / Call Taker

Forensics Specialist

Police Officer

Polygraph Technician

Probation Officer

Special Constable

Transit Police

Victim Service Worker

Youth Justice Worker

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Theoretical Perspective

Problem Solving and Interventions in Criminal Justice

Indigenous Peoples: Crime and Administration of Justice

Media, Crime, and Law

Problem Solving

Media, Crime and Law

Mental Disorder and Law

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , International

More details

For domestic students applications close online at 4:00pm the Friday before the start of each semester.

Language

English

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110

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TOEFL^® IBT

83

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PTE Academic

56

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New Westminster, Canada

Disciplines

Criminology View 52 other Bachelors in Criminology in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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110

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TOEFL^® IBT

83

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56

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A two year Liberal Arts or Science Diploma or Associate Arts (or equivalent) with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0. Douglas College's Criminology and Legal Studies diplomas meet this requirement.

completion of the following courses (or equivalent)

Introduction to Criminal Justice

Introduction to Criminology

Introduction to the Canadian Legal System

Interviewing and Professional Behaviour

Research Methods

Criminal Law

Admission to the honours program will typically occur at the beginning of the fourth year of the program. Admission to the honours program will require:

a minimum program GPA of 3.33 maintained from entrance to completion of program (or approval by the Chair/Coordinator of the program in special circumstances)

a minimum of 90 credits completed

completion of CRIM 3325 or PSYC 3300 or PSYC 3301 with a minimum of a B (75%)

a completed application form, including agreement from a Criminology faculty member to supervise the honours thesis

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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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Non-residents

19880 CAD / year

≈ 19880 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

6310 CAD / year

≈ 6310 CAD / year

Additional Details

National: Year 1,2: $3,570 per year. / Year 3: $4,540 / Year 4: $4,280.

Living costs

New Westminster

Canada

1240 - 1930 CAD / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

New Westminster

Funding

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