Overview

Criminology is an exciting, dynamic field of study that looks at the social and psychological factors that contribute to criminally deviant behaviour and its consequences. Criminology students from Vancouver Island University are interested in current events, psychology and social justice will find their stride with our degree in Criminology.

Criminology studies grads are attracted to a range of careers in the criminal justice system, with Crown corporations and in the private sector, such as bailiff, correctional officer, court reporter, criminal investigator, legal assistant, parole officer, police officer, research, victim services specialist, and many more.

The criminological focus is broadened with courses from other disciplines in the Social Sciences and Humanities.

The program aims to provide students with conceptual, critical, and applied skills to work in fields where a legal/justice focus is beneficial.

The curriculum emphasizes the development of professional and applied skills through training in professional ethics, conflict mediation, use of information technology for researching relevant topics, writing, presenting data, and working in small groups on specific tasks. In the fourth year, Criminology Majors have the option of either conducting an applied research project or participating in a field placement.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Psycho-social Explanations of Criminality

Criminological Theory and the Lived Experience

Psychological Explanations of Criminal and Deviant Behaviour

Rhetoric and Reasoning

Contemporary Psychology

Research Methods in Criminology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-28 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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125

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Nanaimo, Canada

Disciplines

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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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125

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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60

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

General admission requirements apply.

English 12 with minimum "C" or equivalent.

Foundations of Mathematics 11 or Pre-calculus 11 with minimum "C", or equivalent.

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Tuition Fees

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24473 CAD / year

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5092 CAD / year

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Overview

The criminological focus is broadened with courses from other disciplines in the Social Sciences and Humanities.

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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