Overview

In the Justice Studies programme at Royal Roads University you will learn about the Canadian justice field and gain a practical understanding of contemporary justice issues.

Complete your undergraduate degree on campus in 12 months, or through a blend of online courses and on-campus residencies in 24 months.

Key Facts

You'll also study concepts related to global justice and indigenous perspectives on justice. And you'll learn to apply integrity, initiative, perseverance and compassion to your work, with the goal of creating social change.

This programme is meant for current and aspiring professionals in justice-related institutions or agencies such as law enforcement, victim services, or legal departments within government and business. Your classmates could be from government, policing, military, for-profit/non-profit and international organizations. They share your desire to transform the world by solving complex social issues.

You can expect to gain:

a solid understanding of the Canadian legal system

in-depth knowledge of the justice system including criminal justice, human rights, advocacy, gender and identity, and alternative dispute resolution

hands-on training in alternative dispute resolution practices

a network of colleagues and support you can turn to for the rest of your career

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Human Service Skills in the Justice Field

Canadian Criminal Justice System

History

Philosophy

Canadian Constitution

Lecturers

Adam R. Houston

Alexander Krueger

Alfiya Battalova

Carl Monk

Carol Brown

Esther de Vos

Estraven Lupino-Smith

Herb Waye

John Shuford

Kathleen Manion

Keith CHerry

Kendal Foster

Natasha Dilay

Oksana BArtosh

Rob Nestor

Robert Aucoin

Robert Bircher

Stéphanie Vieille

Susanne Green

Thais Amorim

Varinder Badh

Wolfgang Depner

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-24 00:00:00
Starting 2026-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-08 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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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

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Blended

Campus Location

Victoria, Canada

Disciplines

International Law Business Law Criminal Justice View 34 other Bachelors in Criminal Justice in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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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

A relevant two-year diploma programme (or 60 credits) with a minimum of 24 second-year credits, with a minimum GPA of 'B' (3.00/4.33), from a recognized post-secondary institution.

Flexible admission:

Applicants may be assessed for admission on the basis of their skills, knowledge, and background developed outside traditional learning structures or through a combination of academic and non-academic experience.

This would normally include evidence of:

at least five years of relevant work experience in an area related to justice,

a combination of academic achievement and relevant work experience,

an ability to demonstrate the competencies expected of a graduate with a relevant two-year diploma.

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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

50112 CAD / year

≈ 50112 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

18289 CAD / year

≈ 18289 CAD / year

Living costs

Victoria

Canada

1490 - 2092 CAD / month

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Funding

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