Overview

The Criminology programme at Memorial University of Newfoundland provides a comprehensive academic foundation for understanding the complex legal, political, and social factors that influence criminal behaviour and justice systems. Students engage with critical theories regarding acts defined as deviant or illegal while examining the operational realities of modern justice organisations. This degree is particularly suited for individuals aiming to pursue scholarly research or professional roles within the broader legal and social justice sectors.

Why Criminology at Memorial University of Newfoundland?

The curriculum is administered by the Department of Sociology and emphasises critical thinking regarding the influences that impact both crime and society. Faculty members maintain strong connections with local, national, and international communities, ensuring the curriculum remains relevant to contemporary justice issues. To accommodate the demands of those already working within the social or justice systems, the university offers various courses through distance learning, providing flexibility for professional students.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: CAD 22500 per year
National fee: CAD 6750 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum covers a diverse range of topics from mental health to social policy. Modules may include:

Mental Health, Social Control, and the Law
Violence
Social Justice Policy
Sociology
Criminology
Critical Reading and Writing

Careers with Criminology

Graduates are prepared for a wide array of professional paths within the justice and community service sectors. The analytical skills gained during the programme are applicable to roles in policy development, investigation, and social support.

Please note that certain career paths, such as law or social work, may require additional professional certifications, graduate studies, or specific experiential training beyond the undergraduate degree.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Investigative Interviewing
Gender, Crime and Criminal Justice
Corrections

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-13 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-13 00:00:00

More details

International applicants are advised to apply at least 12 weeks before the start of their intended semester

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

St. John's, 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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115

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58

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Other requirements

General requirements

You may apply for admission into the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences by indicating bachelor of arts as your program choice on the undergraduate application for admission.
Direct entry into the faculty is subject to your meeting the general admission requirements for Memorial University.
You may choose criminology as your major at the time of application or you can explore your options and declare a major in a later semester.

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Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

22500 CAD / year

≈ 22500 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

6750 CAD / year

≈ 6750 CAD / year

Additional Details

Newfoundland and Labrador Students, Canadian Students: $6,480

Living costs

St. John's

Canada

1159 - 1707 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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