Program Overview for MA in Criminology in Canada:
St. Mary's University offers a two-year master's degree in criminology for students who wish to develop advanced knowledge, acquire professional skills, and conduct independent research in criminology. The faculty and interdisciplinary staff of SMU's Department of Criminology have strong research plans and expertise, covering the discipline of criminology, allowing them to supervise and support students in various research projects.
Advantages of studying the Master of Criminology at SMU include:
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Small cohorts. Faculty members devote time and energy to support students, nurture their skills and knowledge, and ensure the success of each graduate student.
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Student-focused. The program responds to the needs and interests of each student.
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Generous funding. Students receive financial support from fellowships, awards, and teaching assistantships offered by the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research.
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Applied learning. Students acquire transferrable skills and valuable experience through their participation in applied learning opportunities, such as fieldwork, research, teaching assistantships, and volunteer placements in government and non-government agencies that enhance their future career prospects.
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Community-engaged. Faculty members’ strong linkages with local, national, and international groups and organizations help students expand their network and broaden their perspectives.
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Halifax! SMU is located in the heart of Atlantic Canada. Our program is embedded within an intellectually rich and culturally vibrant urban community ideal for criminological studies. Students are inspired by its coastal beauty and attracted to the easy-going East Coast vibe.
The eligibility for MA in Criminology in Canada for both domestic and international student is:
Minimum overall GPA of 3.3 (B+) on a 4.3 scale. Students not meeting this requirement but satisfying all other requirements will be considered in exceptional cases. Honors undergraduate degree or equivalent from a recognized institution. Students without an honors undergraduate degree will be considered in exceptional cases. Demonstrated knowledge in criminology as is evidenced by the completion of an honors undergraduate degree in criminology. Students completing an honors undergraduate degree in disciplines contributing to criminology (e.g., sociology, political science, psychology) will be considered. You also need:
- Supplementary application form
- Three Recommendations (at least 2 must be academic references)
- Research statement (around 1,000 words) describing your criminological interests, a proposed area of research for your thesis, and how your academic and non-academic experiences have prepared you to pursue graduate studies and research. Ensure your statement identifies at least one full-time faculty member in the Department of Criminology whose expertise aligns with your proposed thesis research.
- Sample of academic or other written work (10 to 25 pages).
- Current curriculum vitae or resume.
- Official transcripts from all universities and colleges attended.
These are the test eligibilities for the MA in Criminology to qualify.
The English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements for MA in Criminology in Canada: are:
- TOEFL(ibt): 80
- IELTS(academic): 6.5
The scholarships available for the MA in Criminology are:
CA$10,000.00
CA$2,000.00
CA$50,000.00
The international student tuition fees and costs for MA in Criminology in Canada.
| Items | Costs | ||||||
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| Application Fees | CA$110.00 | ||||||
| Tuition Fees | CA$14,434.00 /year | ||||||
| Living Cost | $10,800.00/year ($900.00/month) |
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| Student Earning | CA$16,064.00/year |
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| You will earn CA$16,064.00/year by working (20h/week * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 12.55/h) + (40h/week * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 12.55/h) at minimum wage of CA$12.55/hour. | |||||||
The domestic student tuition fees and costs for MA in Criminology in Canada.
| Items | Costs | ||||||
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| Application Fees | CA$110.00 | ||||||
| Tuition Fees | CA$6,854.00 /year | ||||||
| Living Cost | $10,800.00/year ($900.00/month) |
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| Student Earning | CA$16,064.00/year | ||||||
| This is just an estimate. You don't have any work hour limit. You will earn CA$16,064.00/year by working (20h/week * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 12.55/h) + (40h/week * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 12.55/h) at minimum wage of CA$12.55/hour. | |||||||
Dr. Jamie Livingston
Graduate Program Coordinator
Department of Criminology
Saint Mary’s University
1-902-491-6258
crim.grad@smu.ca
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Faculty of Graduate Studies & Research
902-420-5089
fgsr@smu.ca
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