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Bachelor of Critical Criminology

Brock University

St. Catharines, Canada
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

A critical look at law and order, Surveillance and social control through theory and applied study.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: no
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Apply core concepts and methods in Critical Criminology. Evaluate relevant challenges and evidence. Communicate professional or academic findings. These are indicative outcomes
Not verified university learning objectives.

Career outcomes

Lawyer
Social worker
Human rights advisor
Conflict resolution specialist
Non-profit program manager

Curriculum

Four-year Honours BA examining whose interests law-and-order policies and practices serve
Covering law making
Law breaking
Enforcement
Surveillance
Criminalization and structural violence. Emphasis on theory
Research methods and applied or practical experience within the Faculty of Social Sciences.

Entry requirements

Academic

Senior secondary school credential appropriate for university entry in the home country
An academically rigorous Grade 12 year
Grade 12 university-preparatory prerequisites for the chosen program
Minimum B- average (higher for some programs)
English proficiency (IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 88
Duolingo 110
PTE 58).

Accepted academic background

Senior secondary school credential for university entry in the home country, academically rigorous Grade 12 year, programme prerequisites at Grade 12 university-preparatory level

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 88
Duolingo 110
PTE Academic 58
IELTS Academic 6.5

Documents you’ll need

Typically
A passport copy
Academic transcripts
Graduation certificate and English language evidence where applicable. Confirm program-specific requirements.

How to apply

Review eligibility and deadlines for Critical Criminology. Prepare academic records
identification and language results where applicable. Submit the official university or college application and supporting documents. Complete any program-specific requirements and pay any confirmed fees. Monitor the admission decision. Confirm international student documentation after acceptance.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$37,634 CAD
Application fee	$130 CAD
Deposit	$500 CAD

Program details

Campus	Main Campus
Faculty or school	Faculty of Social Sciences
Department	Department of Critical Criminology
Teaching language	English
Credit value	20
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	3 years
Scholarship note	Potential institutional funding may exist, but program eligibility, award amount and deadlines are not independently confirmed.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Jan 2027
62 days left
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Jan 2027
62 days left
Program starts
May 2027
Apply by
15 Jan 2027
62 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.