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Bachelor of Criminal Justice and Public Policy

University of Guelph

Guelph, Canada
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Master's program blending criminology, Sociology, Political science and law to study criminal justice reform.

Program highlights

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

What you will learn

Critically analyse advanced concepts and current developments in Criminal Justice and Public Policy. Select and apply relevant analytical
Research or professional methods. Present evidence-based findings and manage complex specialist projects.

Career outcomes

Criminal justice reform
Policy and advanced academic or professional career positions

Curriculum

Course-based option takes 10 months full time and ends with an experiential learning capstone
The thesis option takes 16-24 months and builds research expertise on a criminal justice issue. Both draw on criminology
Sociology
Political science and law.

Entry requirements

Academic

Secondary school graduation certificate that admits to a university in the home country (for example Abitur minimum 11 of 15
Bangladesh HSC first division)
Plus the prerequisite courses of the chosen programme
Meeting the minimum does not guarantee admission.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school graduation certificate that admits to a university in the home country, With the programme prerequisite subjects, Transfer applicants have a separate page. DVM, Landscape Architecture (Background Information Form) and Turfgrass have extra requirements.

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
English Language Test Results.

How to apply

Check the entry requirements for your country and programme and the deadline. Apply online through the University of Guelph international application via OUAC or the Common App and pay the application fee
100 CAD or 75 USD. Upload transcripts and the other documents on your admission portal checklist
With English proficiency if required. Accept the offer by the date in the offer letter and pay the international tuition deposit (2
000 CAD). Apply to IRCC for a study permit with a Provincial Attestation Letter.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$48,130 CAD
Application fee	$100 CAD
Deposit	$71,578 CAD

Program details

Campus	Guelph
Faculty or school	College of Social and Applied Human Sciences
Department	General Studies
Teaching language	English
Credit value	20
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	3
Scholarship note	International entrance scholarships for qualifying international undergraduate students, Subject to academic merit and award terms. Availability and amounts vary by scholarship and entry term.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Jan 2027
62 days left
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.