$35,540 /Yr
Honours
On-campus
full_time
Bachelor of Arts [B.A] Criminology
- BA in Criminology at Simon Fraser University is a 4-year program.
- This program is offered on a full-time basis only.
- It is delivered on-campus.
- The program consists of 120 credits.
- Some of the courses are:
- Introduction to Criminology
- Psychological Explanations of Criminal and Deviant Behavior
- Sociological Explanations of Criminal and Deviant Behavior
- Introduction to the Criminal Justice System - A Total System Approach
- Introduction to Canadian Law and Legal Institutions: A Criminal Justice Perspective
- Research Methods in Criminology
- Criminal Law
- Students will work on numerous research projects are collaborative ventures with other faculty members.
- Students are required to achieve an overall cumulative grade point average (CGPA) and upper division CGPA of at least 3.0, and an honours program CGPA and upper division CGPA of at least 3.0
- The student-faculty ratio of this program is 27:1 and the class sizes are favourable for students.
- SFU is a mid-sized public research institute that provides the perfect platform for a great learning experience.
- The Research Faculty of the department have received global recognition by winning awards like the Royal Society of Canada fellows, Sloan fellowship, etc.
- The average salary goes up to 60,132 USD.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
| Tuition Fees | $24543 | $24543 | $24543 | $24543 |
| Health Insurance | $651 | $651 | $651 | $651 |
| Books and supply | $1440 | $1440 | $1440 | $1440 |
| Other Fees | $8906 | $8906 | $8906 | $8906 |
| Total Fees | $35540 | $35540 | $35540 | $35540 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 88 | 120 | 3 |
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6.5 | 9 | 3 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 65 | 90 | 3 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must be graduated with senior secondary education, with a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.25.
- Students admitted directly from a bachelor's degree must complete at least 50% of the course work units required for the relevant department's master's program.
- A GPA of at least 3.0. with a minimum grade of C+.
Indian Student Eligibility:
- The student has graduated from senior secondary school or equivalent (those applying for a postgraduate program must have graduated from a university or college).
- Students completed a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a grade point average of 3.00 or 60% in the final years of the program.
Submission of GRE scores is not compulsory for this program, however, it is recommended to submit the scores (minimum 300) for a better chance of admission.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.