$23,977 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Bachelor of Arts [B.A] Criminology
- The University of Alberta offers a Bachelor of Arts degree with specializations in Criminology.
- It is an on-campus, full-time degree that can be completed in 4 years.
- The University of Alberta offers a BA in Criminology, which is the study of crime and social responses to crime.
- It focuses on causes of criminal behavior, labeling of behaviors as criminal, changing definitions of deviance and crime, and social responses to it including the operation of the institutions that make up the criminal justice system.
- In this degree program, students will engage with excellent instructors and leading scholars in their fields through lectures, seminars, and one-on-one mentorship.
- Students will develop a body of knowledge about behaviors, processes, and institutions related to crime, as well as skills in research methods and social theory.
- The program provides the opportunity to apply and extend student's knowledge through field placements, faculty research mentorships, and further experiential learning.
- Students get the opportunity to do a specialized degree in criminology along with a well-rounded liberal arts education that includes Business, Economics, Educational Psychology, History, Political Science, Philosophy, and Psychology.
- The university provides Field placements, faculty research mentorships, and opportunities such as Community Service-Learning (CSL) and the Arts Work Experience (AWE) complement in-class instruction, offering the benefit of experiential learning.
- The University of Alberta is one of the top 5 universities in Canada and the top 100 in the world, with state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities, award-winning professors, a diverse and welcoming community.
- The Faculty of Arts boasts one of the most diverse Arts programs in Canada, offering top-quality educational opportunities that prepare students for successful careers in every sector of society.
- Job opportunities after Bachelor of Arts in Criminology are Correctional Services Worker, Government Official, etc and the average salary goes up to 47,000 USD.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
| Tuition Fees | $22568 | $22568 | $22568 | $22568 |
| Health Insurance | $97 | $97 | $97 | $97 |
| Books and supply | $1313 | $1313 | $1313 | $1313 |
| Total Fees | $23977 | $23977 | $23977 | $23977 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 90 | 120 | 3 |
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6.5 | 9 | 3 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 61 | 90 | 3 |
| Duolingo | Duolingo | 115 | 160 | 1 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Students should complete the English (Literature and Composition) course with a minimum of 70% score to apply for the program.
- Students have to choose any 3 of the following subjects: Humanities, Languages other than English or Math/Sciences.
- Students have to choose any 1 of the following subjects:
- Fine Arts
- Humanities
- Math/Sciences
- Languages other than English
- Students have to submit a maximum of 2 Languages other than English for admission.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Complete International Baccalaureate (IB) or Advanced Placement (AP) courses.
- Secured a minimum of 70% marks in one of these certificates: All India Senior School Certificate, Higher Secondary School Certificate, Intermediate Certificate, Indian School Certificate.
- Completed grade 11 and grade 12 with 70% marks.
- Students have to submit the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) score to take 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.