$46,208 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Master of Arts [M.A] Criminology
- MA in Criminology at Simon Fraser University is a 2-year program.
- This program is offered on a full-time basis only.
- It is delivered on-campus.
- The program is a thesis-based.
- The School of Criminology offers a master of arts (MA) with research topics in criminology, criminal justice, forensics, and law.
- Some of the courses are3:
- Criminological Theory
- Research Methods I: Research Design
- Research Methods II: Quantitative Methods
- Research Methods III: Qualitative Methods
- MA Thesis
- Students will work on numerous research projects are collaborative ventures with other faculty members.
- 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 67,159 USD.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 |
| Tuition Fees | $45576 | $45576 |
| Health Insurance | $632 | $632 |
| Total Fees | $46208 | $46208 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 93 | 120 | 3 |
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 7 | 9 | 3 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 65 | 90 | 3 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must have a bachelor's degree in science or any related field from a recognized institution.
- A GPA of at least 3.0 (B grade) out of 4.33 is required to be eligible for the program.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Completed a 4-year UG degree in any field from a recognized University
- Students have a minimum GPA of 3.0 (B) or a minimum of 3.33 (B+) based on the last 60 credits of UG coursework.
Submission of GRE scores is not compulsory for this program, however, it is recommended to submit the scores (minimum 300) for better a 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.