Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice at Mount Royal University

Programme overview

Explore criminological theory, law enforcement, community outreach and victim services with MRU's Bachelor of Arts — Criminal Justice. With a mix of academic study and hands-on learning, you'll build a strong foundation for justice system careers or graduate studies. Gain valuable work experience through practicum opportunities and dive deeper into your interests with our supportive honours stream.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Department: Economics, Justice and Policy Studies | Intake: Fall | Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

What you will study

Study criminal justice with a program that blends law enforcement studies, victim services training and community outreach — preparing you for a meaningful career.

Career pathways

Graduates of MRU’s criminal justice degree gain the skills and confidence needed for diverse justice system careers. Roles include Probation officer, Community outreach worker, Youth justice or victim support worker, Correctional or parole officer, Court worker, Lawyer, Police officer, Criminal analyst.

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Application information

Entry requirements

English Language Arts 30-1 - 60%; Mathematics 30-1 or 30-2 - 60%

International applicants: CAD 24,277 a year (2026). Year 1 (2026-27) international tuition for one full academic year (Sept-April, normally ten courses); tuition includes instructional equipment and lab fees; excludes mandatory fees ($2,432.68) and books. Year 2 onward listed as higher/subject to change. C Source

Fall semester starts September (first day of classes Sept. 9, 2027); Winter semester starts January (first day of classes Jan. 5, 2027); Spring semester starts May (first day of classes May 3, 2027).

Fall 2027: Early Admission application period Oct. 1, 2026 to Feb. 1, 2027 (application and supporting documents required); application deadline for some programs Feb. 1, 2027; ongoing admission Feb. 2 to Aug. 31, 2027 based on program space and availability.

Fall 2027 international students: application deadline May 1, 2027 (students eligible to apply for a study permit under IRPR 214 may continue to apply after May 1); document deadline May 15, 2027.

Winter 2027: Early Admission application period Oct. 1 to Nov. 1, 2026; ongoing admission Nov. 2 to Dec. 15, 2026.

Spring 2027: applications open Oct. 1, 2026.

Apply through the official page: https://www.mtroyal.ca/Admission/Apply/index.htm

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