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Master of Arts in Criminology at Saint Mary's University

Saint Mary's University, Canada

Programme overview

Saint Mary’s University offers a two-year Master of Arts degree program in criminology for students wanting to develop advanced knowledge, acquire specialized skills, and conduct independent research in criminology. The interdisciplinary faculty members in SMU’s Department of Criminology have robust research programs and expertise that span the discipline of criminology allowing them to supervise and support students undertaking diverse research projects.

Faculty: Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research  |  Department: Department of Criminology  |  Duration: 2 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

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Entry requirements

An honours baccalaureate degree in criminology (or equivalent), or an honours degree with a concentration in criminology, for the 24-credit-hour program; normally a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3 (B+), which may be waived in exceptional circumstances. Applicants submit transcripts, two recommendation forms, a research statement of about 1,000 words, a 10 to 25 page writing sample and a CV; applications are due January 15 of the year before entry.

Domestic applicants: CAD 5,547 a year (2026-2027). Annual program tuition for 2026-2027 from the Graduate Annual Program Fee Schedule; excludes mandatory student fees, medical and dental plan costs. Source

International applicants: CAD 12,284 a year (2026-2027). Annual program tuition for 2026-2027 from the Graduate Annual Program Fee Schedule; excludes mandatory student fees, medical and dental plan costs. Source

Duration: 2 years

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