Sociology and Criminology (Joint Major) at Simon Fraser University

Programme overview

The Sociology and Criminology Joint Major is a Bachelor of Arts of at least 120 units, including 45 upper division units, covering the relation between class, gender, ethnicity and crime, the social construction of deviance, and law as a social phenomenon.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences | Department: School of Criminology and Department of Sociology and Anthropology | Study mode: full-time | Location: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

What you will study

Criminology lower division work includes CRIM 101 Introduction to Criminology, CRIM 104, CRIM 131, CRIM 135 and CRIM 220 Research Methods in Criminology; sociology includes SA 101, SA 150, SA 250 and SA 255 Introduction to Social Research, followed by upper division work in both disciplines.

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Introduces terms and concepts commonly used in criminology. Students explore criminology as a body of knowledge and a profession, examining its subject matter, its position within the social sciences, and its relationship with other disciplines. Covers the history and evolution of criminological thought. Discussions address different levels of explanation in criminology, crime typologies, the relationship between theory and practice, and the application of criminological research in shaping modern criminal policy. Emphasizes the role of empirical research in understanding crime patterns, evaluating theories, and informing policy decisions. Breadth-Social Sciences.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Fall (September), Spring (January) and Summer (May) terms; most students start in the fall term.

Fall 2027: high school applications open 1 October 2026 and close 31 January 2027; other post-secondary transfer applications open 1 March 2027 and close 15 April 2027. Summer 2027: all applications open 1 December 2026 and close 15 January 2027. Spring 2027: all applications opened 1 July 2026 and close 15 September 2026.

The non-refundable application fee is 86 CAD for domestic students and 130 CAD for international students, payable online by credit card. Applications are submitted through EducationPlannerBC.

Apply through the official page: https://www.sfu.ca/students/admission.html

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