Criminology and Social Justice (MA) at Toronto Metropolitan University

Programme overview

In keeping with Toronto Met’s tradition of being deeply connected to one of the world’s most culturally and linguistically diverse urban centres, this 3-semester MA emphasizes social justice and critical analyses of existing criminal justice, legal and social structures. It provides students with the theoretical, methodological and professional foundations required for understanding various forms of inequality as they intersect with the criminal justice system and improving access to justice.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study mode: full-time | Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Required courses include Criminology and Social Justice Seminar; Critical Engagement and Criminological Theories; Quantitative Research Methods; Qualitative Research Methods; Field Placement. Degree components include: major research paper, practicum/field placement.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Completion of a four-year undergraduate (or equivalent degree) from an accredited institution Minimum GPA or equivalent of 3.00/4.33 (B) in the last two years of study Statement of interest Resumé/CV Transcripts Two letters of recommendation Sample of work English language proficiency requirement

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 (main intake), with Winter (January start) and Spring (May start) intakes offered by select graduate programmes.

Fall 2027: first consideration date is January 22, 2027 unless otherwise indicated for a programme. Preferred application deadline for international applicants is December 1, 2026 for The Creative School and the Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science; the international application closing date is March 12, 2027 unless otherwise indicated. Programmes may close early if applications exceed available seats. The application fee is $110 per programme ($150 for the MBA), non-refundable. Applications are made in two parts: the OUAC online application, then document upload in the TMU applicant portal.

Apply through the official page: https://www.torontomu.ca/graduate/future-students/apply/

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