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MA Criminal Justice and Public Policy at University of Guelph

University of Guelph, Canada

Programme overview

The MA in Criminal Justice and Public Policy (CJPP) is a program jointly run by the Department of Sociology and Anthropology and the Department of Political Science. As such, the program provides students with an advanced understanding of crime and criminology, criminal justice policy, and the governance and administration of the justice system in Canada. The program blends academic theory and methods with applied experiential opportunities to equip students with the skills required to pursue further graduate studies, employment, or career advancement.

Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Guelph, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Students are required to complete six (6) core courses and two (2) electives for a total of 4.0 credits, as follows:

Career pathways

The program blends academic theory and methods with applied experiential opportunities to equip students with the skills required to pursue further graduate studies, employment, or career advancement.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The program requires a 4-year honours bachelor’s degree in a social science or humanities program with at least 5 credits in criminology and/or public policy. Applicants with an undergraduate major in Sociology, Criminology, or Political Science are preferred. The program requires a minimum of a “B+” average to be considered for admission. Generally, those admitted will have a higher academic average.

Domestic applicants: CAD 7,132 a year (2026-27). Full-time tuition of $2,377.53 per semester (Fall, Winter and Summer, all cohorts), shown for three semesters. Tuition only; compulsory fees are not included. Source

International applicants: CAD 20,512 a year (2026-27). Full-time tuition of $6,837.54 per semester (Fall, Winter and Summer, all cohorts), shown for three semesters. Tuition only; compulsory fees are not included. Source

Tuition and fees are billed by semester: Fall, Winter and Summer.

Apply online through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC). Application deadlines are listed on each programme page. The application fee is $125 for most graduate programmes; $150 for MBA, MA Leadership, MCLC, MPAcc and MRE; non-refundable and payable to OUAC.

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