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Doctorate in Philosophy Criminology at University of Ottawa

University of Ottawa, Canada

Programme overview

The PhD focuses on the creation and reform of criminal justice policies, with two specializations: criminal justice policy and programme development, and theoretical and empirical analysis of policy and programme implementation. Offered in English or French.

Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences  |  Department: Department of Criminology  |  Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Includes a comprehensive exam, thesis proposal, second-language requirement and thesis; the passing grade in all courses is B.

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Entry requirements

Students must hold a master's degree (thesis or research paper) in criminology or a related discipline, with a minimum average of 75 % (B+). A prospective supervisor from the department's should be contacted by the candidate. The candidate should submit to the potential supervisor a description of his / her research project. Admission to the program depends on the acceptance of a supervisor ready to guide the candidate's research and to that end complete the following support form to be submitted to the secretary of the department. Funding The University of Ottawa is proud to offer a scholarship program that recognizes the excellence of its students by providing an admission scholarship of a

Graduate studies application fee is $125.00, paid on the OUAC website. PhD applicants need a master's degree or equivalent with an average of 75% (B+) over the last 10 courses.

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