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Master of Arts Criminology and Specialization Feminist and Gender Studies at University of Ottawa

University of Ottawa, Canada

Programme overview

The MA in Criminology with Specialization in Feminist and Gender Studies combines criminology with feminist and gender studies, and is offered in English and French with thesis, major research paper and coursework options.

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

What you will study

Students take compulsory courses in criminology and two in feminist and gender studies, then electives, with a 120-page thesis (30 units), a major research paper (24 units) or coursework only (24 units); field placements can replace electives where places exist.

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Entry requirements

Students must hold an Honour’s Bachelor's degree with a major in Criminology or equivalent with a minimum average of 75% (B+). Their previous studies must have included CRM 3334 and CRM 3335 or equivalent. If not, they will have to take them as additional courses during their first term in the MA program. Students who don’t hold an Honour’s Bachelor’s degree with a major in Criminology or equivalent can demonstrate relevant work experience of 2 years or more. Document of approximately 300 words detailing the relevance of this professional experience for this program. Document must be added to program application requirements. Only the option with Major Research Paper (without field placement

Graduate studies application fee is $125.00, paid on the OUAC website; Telfer EMBA application is $198.00 (amounts effective September 1, 2026). Master's applicants need an honours bachelor's degree or equivalent with an average of 70% (B) over the last 20 courses.

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