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Master of Arts Criminology at University of Ottawa

University of Ottawa, Canada

Programme overview

The MA in Criminology offers coursework, coursework plus major research paper, coursework plus internship and thesis pathways, offered full-time and part-time in English and French, with a double degree option with the Universite catholique de Louvain.

Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences  |  Department: Department of Criminology  |  Duration: Coursework 8 months; coursework with research paper or internship 1 year; coursework with thesis 2 years  |  Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Pathways combine two required courses with electives (24 credits), a 40-50 page major research paper, a 360-hour internship, or a thesis of about 120 pages (30 credits). A specialization in Feminist and Gender Studies is available.

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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 by submitting a paper of approximately 300 words detailing the relevance of this professional experience for this program. This document must be added to program application requirements. Only the option with Major Research Paper and th

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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