MA Criminal Justice at University of Winnipeg

Programme overview

Graduate training in theory, methods and research covering policing, corrections, social services and policy development, with course-and-thesis or course-and-knowledge-synthesis-project streams; full-time or part-time.

Faculty: Faculty of Graduate Studies | Duration: 24 months full-time or 48 months part-time | Intake: September only (applications November 1 to February 1) | Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

What you will study

In-depth study of the criminal justice system plus advanced research methodology, study design and policy development.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Honours degree in a related social science with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 out of 4.5 preferred; 4-year social science degree with strong theory and methods also considered; a qualifying year may be required. English: IELTS 7.5 or equivalent if first language is not English. Statement, research proposal and writing sample required.

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.

Main intake: Fall (September). Winter start available for the Master of Science in Applied Computer Science and Society. The Master in Management also has summer intensives (August 1, 2026 payment date).

Applications for the next academic year open November 1. Fall start applications are due February 1; Winter start applications for the MSc in Applied Computer Science and Society are due July 1 (or the following business day). The application fee is $100 for domestic and $120 for international applicants, in Canadian funds, paid online by credit card. Applications are made through the online application portal.

Apply through the official page: https://www.uwinnipeg.ca/apply-to-grad-studies

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