Criminology (BA) at Wilfrid Laurier University

Programme overview

Interested in understanding crime, justice and social change? Wilfrid Laurier University’s Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Criminology explores how crime is defined, why it occurs and how societies respond to criminal behaviour, victimization and social justice. You’ll draw from sociology, psychology and law to examine complex challenges affecting communities today. Build critical thinking, research and analytical skills that prepare you for careers in criminal justice, public policy, social services,

Faculty: Faculty of Human and Social Sciences | Duration: four years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September (fall term), January (winter term) or May (spring term) | Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Career pathways

addictions counsellor; child protection worker; corrections officer; crime reporter; fraud investigator; immigration/customs officer; law enforcement/security; lawyer/paralegal; policy analyst/advisor

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Application information

Entry requirements

Average admission range: mid 70s English at 60%

Domestic applicants: CAD 6,180 a year (2026/27) Source

International applicants: CAD 36,624 a year (2026/27) Source

Fall (September) is the primary entry term; winter (January) entry is open for selected programmes (over 60 programmes for international applicants) and spring (May) entry is available.

Winter 2027 admission applications are open for international applicants through Laurier's Winter Term Application.

Fall 2027 admission: Jan. 15, 2027 for Ontario high school students, Apr. 1, 2027 for all other applicants. Winter 2027 admission: Nov. 22, 2026. Spring 2027 admission: Mar. 15, 2027. Applications are submitted through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC); international applicants can apply for winter with Laurier's Winter Term Application; part-time-only applicants can use Laurier's Part-Time Application. Fall applicants must submit transcripts and required documents by May 12, 2027.

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