BC,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA in Criminology in Surrey Canada | Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
|
Surrey Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
23,111
(c. USD16,575.99)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Bachelor of Arts with a Criminology major offers students a comprehensive liberal arts education focusing on social sciences, criminal justice, and legal studies. This program teaches scientific research techniques along with legal, philosophical, and theoretical frameworks to analyze crime, its societal impacts, and institutional responses. The BA curriculum emphasizes methodological foundations and theoretical knowledge while developing students' capacity for analytical reasoning and critical evaluation of key disciplinary debates.
Modern criminology courses designed specifically for this degree introduce students to current theories and research findings. The program incorporates hands-on learning through undergraduate research projects, community service initiatives, and practical placements that equip students with versatile, career-relevant competencies. Additional details are available on the Criminology Department's website: kpu.caartscriminology
BA graduates may pursue law school admission or graduate studies in criminology and related fields. Students considering advanced academic paths or seeking deeper research experience may opt for the structured Bachelor of Arts (Honours) program in Criminology.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
You have graduated high school (secondary school) OR completed 24+ credits of undergraduate-level credits with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.
English Proficiency Requirements
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic Test: overall band of 6.5 or higher, with a minimum 6.0 in each band, taken within the last two years from the term of admission
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): IBT 88 or higher, with no sub score less than 20, taken within the last two years from the term of admission
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL): Score of 70 or higher with no sub score less than 60, taken within the last two years from the term of admission
Pearson Test of English (PTE): Score of 61 or higher, taken within the last two years from the term of admission
Language Proficiency Index (LPI): Level 5 with an essay score of 30 or higher, taken within the last two years from the term of admission.
Tuition
CAD
23,111