Burnaby,
BC,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Criminology in Surrey Canada | Simon Fraser University
Simon Fraser University
|
Surrey Canada
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
6,198
(c. USD4,448.59)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The MA program mandates 30 units to graduate, with at least 18 units from designated coursework, plus an original thesis and its oral defense. The Course, Practicum and Project Option has been discontinued, though thesis-track students can still incorporate practicum experiences and applied evaluation research. Program completion is typically achieved within 6 terms (2 years).
Criminology master's candidates have diverse pathways available. While some opt for the conventional coursework-and-thesis route, others may integrate practicum opportunities or focus on applied evaluation research.
The program requires coursework and an original thesis, with students needing to secure a primary advisor. This path commonly leads graduates toward PhD studies or careers in research, policy analysis, or academia.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Students admitted to the program will normally have completed the following before admission to the Master of Arts program in preparation for undertaking graduate course work:
Undergraduate degree from Simon Fraser University or its equivalent from a recognized institution with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0/4.33 scale.
One (1) intermediate criminology theory course and two (2) intermediate research methods courses: one quantitative and one qualitative.
One (1) English-language, sole-authored writing sample from the last two (2) years of the applicant's most recent degree (e.g., academic course papers, research publications, etc.).
Submitted evidence that the applicant is capable of undertaking substantial, original research. Sub-capability will be reviewed by the Graduate Programs Committee (GPC) from application documents.
IELTS - The University minimum requirements for English proficiency is an overall band score of 7.0 of the academic (NOT general) test with a minimum of 6.5 in each section.
TOEFL - The University minimum requirement for the internet-based exam is a total score of 93, with a minimum score of 20 in each category. For the paper-based TOEFL test, the University normally requires a score of 580, with TWE 5. Pearson Academic (PTE) - Overall 65 minimum 60 in all of their sections.
Undergraduate degree from Simon Fraser University or its equivalent from a recognized institution with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0/4.33 scale.
One (1) intermediate criminology theory course and two (2) intermediate research methods courses: one quantitative and one qualitative.
One (1) English-language, sole-authored writing sample from the last two (2) years of the applicant's most recent degree (e.g., academic course papers, research publications, etc.).
Submitted evidence that the applicant is capable of undertaking substantial, original research. Sub-capability will be reviewed by the Graduate Programs Committee (GPC) from application documents.
IELTS - The University minimum requirements for English proficiency is an overall band score of 7.0 of the academic (NOT general) test with a minimum of 6.5 in each section.
TOEFL - The University minimum requirement for the internet-based exam is a total score of 93, with a minimum score of 20 in each category. For the paper-based TOEFL test, the University normally requires a score of 580, with TWE 5. Pearson Academic (PTE) - Overall 65 minimum 60 in all of their sections.
Tuition
CAD
6,198