Ottawa,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Criminology - Feminist and Gender Studies [Research Paper] in Ottawa Canada | University of Ottawa
University of Ottawa
|
Ottawa Canada
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
29,446
(c. USD21,127.98)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The master's degree in Criminology with a specialization in Feminist and Gender Studies offers three different pathways:
Thesis option (30 credits, 120-page thesis). Alongside required criminology courses and two gender/feminist studies courses, students develop theoretical and methodological expertise through thesis work and two CRM electives (one may be substituted with a graduate FEM course). (These electives can alternatively be replaced by a field placement and seminar, subject to availability. Direct admission to this option is not permitted).
Major Research Paper option (24 credits, 50-page paper). This path includes one compulsory criminology course, two gender/feminist studies courses, a major research project, and three criminology electives (one potentially replaced by a graduate FEM course).
Course-based option (24 credits). This stream requires one core criminology course, two gender/feminist studies courses, plus five criminology electives (with possible substitution of one FEM graduate course).
All three pathways provide students with comprehensive understanding of criminology's key theoretical and methodological approaches, enabling critical analysis and application to crime, justice, and social control issues - whether through coursework or internship opportunities. The program additionally incorporates feminist and gender studies perspectives.
The master's-level Collaborative program in Feminist and Gender Studies welcomes students from various disciplines (arts, education, health sciences, law, social sciences, and counseling/spirituality at Saint Paul University) interested in feminist and gender scholarship. Participants enrich their primary graduate studies with feminist/gender analyses, earning their degree in their main field with a "specialization in Feminist and Gender Studies" designation.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
To be eligible for admission to the MA program:
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 dont 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 the option with courses, only courses profile, are open to part-time students.
Students interested in the Thesis with field placement, the Major Research Paper with field placement or in the double degree option with field placement with the Universit catholique de Louvain in Belgium must make mention of their interest in their intention letter as part of their application.
TOEFL 580 / IELTS Overall 6.5 - Individual 6.0 (Paper-based)
TOEFL 92-93/IELTS 6.5 overall Individual 6.0 (Internet-based)
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 dont 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 the option with courses, only courses profile, are open to part-time students.
Students interested in the Thesis with field placement, the Major Research Paper with field placement or in the double degree option with field placement with the Universit catholique de Louvain in Belgium must make mention of their interest in their intention letter as part of their application.
TOEFL 580 / IELTS Overall 6.5 - Individual 6.0 (Paper-based)
TOEFL 92-93/IELTS 6.5 overall Individual 6.0 (Internet-based)
Tuition
CAD
29,446