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The Criminology, Law and Society Specialist program is designed for students planning to pursue graduate studies in this or related fields. The Major offers a comprehensive base for those with academic or community interests in legal systems, criminal behavior, and justice administration, potentially including:
students considering advanced studies in fields such as criminology, legal studies, or social services,
individuals seeking deeper knowledge about crime sociology, especially as these subjects influence public policy decisions.
UTM's Sociology department ranks among the world's top institutions, with particular excellence in law and society studies and criminology (additional strengths encompass gender studies, cultural sociology, food sociology, and inequality research). Our faculty's scholarly work and curriculum address crucial subjects for analyzing societal conditions and transformations. Undergraduate options include Specialist, Major, and Minor degrees in Sociology, plus Specialist and Major programs in Criminology, Law & Society. As part of the tri-campus Sociology graduate department, we provide MA and PhD training through instruction and mentorship, with graduate program administration based at the downtown campus.
Students from different countries should have qualifications equivalent to Ontario Secondary School Diploma. Six 4U/M courses, including:
English Language Requirements
International English Language Testing System (IELTS): The minimum requirement is an overall band of 6.5, with no band below 6.0.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): The minimum scores required for the different TOEFL tests are:
Internet-based Test:
Minimum Requirement: total score of 100 + 22 on Writing
Discretionary Range: total score 89-99 + 22 on Writing
Cambridge Assessment English C1: Advanced or C2: Proficiency: A minimum overall score of 180, with at least 170 in each component.
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL): The minimum score required to meet our English facility requirement is an overall score of 70 and no part below 60.
Canadian Test of English for Scholars and Trainees (CanTEST): The minimum requirement is a total score of 4.5, and no part below 4.