MA in Criminology - Thesis Stream in Windsor Canada | University of Windsor

University of Windsor | Windsor Canada
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD 24,165
(c. USD17,344.33)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months

The Master of Arts in Criminology addresses the increasing need for skilled professionals in the field.
This program equips students for leadership roles and research opportunities across various sectors, including academia.
Our department fosters a collaborative academic setting where students gain essential research methods, foundational knowledge, and analytical abilities.
Participants in our carefully structured curriculum benefit from an inclusive learning experience that fosters exploration and nurtures innovative thinking.

Through the MA thesis component, students learn to analyze, document, and share important findings with policymakers while proposing solutions to current criminological challenges.

Thanks to our dedicated faculty, current graduate students, and institutional support, we consistently attract outstanding candidates to our programs. Those who join our intentionally crafted curriculum experience an inclusive educational approach that promotes both discovery and the development of original concepts.

The outstanding caliber and varied backgrounds of our graduate students represent key strengths of our offerings.

Our alumni enjoy remarkable career success, securing positions at academic institutions both in Canada and abroad. Those pursuing non-academic paths have established themselves in national and international research organizations, government policy divisions, legal research firms, and advocacy groups.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

For admission to the MA program in Criminology, applicants must hold an Honors degree in Criminology or a related discipline from a recognized university. The minimum cumulative average in the final two years of study (full-time equivalent) of the 4-year undergraduate degree must be 77%.

All supporting documents and reference letters must be submitted for the application to be considered complete and ready for review.

Applications must include (all documents are submitted online through eGAS):

Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended, which must include the institution's grading scale (unofficial transcripts in PDF format will be uploaded to your application in eGAS, however official transcripts sent directly from the institution(s) will be required upon acceptance into the program),
Letter from the applicant indicating a statement of interest or plan of study (normally a page or two),
Two academic Referee Assessment Forms (referees will receive an automatic email notification to complete the forms electronically once the applicant submits the application),
A resume or CV,
Program Stream Option Form (Word doc. format) (this form is required for your application)
English language proficiency score, if applicable.

Minimum TOEFL: IBT-83
Minimum IELTS: 6.5

Tuition CAD 24,165

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