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Bachelor of Arts in Criminology

Location

Saint Mary's University, Halifax, Canada
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Programme Duration

48 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

71,240 CADTuition Fee/year

Starting Month

Jan-2000Starting Month

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Programme overview

Main Subject

Law and Legal Studies

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Criminology is the systematic study of crime and criminal behaviour, including their causes, the legal aspects, prevention, and control. This discipline uses multiple perspectives (e.g., sociological, psychological, legal) to understand criminal activity and the social context of crime. Knowledge created by criminologists informs social policies that aim to prevent crime and to improve the response to crime. To major in Criminology, students must complete thirty-six (36) credit hours. The undergraduate program enables students to obtain a solid foundation in Criminology for further study at the graduate level, for the pursuit of Criminology-related disciplines, and for careers in related professions. 

Programme overview

Main Subject

Law and Legal Studies

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Criminology is the systematic study of crime and criminal behaviour, including their causes, the legal aspects, prevention, and control. This discipline uses multiple perspectives (e.g., sociological, psychological, legal) to understand criminal activity and the social context of crime. Knowledge created by criminologists informs social policies that aim to prevent crime and to improve the response to crime. To major in Criminology, students must complete thirty-six (36) credit hours. The undergraduate program enables students to obtain a solid foundation in Criminology for further study at the graduate level, for the pursuit of Criminology-related disciplines, and for careers in related professions. 

Admission Requirements

83+
6.5+
58+
115+

4 Years
Jan-2000

Tuition fees

Domestic
29,388 CAD
International
71,240 CAD

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