Undergraduate academic requirements
Applicants to bachelor’s degree programs must have obtained a secondary school diploma. This diploma must be eligible to access further academic studies in the country where it has been obtained.
Program
Master's
Key facts
- Duration2 years
- ProgramOn campus
- PaceFull-time
- Annual tuition fee20,124CAD
- Start dateSep
- University rankingNot ranked
Program overview
What Ontario Tech University says about their program:
The Master of Arts (MA) in Criminology program provides students with a solid foundation of advanced knowledge in criminological theory, sophisticated research methodologies, complex quantitative and qualitative applications, and contemporary substantive issues in criminology. Specifically, the MA program seeks to provide students with an in-depth and broad understanding of contemporary criminological issues and debates, and the critical thinking and practical skills necessary to conduct criminological research in the public and private sectors. This includes, but is not limited to, public policy agencies, social services, and government and non-government organizations. The program trains both mid-career and pre-career students for careers in analysis and research in criminal justice agency settings. It also prepares students for advanced graduate work in criminology at the doctoral level.
Admission requirements
Postgraduate academic requirements
Hold a four-year honours undergraduate degree in in an academic discipline relevant to the proposed field of study, or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
English proficiency
- Cambridge English - Advanced
Minimum score of 180 with no band lower than 170.
- Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL)
Minimum score of 70 with no sub-score below 60.
- Duolingo English Test (DET)
Minimum score of 110 (Education and Nursing programs require a total score of 120).
- IELTS
Overall score of 6.5 with no sub-score less than 6.0 (Education and Nursing programs require an overall score of 7.0).
- Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic
Minimum score of 58
- TOEFL
Internet-based test (iBT) with a total score of 83 (Education and Nursing programs require a total score of 87), and minimum scaled scores of Listening: 20; Reading: 20; Speaking: 19; and Writing: 20. TOEFL iBT Home Edition results are also considered acceptable. Paper-delivered test results will be reviewed on an individual basis.
English proficiency waivers
The English language test requirement can be waived by one of the following criteria:
- Your first language is English; OR
- You have completed at least three years of formal, full-time study (no less than three courses per semester) at a secondary or post-secondary institution where the language of instruction and examination is English. Note
The minimum three-year requirement does not include time enrolled in an English as a Second Language program.
Documents required
- Application form
- Two letters of recommendation (please note
some programs require three letters of recommendation)
- Proof of English language proficiency
- One unofficial transcript of each previous undergraduate and graduate transcript
- One- to two-page statement of academic intent
- Photocopy of your degree parchment(s)
- If your documents are issued in a language other than English, you must also provide notarized literal English translations.
- Any required program-specific documentation
Fees and funding
Fee information
- Undegraduate tuition
from CAD$29,195 to CAD$39,808 per year
- Postgraduate tuition
from CAD$20,124 to CAD$30,408 per year
What is the cost of living near Ontario Tech University?
| Category | Cost (in Canadian Dollar) |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre | $1,821 |
| Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre | $1,599 |
| Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse) | $211 |
| Internet (60 Mbps unlimited) | $85 |
| Mobile phone plan (data + calls) | $60 |
| Monthly public transport pass | $103 |
| Monthly grocery basket | $350 |
| Coffee shop drink | $5 |
| Cinema or cultural event ticket | $16 |
| Gym membership | $58 |
Indicative monthly costs per person.
Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).
Visa requirements for Ontario Tech University
Many international students will require a visa to study in Canada, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.