Criminology
Understand crime, justice, and social control - strong for law, policy, and social work careers.
Criminology studies crime, criminal behaviour, law enforcement, and the justice system from sociological, psychological, and legal perspectives. SFU's criminology program is one of Canada's most respected. The degree is excellent preparation for law school, policing, corrections, and social policy work.
Admission Average
high 70s to high 80s (Tier 3 (<85%))
Typical High School Prerequisites
- English
- One additional U/M course
- Law or Sociology (recommended)
Skills You'll Build
- Crime & Justice Analysis
- Research Methods & Statistics
- Policy Evaluation
- Critical Thinking About Institutions
- Written Advocacy
Program Facts
- Typical length: 4 years
- Co-op available: No
- Graduate school: Not typically required
- Demand outlook: Stable Growth
Top Universities
- Simon Fraser University – Burnaby, BC
- University of Toronto – Toronto, ON
- McGill University – Montreal, QC
- University of Ottawa – Ottawa, ON
- Dalhousie University – Halifax, NS
Criminology Admission Averages by University
- Criminology at Simon Fraser University – high 80s
- Criminology at Université de Montréal – high 80s
- Criminology & Criminal Justice at Carleton University – mid 80s
- Criminology at University of Ottawa – high 70s-low 80s
- Criminology at Wilfrid Laurier University – high 70s-80s
Careers This Major Leads To
- Crown Attorney / Prosecutor – Entry $75,000
- Policy Analyst / Public Servant – Entry $65,000
- Social Worker (RSW) – Entry $50,000