Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Criminology

Whether we’re trying to balance the rights of victims and offenders, create just laws or protect communities, we often look to the criminal justice system for solutions. In the Criminology degree program at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU), you’ll develop a well-rounded perspective, uncovering social inequalities, crime prevention strategies and rehabilitation efforts.Experiential learning opportunities: Co-op available.You'll get real-world experience through international exchanges, optional paid co-op placements, research and case studies. When you graduate, you'll be ready to critically examine issues in law, human rights, Indigenous justice, ethics, crime control and social inequality. You'll also apply your understanding of the critical issues of race, class and gender to the administration of the criminal justice system. The Criminology degree program is one of 12 bachelor of arts programs that share a one-year foundation

To be considered for admission, Ontario high school students must meet the following requirements:Completion of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)Completion of 6 Grade 12 U or M courses with a minimum overall average of 70%Completion of the following required Grade 12 U course with a minimum grade of 70%:English/anglais (ENG4U/EAE4U preferred)An overall average of 70% is required for consideration. Due to competition, the average needed for admission can fluctuate each year (it depends on the number of applications received and the number of spaces available). The grade range at the top of this page represents the average required in previous years.Applicants who have completed the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma must present grades of 4 or higher in 3 Higher Level and 3 Standard Level subjects, including prerequisite subjects, and a total score of 28 or higher (bonus points will be accepted).