Lakehead University - Orillia

Criminology

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Program Information

School:Lakehead University - Orillia
Degree:Bachelor; Honours
Field of Study:Criminology
Description:Criminology involves the study of crime, including victimization, criminality, and criminal justice agents and institutions among other areas. The field is multi-disciplinary, including Sociology, Psychology, Political Science, and various other academic fields.

At Lakehead University, you will have the option to major, specialize, or minor in Criminology. The Criminology Program emphasizes a practitioner orientation, with a variety of courses that introduce and familiarize students with the Canadian criminal justice system. Three thematic areas of focus run throughout the Program's course offerings: (1) social justice and human rights, (2) law and legal institutions, and (3) forensic science and criminalistics.
URL:Criminology at Lakehead University - Orillia
Length:4 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
International: $28,590

This cost estimate is for Year 1 of the program.
Careers:Criminologists

Admission Requirements

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*70 to 100
Prerequisites:*These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
  •  Grade12 English (ENG4U) 
Completion of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent high school diploma; Gr. 12 U English and 5 additional Gr. 12 U or M credits (including prerequisite courses). A minimum 70% overall final average. Admission averages are calculated using the top 6 Grade 12 U or M courses.

Program Specific Prerequisites: Grade 12 U English, and 5 Additional Grade 12 U or M Credits.



For more information, please visit: lakeheadu.ca/admissions.


Test Scores:
  • Pearson Test of English (Academic) [min. 550] or Cambridge English for Speakers of Other Languages: Certificate in Advanced English [min. 213] or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 6.5] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 80] or Canadian Academic English Language Assessment [min. 60]
Application Notes : For a full listing of English Language Proficiency Requirements and accepted tests with minimum scores, please visit:
lakeheadu.ca/studentcentral/applying/english-language-proficiency-requirements.



* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.

* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

Modified on June 18, 2022