- Level
- 3-Year Bachelor Degree
- CIP code
- 45.0401
- Duration
- 3 year bachelor degree
- Open intake
-
Off-shoreSep 2027
- Field
- Criminology and Criminal Justice
- Institution
- Public University
- Offer speed
- Superfast Offer Speed2–3 days
Program overview
A three year degree studying crime, law and justice systems, covering criminological theory, policing and society, corrections, victimology and research methods.
Bachelor of Arts in Criminology runs three years rather than four, making it one of the faster and cheaper routes to a Trent degree, though it asks 75 percent rather than 70.
Bachelor of Arts in Criminology is taught on the Symons campus at Trent University in Peterborough, Ontario, and Trent is a public university and a designated learning institution. Because Bachelor of Arts in Criminology is a degree it is exempt from the Canadian field of study requirement, so completing Bachelor of Arts in Criminology supports a Post-Graduation Work Permit of up to three years without the subject being tested against an eligibility list. An Ontario attestation letter is required with the study permit application for Bachelor of Arts in Criminology, and the university issues it with the letter of acceptance.
Entry to Bachelor of Arts in Criminology is Grade 12 or Class 12 at 75 percent or above. The English requirement is IELTS 6.5 with no band below 6.0, and tuition for Bachelor of Arts in Criminology is recorded at CAD 35,000 a year with a CAD 92.25 application fee. No scholarship is recorded against Bachelor of Arts in Criminology. Bachelor of Arts in Criminology takes September entry only, in 2026, 2027 and 2028. Apply Study Visa manages the Bachelor of Arts in Criminology application, the deposit, the letter of acceptance and the Canadian study permit as one process.
What it costs per year · indicative
Living cost is an estimate; tuition is the institute's published international fee. We confirm exact, current figures before you pay anything.
Do you qualify?
These are the published minimums. Whether your profile fits — with your marks, gap and budget — is exactly what a free counsellor check confirms.
Admission requirements
Who can apply (guide for international students):
- Education: Grade 12 or Class 12 at the percentage stated for this programme.
- English (meet any one): IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0; TOEFL iBT 86 overall with at least 20 in writing and no minimum on the other sections; PTE Academic 59 overall with no component minimum; or the Duolingo English Test at 115.
- Application and deposit: An application fee of CAD 92.25 applies. Confirm the tuition deposit and its refundability in writing before any money is transferred.
- Scholarship: No scholarship is recorded against this programme. Budget the full tuition.
- Work permit: Bachelor of Arts in Criminology is a degree at a public university, so it is exempt from the field of study test and supports a Post-Graduation Work Permit of up to three years. No spousal open work permit arises, because that needs a master programme of 16 months or longer. An Ontario attestation letter is required with the study permit application.
- Study permit: Apply Study Visa handles the Ontario attestation letter, the study permit application and the biometrics appointment with you.
English requirements
Documents you'll need typical · we confirm yours
- Valid passport (6+ months validity)
- Class 10 & 12 marksheets and certificates
- English test scorecard (IELTS / PTE / TOEFL) or MOI certificate
- Statement of Purpose (SOP)
- Financial proof — bank statement / loan sanction + GIC
- Passport-size photographs
- Study-gap affidavit or work-experience letter (if applicable)
Getting documents right is the #1 reason applications succeed or get refused — our team checks every file before submission.
Career opportunities
Typical destinations for graduates:
- Research Officer: criminal justice research teams
- Probation Support Worker: subject to eligibility rules
- Policy Analyst: justice ministries and charities
- Community Safety Officer: municipal programmes
- Security and Risk Analyst: corporate settings
- Graduate Study: criminology and criminal justice
Reality check: many Canadian policing, corrections and border employers require citizenship or permanent residence, so international graduates should target research and corporate roles.
About Trent University - Peterborough
- Type
- University
- Ownership
- Public
- Rating
- ★ 4.6
- World rank
- #1501
- Established
- 1964
- Reference No.
- O19395164223
