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Associate of Arts Degree in Criminology

Kwantlen Polytechnic University

Surrey, British Columbia, Canada

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Associate of Arts Degree in Criminology at Kwantlen Polytechnic University in Surrey, Canada is an associate's degree in Criminal Law & Justice programme. Tuition for international students is CAD 756 per credit (CAD 166 per credit for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Associate's Degree
Field: Criminal Law & Justice
Local tuition: CAD 166 / credit
International tuition: CAD 756 / credit

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Last checked September 2026 · Source: calendar.kpu.ca ·

Program details

Overview

Kwantlen Polytechnic University's Associate of Arts Degree in Criminology is a 60-credit undergraduate credential from the Faculty of Arts. Within the university's Associate of Arts Degree framework, students complete a defined set of criminology and related courses, including Introduction to Criminology, Introduction to the Criminal Justice System, Canadian Legal Systems, Methods of Research in Criminology, Quantitative Data Analysis, Psychological and Sociological Explanations of Criminal Behaviour, and Canadian Criminal Justice Administration, together with Introduction to Society (SOCI 1125), Forensic Anthropology (ANTH 1217), a philosophy course, a psychology course, a computing science course, and further criminology electives such as Introduction to Policing, Corrections, and Youth Justice. A minimum grade of C is required in each course. All courses must be transferable to Simon Fraser University, the University of British Columbia, the University of Northern British Columbia, or the University of Victoria. Graduates receive the Associate of Arts Degree in Criminology and may continue into KPU's Bachelor of Arts, Major in Criminology. Intakes run in September, January, and May.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Admission follows KPU's general undergraduate entrance requirements together with the Faculty of Arts' Admission Requirements, which the calendar states consist only of KPU's undergraduate English Proficiency Requirement; no additional subject-specific admission criteria are listed for this program, and the same standard applies to domestic and international applicants.

Application Details

Start Date: September, January and May

About Kwantlen Polytechnic University

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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1981
Students: 20,000
Programs: 157
Location: Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Associate of Arts Degree in Criminology award?

Kwantlen Polytechnic University awards an Associate's Degree in the field of Criminal Law & Justice on completion of this programme.

How much does Associate of Arts Degree in Criminology cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 756 per credit (CAD 166 per credit for local students).

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