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BA/BS in Criminology

Université Laval

Québec, Quebec, Canada•QS 2027 #526 =

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Université Laval offers BA/BS in Criminology, a bachelor's degree in Criminal Law & Justice programme in Québec, Canada. The programme runs for 3 years. Tuition for international students is CAD 903 per credit (CAD 104 per credit for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Field: Criminal Law & Justice
Duration: 3 years
Local tuition: CAD 104 / credit
International tuition: CAD 903 / credit

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Last checked September 2026 · Source: ulaval.ca ·

Program details

Overview

This multidisciplinary Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) program combines psychology, sociology, and criminal law to develop expertise in understanding criminal behaviour, evaluating risk factors, and analyzing crime-control issues. Students learn to assess offenders, design intervention plans, and work with at-risk populations and crime victims. The program totals 90 credits over 3 years, with up to 45 credits of prior learning recognized, and admits 140 students per intake in the Fall term only. Some courses are offered at a distance. Admission for Quebec DEC holders requires a DEC in sciences, letters and arts; sciences humaines; sciences de la nature; or sciences informatiques et mathématiques, or any other DEC plus completion of a Méthodes quantitatives requirement; mature students must also submit a curriculum vitae and motivation letter. Applicants from outside Quebec need a secondary diploma plus one university year with a satisfactory background in statistics. Before starting a practicum placement, students must complete a criminal background disclosure and meet provincial immunization requirements.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Quebec DEC holders need a DEC in sciences, letters and arts; sciences humaines; sciences de la nature; or sciences informatiques et mathématiques, or any other DEC plus completion of the Méthodes quantitatives requirement (objective 0ME3 or 022P, or courses 360-223-RE/360-300-RE); mature students must also submit a curriculum vitae and motivation letter. Applicants from outside Quebec require a secondary diploma plus one university year with training judged satisfactory in statistics. International applicants need a 13-year pre-university diploma, or 12 years plus one year of higher education, with a statistics background. Non-francophone applicants must score at least 400/699 on the mandatory sections of the Test de connaissance du français and at least 14/20 on the written expression component. Students must submit a criminal background disclosure form before beginning a practicum placement and meet provincial immunization requirements.

Application Details

Start Date: September

About Université Laval

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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1852
Students: 56,000
QS rank: #526 =
Programs: 543
Location: Québec, Quebec, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does BA/BS in Criminology award?

Université Laval awards a Bachelor's Degree in the field of Criminal Law & Justice on completion of this programme.

How long does BA/BS in Criminology take?

The programme runs for 3 years.

How much does BA/BS in Criminology cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 903 per credit (CAD 104 per credit for local students).

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