Criminology is the study of crime, the consequences of crime, people who engage in crime, and the reasons for that engagement. 

Criminal Justice examines the Canadian criminal justice system and includes areas such as corrections, victimology, police, courts, youth-at-risk, and criminal procedure.  

Criminology and Criminal Justice at STU is taught using a liberal arts context, which emphasizes critical thinking and allows for an examination of the legal system’s problems and inequalities while sparking discussion about creative solutions. 

You will study theories about crime and criminal justice, examine new and emerging topics of interest, and be afforded space to apply your knowledge.

What sets STU’s Criminology and Criminal Justice Program Apart? 

• Small, engaging classes that emphasize personal interaction, discussion, and debate.
• Lectures and seminars are always taught by professors—not teaching assistants—which means students learn from experts in the field.
• Professors come from various academic backgrounds—criminology, law, psychology, bioethics, sociology—which brings different perspectives to the study of crime and its policies.
• For-credit and extracurricular experiential learning opportunities are offered that connect with students’ academic and career ambitions.
• Students benefit from faculty expertise in wrongful convictions, the death penalty, missing and murdered Indigenous women, family violence, family and youth in prison, drug policy, and the portrayal of crime in popular media and film.

You might be interested in studying Criminology and Criminal Justice if…

• You have ever questioned the workings of the criminal justice system
• You want a better understanding of the reasons individuals engage in crime
• You are interested in social justice and want to make a difference

• Academic/Official Transcripts
• Language Proficiency Results
• Passport or Visa Documents
• Official translations of documents in a language other than English

The Bachelor of Arts program is open to high school applicants, transfer applicants, returning students, and adult learners.

China (PRC)
Senior High School Graduation Examination and Chinese National University Entrance Examinations.

India
An average of "satisfactory" 70% on five academic courses on the India Senior School Certificate awarded by the Central Board of Secondary Education/Indian School Certificate (awarded by Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations - CISCE). 

Year 12 State Board Exams with excellent results will also be considered individually.