Bachelor Of Arts (Honours) - Criminology And Criminal Justice

Academic Requirements

For the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Criminology and Criminal Justice program, the Academic Requirements for the 2024-25 academic year are as follows:

To be considered for admission, students must meet the following criteria:

• An overall average of at least 70% is typically required for admission.
• Some programs may require specific course prerequisites and prerequisite averages.
• Supplementary admission portfolios may be necessary for certain programs.
• Higher averages may be required for programs with high demand.

It is important to note that holding the minimum Academic Requirements only establishes eligibility for consideration. The cut-off averages for admission may be considerably higher than the minimum.

For international students, including those from Vietnam and other Asian countries, it is advisable to consult with LOA Portal's advisors for any specific requirements or clarifications.

Additionally, transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases.

Students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.

Language Requirements

The language of instruction at Carleton is English. For admission into Carleton’s graduate programs, you will need to demonstrate that your knowledge and use of English are strong enough for graduate studies at an English-language university.

If your first language is not English, you can demonstrate your language proficiency by:

• Presenting one of the official Language Proficiency (ESL) test scores as defined in the table below;
• Showing that you have completed ESLA 1900 or ESLA 1905 at Carleton University with a final grade of B- or higher; or
• Presenting official certification (transcripts) that you have completed an undergraduate or graduate degree at a university in any country in which the primary language is English, where the language of instruction in the relevant educational institution was English, and the language of instruction in their most recently completed undergraduate or graduate degree was English.

Applicants who present their most recent degree and transcripts from a Canadian institution are exempt from language proficiency requirements, unless otherwise required by an individual program.

Note: Letters from your universities stating the medium of instruction is English are not acceptable.

Minimum Language Proficiency (ESL) test score requirement:

* IELTS One-Skill Retake is accepted

**TOEFL MyBest Scores is accepted

Please check with our team for more details.

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors. The listed minimum requirements are a guideline and do not guarantee admission. Do not worry, we will notify you of any changes during the application process.