Criminology, Applied (Bachelor of Arts, Honours)

About this programme

Please visit the International application deadline page to find out when applications may be available. Launch your criminal justice career with the Bachelor of Arts in Applied Criminology ‒ Honours. You’ll get the academic knowledge and hands-on experience to make you a top contender both in the job market and for grad school. The Bachelor of Arts in Applied Criminology ‒ Honours program allows you to do self-directed research in a criminological area. While an Honours degree is not always mandatory for graduate school, completing one demonstrates your ability to complete independent research, and may give you an edge when applying for graduate studies. You’ll cultivate applied skills through work placements in crime prevention, law enforcement, community corrections, institutional corrections, law, or research. You’ll graduate with 100 hours of work experience in the criminal justice field – giving you a leg up over the competition for jobs. In the third and fourth years of the degree, you'll complete an applied concentration in Community and Institutional Practice, Crime Analysis and Prevention, or Legal Studies. See the More Information tab for details. If you’re interested in furthering your education, your credential may also transfer to graduate criminology programs at other post-secondary institutions in B.C. Visit the B.C. Transfer Guide and your transfer university’s website regularly to confirm which courses transfer. Please note that there are additional application requirements for admissions to the Honours Program. See the admissions requirements tab fo