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Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Criminal Justice

Shorelight Group - University of Massachusetts Boston

USA,Massachusetts

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 38,620/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Aug 2026

Apply Date

USA, Massachusetts

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1852

Total Students: 15,989 +

Int. Students: 1,710 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

100 William T Morrissey Blvd, Boston, MA 02125, United States

Overview
Key Facts
Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Criminal Justice

Program Overview

The criminology and criminal justice major focuses on issues related to crime, criminal justice, and society from a broad sociological perspective. Students explore the nature of criminal behavior and its causes, while critically evaluating society’s responses to crime. Courses in the major emphasize social scientific theories and research methods while examining a range of topics pertinent to crime and justice: race, class, and gender disparities; structural and institutional racism; criminalization; punishment and reentry; criminal justice ethics; mental illness; substance abuse; immigration; politics; and reimagining criminal justice as a response to crime and deviance.
In this program, you will:

Learn the ins and outs of the criminal justice system, including its history, structure, and operation, as well as its impact on individuals, communities, and society as a whole
Explore theories and concepts from sociology, psychology, and political science as they relate to crime and justice issues.
Develop an appreciation for the ways in which social science knowledge can be applied to pertinent career fields, and how sociological knowledge can be applied to important life choices, regardless of your career path.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Application Processing Days

10 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

48 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
jan 2026		Closed
aug 2026		Open
jan 2027		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 38,620 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Shorelight Group - University of Massachusetts Boston

CAD 18,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.0
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 79
SAT
- Minimum Overall Score - 450.0
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 50.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 105.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

Minimum CGPA Required: 55.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

Scholarships available for Fall 2026 Intake. The deadline for the below mentioned scholarships will be till 31st March 2026.

Under-Graduate Scholarships-

UNIVERSITY	UMASS Boston
Year 1	Up To $16,000
Year 2	Up To $16,000
Year 3	Up To $16,000
Year 4	Up To $16,000
Total for 4 years	Up to $64,000

Post-Graduate Scholarships:

UNIVERSITY	Adelphi University All Majors except MS- CS	UMASS Boston
Year 1	Up to $3,000	Up To $2,000
Year 2	Up to $3,000	Up To $2,000
Total for 2 Years	Up to $6,000	Up to $4,000

Please note:

Scholarships are not automated, the student/ counsellor should request a scholarship over email within 5 business days of deposit payment.
The above waivers and scholarships are only available until 31st March 2026.
If students are arriving before the move in date, they need to make their own accommodation arrangements.
We recommend your students to accept their Offer letters as early as possible and not wait until the last minute due to the anticipated backlog in visa appointment availability.
Students cannot enter the U.S. more than 30 days before their I-20 Program Start Date. They could be turned away at the border or future benefits may be denied.
Limited Merit scholarships are still available for high achieving students.

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.