Program Overview

Majeure en Criminologie - Campus Laval

The Majeure en Criminologie - Campus Laval is a 60-credit program that provides students with a comprehensive understanding of criminology, including its theoretical foundations, research methods, and practical applications.

Sommaire et Particularités

• Temps plein: Régime d'études
• Capacité d'accueil limitée: 60 crédits

Information sur le Programme

• The program is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in criminology, including its theoretical and methodological aspects.
• Students will have the opportunity to explore various topics in criminology, such as sociocriminology, psychocriminology, and justice criminelle.
• The program also includes a range of optional courses that allow students to specialize in specific areas of interest, such as intervention criminologique, analyse et recherche criminologique, and connaissances criminologiques.

Admission

• To be eligible for the program, students must meet the general admission requirements of the University of Montreal.
• Students must also meet the specific admission requirements for the Majeure en Criminologie - Campus Laval, which include:
  • Being a resident of Quebec or having equivalent qualifications
  • Having a minimum R-score of 24,014 (based on the 2025 admission cycle)
  • Having completed a diploma of college studies (DEC) in a relevant field or having equivalent qualifications
  • Having a good understanding of French, as the program is taught in French

Exigences d'Admission

• Capacité d'accueil limitée
• Conditions dadmissibilité:
  • Students must have a minimum R-score of 24,014 (based on the 2025 admission cycle)
  • Students must have completed a diploma of college studies (DEC) in a relevant field or have equivalent qualifications
  • Students must have a good understanding of French, as the program is taught in French
• Biologie: Aucune connaissance spécifique en biologie nest exigée
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• Mathématique: Exige la réussite dun cours de base en mathématiques
• Physique: Aucune connaissance spécifique en physique nest exigée

Coűts et Aide Financičre

• The tuition fees for the program vary depending on the student's residency status and the number of credits taken.
• For the 2025-2026 academic year, the estimated tuition fees are:
  • Résident(e) permanent(e) du Québec: $2,177.05 per trimester (15 credits)
  • Canadien(ne) non-résident(e) au Québec: $5,387.20 per trimester (15 credits)
  • Étudiant(e) international(e): $15,602.05 per trimester (15 credits)
• The University of Montreal offers various forms of financial aid to students, including scholarships, bursaries, and loans.

Perspectives d'Avenir

• The Majeure en Criminologie - Campus Laval provides students with a range of career opportunities in fields such as:
  • Intervention criminologique
  • Analyse et recherche criminologique
  • Connaissances criminologiques
• Graduates of the program may also pursue further studies in criminology or related fields.

Structure du Programme

• The program consists of 60 credits, including:
  • 36 credits of obligatory courses
  • 21 credits of optional courses
  • 3 credits of elective courses
• The program is designed to be completed in four trimesters, with a maximum of five years to complete the degree.

Rčglement des Études

• The program is governed by the University of Montreal's regulations for undergraduate studies.
• Students must meet the general requirements for undergraduate studies, including:
  • Completing a minimum of 12 credits per trimester
  • Maintaining a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0
  • Completing all required courses for the program
• The program also has specific regulations, including:
  • Students must complete a minimum of 30 credits per year
  • Students must maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 to remain in the program
  • Students who fail a course may be required to repeat it or take an equivalent course.