University of Winnipeg
Criminal Justice
Overview
The Criminal Justice degree at the University of Winnipeg examines how societies respond to lawbreaking, including policing, courts, and corrections. You’ll explore key debates about justice, punishment, and social control through an interdisciplinary social science lens.
About this programme
Overview
The Criminal Justice degree at the University of Winnipeg provides an in-depth analysis of how societies address lawbreaking through various systems, including policing, courts, and corrections. This program encourages students to engage with critical discussions surrounding justice, punishment, and societal control from an interdisciplinary social science perspective.
- Degree: Criminal Justice (University of Winnipeg)
- Discipline: Interdisciplinary social science
- Focus areas: Policing, courts, corrections, victimology, crime causation, and justice debates
- Skills developed: Critical thinking, academic writing, and research
- Language of instruction: English (confirm with the university for your intake)
- Credits / duration: Please check the official program page for the specific degree requirements for your entry term
What you'll study
The curriculum integrates essential criminal justice topics with courses that explore the institutions, individuals, and social dynamics related to crime and justice.
- Policing
- Criminal Procedure
- Institutional Corrections
- Community Corrections
- Forensic Psychology
- Interpersonal Violence
- Victimology
- Criminal Intelligence Analysis
- Race and Criminal Justice
- Criminal Justice and the Media
- Ethics in Criminal Justice
- Crime Careers
Capstone / thesis: The program may include a culminating academic requirement, depending on the degree pathway. Please confirm the final-year requirements on the University of Winnipeg program page for your specific intake.
Curriculum note: Course availability and sequencing may vary by term. Refer to the official curriculum for the most current structure.
Entry requirements
Specific GPA or standardized test minimums are not detailed for this program. Admission is based on meeting the university’s academic entry standards applicable to your education system.
English requirements
- IELTS (Academic): minimum 6.5
- TOEFL iBT: minimum 86
- PTE Academic: minimum 58
- Duolingo English Test: minimum 120
Note: Requirements may vary by applicant category and intake. Confirm the latest English language policy with the University of Winnipeg.
Career prospects
Graduates of the Criminal Justice program can pursue diverse career paths within law enforcement, legal systems, social services, and community organizations. The skills and knowledge acquired through this degree prepare students for roles in various sectors where understanding crime and justice is essential.
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