CA · Bachelor's
University of Toronto
Bachelor of Arts (Criminology)
University of Toronto
Course Overview
The University of Toronto's Centre for Criminology & Sociolegal Studies is ranked in the global top 20 for Sociology in QS World Rankings by Subject and is Canada's most influential criminology research centre. The 4-year Honours BA Criminology covers criminal law, criminological theory, policing, corrections, youth justice, drug policy, restorative justice, comparative international criminology, and critical race / gender perspectives. Students complete internships at organisations like the John Howard Society, Elizabeth Fry Society, Toronto Police Services research division, and Statistics Canada Justice Division.
Sri Lankan applicants — particularly those interested in legal careers, post-conflict justice (relevant to Sri Lanka's ongoing reconciliation processes), policy work, or transitioning to a graduate JD — choose UofT Criminology for the academic prestige, the Toronto-bench legal-research adjacency, and the cross-disciplinary depth. The BA also feeds directly into top Canadian and US law schools (UofT Law, Osgoode Hall, Harvard JD, Yale JD). Eligible for 3-year PGWP and direct PR pathway via Express Entry CEC.
Entry Requirements
Academic
- check_circle A Level: AAB-ABB; no specific subject requirement but at least one humanities / social-science.
- check_circle IB Diploma: 32 points minimum with HL grades 5,5,5.
- check_circle Sri Lankan Local A Level: 2A + 1B minimum.
- check_circle Strong personal statement linking to criminology / criminal justice interests.
- check_circle UofT Supplemental Application required for the Faculty of Arts and Science (Statement of Interest section).
English Proficiency
- check_circle IELTS Academic: 6.5 Overall (min 6.0 in each band).
- check_circle TOEFL iBT: 100 Overall (min 22 Writing).
- check_circle Cambridge English C1 Advanced: 180 Overall.
- check_circle Waived if last 4 years of school were in English at a recognised English-medium institution.
Estimated Cost of Study
| Expense Category | Amount (CAD) | Approx. LKR |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (per year) | CAD 57,000 | Rs. 13,395,000 |
| UHIP Health Insurance (per year) | CAD 900 | Rs. 211,500 |
| Living Expenses (per year, Toronto) | CAD 22,000 | Rs. 5,170,000 |
| Study Permit & Biometrics | CAD 250 | Rs. 58,750 |
| Total Year 1 Investment | CAD 80,150 | Rs. 18,835,250 |
*LKR conversion based on current bank rates. Subject to change.
Career Outcomes & PR
Eligible for the 3-year Post-Graduation Work Permit. Top paths: law school (UofT JD, Osgoode Hall, McGill Law); policy analyst roles (Public Safety Canada, Department of Justice); research at Statistics Canada Justice Division, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health; plus NGOs like John Howard Society, Elizabeth Fry Society. Direct Express Entry CEC PR pathway. Canadian government policy analyst starting salary: CAD 65,000-78,000.
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