TMU Criminology admission requirements: ENG4U at 70%, a 75% to 80% grade range and grades only

Criminology at TMU is a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) run by the Department of Criminology in the Faculty of Arts. You study how the criminal justice system works, why systemic inequalities happen and how to prevent crime and help people rebuild their lives. Topics include human rights, Indigenous justice and ethics.

It is a full time program on TMU's downtown Toronto campus. There is no part time option. The program page lists double majors with History, Politics and Governance, or Sociology.

Ontario high school students need an OSSD and six Grade 12 U or M courses with an overall average of at least 70%. The one required course is Grade 12 U English, with a grade of 70% or more. TMU prefers ENG4U or EAE4U.

There is no math or science requirement. That gives you freedom to pick courses you're strong in. Map your Grade 12 year with our course planner.

TMU's university minimum is 70%. But the program page shows a grade range of 75% to 80%. TMU says this range is the average needed in previous years, and that it can change each year with the number of applications and spaces.

TMU uses your best six Grade 12 U or M courses, which may include repeated or upgraded marks. Averages are taken to two decimal places and are not rounded. TMU does not publish an acceptance rate for Criminology. Work out your number with our Top 6 average calculator.

TMU lists Criminology as a Grades-Only program. Admission decisions are based on academic performance. You don't submit a supplementary essay, video or portfolio to get in.

Some TMU programs are Grades-Plus and ask for non-academic requirements after you apply. Criminology is not one of them, so your marks carry the whole decision.

Criminology is one of 12 BA programs at TMU that share a one year foundation. In first year you take CRM 100 (Introduction to Canadian Criminal Justice), CRM 102 (Introduction to Criminology), SSH 105 (Critical Thinking) and SSH 205 (Academic Writing and Research). You also take four courses from a set table and two open electives.

Second year covers criminal law in Canada, victims of crime, inequality in the justice system and research methods. Upper years go deeper into youth justice, Indigenous justice, crime prevention, ethics and special topics. TMU's FAQ says you normally take 5 courses a term, with about 15 hours of class a week.

TMU's Criminology FAQ says classes in years 1 and 2 range from 50 to 150 students. Criminology courses in years 3 and 4 are usually around 60 to 80, and some upper level courses have no more than 30 students.

All classes are on TMU's downtown Toronto campus. Criminology students can apply for exchange at partner universities overseas. Exchange spots are competitive. You can also study at a school without a formal agreement through a Letter of Permission, though you may pay international tuition there.

Co-op is optional, and you don't choose it when you first apply. The calendar says students who finish the first semester must apply through the department before the end of first year. Enrolment is limited. TMU decides using a portfolio with your GPA, a resume and a statement of intent, and may hold screening interviews. You must take SSH 104 before your first placement.

You need at least three work terms to graduate from co-op, and it usually takes five years. TMU's two pages describe the length differently. The program page says 12 to 16 months of paid work experience. The calendar says 12 months of work experience. Confirm with TMU if the length matters to you. TMU does not guarantee placements.

Because 12 BA programs share first year, some students start in another Arts program and transfer into Criminology for second year. You must have passed CRM 100, and TMU strongly recommends also taking CRM 102. Transfers are competitive and depend on space.

The two TMU pages word the grade rule differently. The calendar says students are encouraged to present a 3.00 (B) cumulative GPA in their first semester. The department's undergraduate page says a 3.00 (B) is required for transfer consideration. Either way, aim higher than 3.00 and treat the switch as a backup, not a plan.

TMU's guaranteed consideration date for all programs is February 1. Complete applications and changes received by then get equal consideration. TMU recommends sending your application and documents early.

Ontario high school students apply through OUAC. For other schools' dates, see our Ontario deadlines page.

The program page lists a 2026-2027 full time tuition and fees range of $7,400 to $7,425 for Ontario students, $9,200 to $9,225 for students from other provinces and $38,706 to $38,731 for international students.

For students admitted for 2027-2028, TMU guarantees renewable entrance scholarships to Canadian high school students with a final average of 86% or more. A 95%+ average earns $3,000 in year one. A 90% to 94.99% average earns $1,500. An 86% to 89.99% average earns $750. Renewal depends on your CGPA each year.

TMU Criminology is a grades only BA with one required course. Your child should aim for 80% or more in a top six that includes Grade 12 U English at 70% or better. Co-op is a bonus that needs a strong first year, not something to count on from day one.

TMU lists graduates moving into roles such as probation or parole worker, human rights worker and restorative justice worker, and into law school or graduate study. For a placement based degree at TMU, compare our TMU Social Work guide. To compare criminology programs, read our Carleton Criminology guide or TMU admissions overview.