Collaborative and Combined Programs

Combined JD/MA Program

Candidates may undertake a combined Juris Doctor/Master of Arts in Criminology Degree program. This program is administered by both the Faculty of Law and the Centre for Criminology and Sociolegal Studies. The program is designed for law students who also want to pursue social science graduate work.

Applicants who wish to apply to the Combined JD/MA degree in Criminology should contact the Admissions Office, Faculty of Law, University of Toronto at: (416) 978-3716; Fax: (416) 978-7899. 

As with other combined programs, students must gain independent admission to both programs. They will only be considered admitted to the combined program once they have gained such independent admission. Students may be admitted to the MA program before they enter the JD program, or while they are in the first year of the program.

If you are interested in applying for the graduate program in Criminology (whether or not you are accepted into the JD program), please download a copy of the Criminology Graduate Programs Handbook and information on the application package.

For more information, see the School of Graduate Studies Calendar entry

Combined JD/PhD Program

This program is designed for students interested in studying the intersections of law and criminology and sociolegal studies. The CDP permits the completion of both degrees in six years rather than the seven years it would take to acquire them independently.

For more information, see the School of Graduate Studies Calendar entry

Collaborative Programs

Please note that in addition to submitting an application for the graduate program in Criminology, you must contact the departments concerned regarding the Women’s Studies programme and the Addiction Studies (CoPAS) program. Each department should provide you with the details on course requirements and regulations concerning separate applications for their program.

For information on both the Women’s Studies and CoPAS programs, please download a copy of the Criminology Graduate Programs Handbook.