Why study this program?
This program explores the relationship between law, politics and society, and between people and the state. Students explore crime and criminal behaviour (criminology), how laws evolve, and the ways in which law and crime are connected to issues of social justice and inequality.
Our multidisciplinary approach provides students ways to explore different aspects of the law, crime and justice. Central to our degree is a focus on gender, class and ethnicity. Understanding how these factors relate to law, crime and bias is vital for addressing the major issues facing the Canadian justice system.
This program combines studies in: history, Indigenous studies, politics (political studies), psychology and sociology.
Why study at the University of Alberta?
Augustana is an arts and sciences campus located in the small yet vibrant city of Camrose, Alberta. Just one hour southeast of Edmonton, this community-focused campus is home to the Augustana Vikings and over 900 students from across Canada and around the world. Augustana offers degree programs in an intimate and personalized setting, with an average class size of 22 people.
- Corrections Officer
- Judge
- Lawyer
- Parole or Probation Officer
- Police Force or RCMP Member
- Social Worker
Joanna is a law, crime and justice studies student and an executive member of the Augustana Students’ Association. Planning to attend law school, she has appreciated the program for the opportunity to conduct research on topics she’s interested in, like the gender representation in her favourite video game series.
Admissions Requirements for 2026 - 2027
This information is for students applying directly from high school. Transfer students: see the Calendar
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Because the U of A wants you to succeed, our admissions policy ensures that all students, regardless of citizenship, have the language skills they need to understand, participate and learn in our classes. The primary language of instruction in our classes, with the exception of those at the Faculté Saint-Jean, is English. For more information on the English Language Proficiency policy refer to the U of A Calendar. Information on writing ELP examinations is also available.
At the U of A, we are committed to encouraging Indigenous Students in their work towards a degree. Indigenous students have been under-represented in higher education in Canada, thus our policy is aimed at increasing opportunity, with the goal of our Aboriginal student population being representative of the public we serve. For more information on Admission of Indigenous Students refer to the U of A Calendar.
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