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University of Guelph-Humber

Honours Bachelor of Applied Science in Justice Studies and Diploma in Police Foundations OR Community & Justice Services

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

  • Level

    Bachelor

  • Duration

    4 years

  • Campus

    Toronto ON M9W 5L7

  • Intl. Tuition

    CA$34,061 (2026-27)

  • Intake

    September 2027

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Course Overview

Honours Bachelor of Applied Science in Justice Studies and Diploma in Police Foundations OR Community & Justice Services at University of Guelph-Humber in Toronto, Ontario, Canada is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.

  • Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
  • Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
  • Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
  • Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
  • Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.

Career snapshot (indicative)

Law graduates are highly sought in private practice, in-house legal teams, financial services and government. In the UK, most graduates qualify as solicitors via the SQE route or as barristers via the Bar Training Course. Key employers include Magic Circle and Silver Circle law firms, the Government Legal Service and the Bar.

Student life (indicative)

Toronto is Canada's cultural and economic capital — incredibly diverse food from every country, a major arts and music scene, NBA and NHL teams, great neighbourhoods to explore, and one of the most cosmopolitan student environments in North America.

The University at a Glance

Staff Ratio

18.0:1

Career Prospects

Avg Starting Salary

£37,920

First-year earnings

Placement Year

✓ Available

Work experience option

Costs & Living

Intl. Tuition

CA$34,061

per year, 2026-27 Official fee page

City & Location

Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

Year 1

  • Foundations of Honours Bachelor of Applied Science in Justice Studies and Diploma in Police Foundations OR Community & Justice Services
  • Academic and Research Skills
  • Quantitative Methods
  • Introduction to Theory and Practice
  • Optional language or breadth module.

Year 2

  • Intermediate Honours Bachelor of Applied Science in Justice Studies and Diploma in Police Foundations OR Community & Justice Services topics
  • Applied Methods and Tools
  • Group Project
  • Two optional pathway modules
  • Career and Industry Insights.

Year 3

  • Advanced Honours Bachelor of Applied Science in Justice Studies and Diploma in Police Foundations OR Community & Justice Services
  • Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
  • Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
  • Employability and Professional Development.

Entry Requirements

No specific entry requirements listed.

Assessment Methods

Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.

Campus & City Life

Staff Ratio

18:1

Students per staff

Campus at a Glance

City Size

Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)

Climate (indicative)

Four seasons

Safety Index (indicative)

8.5/10

Transport

Moderate (coach or indirect connections)

Social Scene

Friendly community

Student Life & City (indicative)

Toronto is Canada's cultural and economic capital — incredibly diverse food from every country, a major arts and music scene, NBA and NHL teams, great neighbourhoods to explore, and one of the most cosmopolitan student environments in North America.

  • Toronto is Canada's cultural and economic capital — incredibly diverse food from every country, a major arts and music scene, NBA and NHL teams, great neighbourhoods to explore, and one of the most cosmopolitan student environments in North America.

What Students Love

  • Diverse international food scene
  • Vibrant nightlife & bars
  • Major shopping & retail hub
  • Rich arts & cultural scene

University Stats

Student-to-Staff Ratio18:1
Safety Index (indicative)8.5/10

Career & Outcomes

Avg Starting Salary

£37,920

Average first-year salary

Placement Year

✓ Available

Industry work experience

Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)

Law graduates are highly sought in private practice, in-house legal teams, financial services and government. In the UK, most graduates qualify as solicitors via the SQE route or as barristers via the Bar Training Course. Key employers include Magic Circle and Silver Circle law firms, the Government Legal Service and the Bar.

  • Law graduates are highly sought in private practice, in-house legal teams, financial services and government.
  • In the UK, most graduates qualify as solicitors via the SQE route or as barristers via the Bar Training Course.
  • Key employers include Magic Circle and Silver Circle law firms, the Government Legal Service and the Bar.

Top Industries for Graduates

  • Agriculture
  • Engineering
  • Veterinary

Study Abroad Opportunities

Y

  • Y

Costs & Living Expenses

Intl. Tuition

CA$34,061

per year, 2026-27 Official fee page

Total Programme Cost

CA$136,244

For full 4 years

Overall Cost of Living (indicative)

HIGH

This location has a higher cost of living. Budget accordingly for accommodation, food, and general expenses.

Estimated Annual Costs

Tuition (International)CA$34,061per year, 2026-27 Official fee page

Monthly Student Budget (indicative)

Housing£1,153/mo
Food & Groceries£367/mo
Transport£106/mo
Estimated Monthly Total£1,848
Annual living costs£22,183/yr

Cost Overview (indicative)

Above-average costs for a Canadian city — expect around $2,340/month (housing $1,460, food $465, transport $135). Canada's most expensive city — but also its best graduate job market by a wide margin.

  • Above-average costs for a Canadian city — expect around $2,340/month (housing $1,460, food $465, transport $135).
  • Canada's most expensive city — but also its best graduate job market by a wide margin.