Police studies is the academic study of the different facets of police institutions and practices through which students understand the legal, political, and social influences shaping policing and its impacts on crime and society.
Police studies at Memorial
The major in police studies is intended to promote critical thinking about social issues in a policing environment. This program would be beneficial if you have a scholarly interest in policing, corrections or law enforcement. It has been specifically designed to address the demands of police work, with many courses available through distance learning. The major in police studies does not constitute a qualification in policing.
Career opportunities
A bachelor of arts degree, with a major in police studies, prepares students for a variety of careers including:
Police officer or law enforcement officer (e.g., probation, parole, border services, immigration)
Corrections officer
Community and social service worker
Youth worker
Policy analyst
8 Mayo 2023
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Memorial University,
Arts and Administration Building, A-5015,
St. JOHN'S,
Newfoundland and Labrador (NL),
A1C5S7, Canada
Applicants shall have completed the requirements for a recognized high school diploma or equivalent.
English Language Requirements:
Duolingo English Test (DET) - A minimum score of 115.
IELTS - A minimum overall band score of 6.5, with at least a band 6 in reading and writing. General training results are not acceptable.
TOEFL - A minimum score of 79 on the internet-based TOEFL (iBT) with a minimum score of 20 in reading and writing, and not less than 17 in listening and speaking.
(CAEL) Assessment - Minimum band scores between 50 and 60 in each of the four skills tested (reading, writing, listening and speaking), with at least two band scores of 60.
Pearson Test of Academic English (PTE) - A minimum score of 58 in each of the reading, writing, listening and speaking components of the PTE is required.
CanTEST - Minimum band scores of 4.5 in the listening comprehension and reading comprehension sub-tests and a score of 4 in writing are required on the CanTest.
MELAB - A minimum score of 85 is required on the MELAB.
Application Deadline:
Applications are considered on a rolling basis. Students are encouraged to apply by:
March 1 for fall admission
Oct. 1 for winter admission
Feb. 1 for spring admission
Puede haber diferentes requisitos de IELTS en función del curso elegido.
