Dr. Luca Berardi

Associate Professor

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Biography

Luca Berardi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology at McMaster University. He is a criminologist and urban ethnographer whose research focuses on the complex relationship between poverty, violence, and victimization, particularly within social housing developments and the realm of criminal justice institutions, including prisons and police organizations. His scholarly work emphasizes ethnographic approaches and community studies, exploring how systemic issues affect different social groups. Berardi is currently involved in several projects aimed at understanding the dynamics of violence and social inequality in urban environments.

Research Interests

Requirements for McMaster University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:92
Prerequisites
Honours Bachelor's degree in Mathematics or a related area
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Interest
Specialization Notes

Options include Thesis, Project, or Financial Mathematics (M-Phimac).