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Diploma in Police Foundations

Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

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Diploma in Police Foundations is a diploma in Fire, Justice & Security programme taught at Durham College in Oshawa, Canada. The programme runs for 4 semesters, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 15,489 per year (CAD 2,776 per year for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Diploma

Field: Fire, Justice & Security

Duration: 4 semesters

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 2,776 / year

International tuition: CAD 15,489 / year

Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·

Program details

Overview

Have you dreamed of becoming a police officer? The Police Foundations program at Durham College offers training designed to meet the evolving needs of modern law enforcement agencies across Canada. Our unique two-year diploma program prepares students both academically and physically for rewarding careers in the field of public policing. By mirroring similar training and fitness requirements as expected from municipal police services, the Ontario Provincial Police, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, and the Canadian Forces. Graduates from this program gain essential life skills that employers are looking for.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or Mature Student Status, plus English at Grade 12 (ENG or EAE, C or U) with a minimum of 65 per cent. After admission, a Criminal Record Check or Vulnerable Sector Check may be needed for the Year 2 field placement. Year 1 can be entered in September or in January; a January start runs semesters 1 and 2 across January to August, and Year 2 then opens with semester 3 in September.

Application Details

Start Date: Two intakes a year - September and January. Current cycle class starts: 8 September 2026 and 11 January 2027.

Application Deadline: Domestic (apply at ontariocolleges.ca): equal-consideration date 1 February 2026 for September 2026 entry and 1 October 2026 for January 2027 entry - Durham's standing rule is 1 February for a September start and 1 October for a January start. Applications completed after the equal-consideration date are still accepted and assessed while seats remain. International: apply through Durham College's own international application, not ontariocolleges.ca; Durham publishes no general international closing date and directs applicants to the Intakes and Availability table on the program page.

About Durham College

Type: College

Campus setting: Suburban

Founded: 1967

Programs: 150

Location: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Diploma in Police Foundations award?

Durham College awards a Diploma in the field of Fire, Justice & Security on completion of this programme.

How long does Diploma in Police Foundations take?

The programme runs for 4 semesters.

How much does Diploma in Police Foundations cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 15,489 per year (CAD 2,776 per year for local students).

Can Diploma in Police Foundations be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Durham College.

What language is Diploma in Police Foundations taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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