Diploma in Protection, Security and Investigation at Durham College in Oshawa, Canada is a diploma in Fire, Justice & Security programme. 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
Our program delivers security officer training and law enforcement courses that prepare graduates for roles within the protection, security, and investigation sectors. Students benefit from hands-on emergency management exercises, professional security guard course instruction, and field placement opportunities that simulate real-world scenarios. With industry-experienced faculty and state-of-the-art training facilities, graduates are equipped with the qualifications necessary to pursue various career paths related to emergency management and law enforcement.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Admission requires an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or Mature Student Status plus Grade 12 English at the C or U level; the page states no minimum average and no language-test scores of its own, so English-language proficiency follows Durham College's institution-wide requirement for certificate and diploma programs: IELTS Academic 6.0 with no band below 5.5, TOEFL iBT 4.5 overall with no section below 4.5, PTE Academic 53 with no section below 49, CAEL 60 with no section below 60, or Duolingo English Test 110. Before enrolling, students must provide proof of valid Standard First Aid certification and valid Level C CPR certification, each issued within the previous two years by a WSIB-approved agency.
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.
