Diploma in Criminal Justice - Policing is a diploma in Law programme offered by Lethbridge Polytechnic in Lethbridge, Canada. The programme runs for 2 years. Tuition for international students is CAD 18,418 per year (CAD 5,218 per year for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Diploma
Field:Law
Duration: 2 years
Local tuition: CAD 5,218 / year
International tuition: CAD 18,418 / year
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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The Criminal Justice - Policing diploma at Lethbridge Polytechnic prepares students for careers in law enforcement. Across four terms totalling 69 credits, the curriculum covers the structure of the criminal justice system, law, report writing, interviewing and investigative techniques, alongside development of teamwork, ethical accountability and communication skills. The second year builds competencies in conflict resolution and emotional intelligence relevant to policing work. Admission requires applicants to meet general entry requirements plus a medical assessment confirming fitness for strenuous physical activity, along with eyesight and colour-vision testing. Graduates may ladder into further study, including a Bachelor of Criminal Justice, or transfer-credit arrangements with partner universities such as Royal Roads University and Griffith University, each with its own minimum-average requirement. Completion of the diploma prepares graduates for entry-level roles in municipal, provincial and federal policing and related public-safety agencies.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Applicants must meet Lethbridge Polytechnic's general admission requirements for polytechnic programs (a Canadian high school diploma including English 30-1 or 30-2, or an approved alternative route). From the 2027-2028 intake the program also requires English 30-1 or 30-2, Math 20-1 or 20-2, and Social Studies 30-1 or 30-2 (or equivalents) directly, and asks all applicants to demonstrate English language proficiency. Applicants must also confirm through medical assessment that their cardiovascular system is suitable for strenuous fitness-related exercise, and undergo eyesight and colour-vision testing. For non-native English speakers, the institution's general benchmarks apply: IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no band below 6.0, TOEFL iBT 80, PTE Academic 54, CAEL 60 overall (60 in Writing, 50 in all other bands), or Duolingo English Test 110.
