Diploma
24 months
Processing time: 20 days
Application fee: A$150
Full-time
Intakes: September
International tuition: A$17,610
Domestic tuition: A$4,970
Program overview
A career in the criminal justice field is a dynamic and challenging one; UFV's 61-credit Criminal Justice diploma program prepares you for front-line/entry-level jobs in the field.
Gain a broad perspective on issues of law, justice, crime, and criminal behaviour with a well-rounded curriculum that includes subject matter from various disciplines, including criminology, psychology, sociology, communications, and political science.
Learnvaluable skills in mediation, crisis management, and conflict de-escalation, and participate in a field work practicum that is designed to meet your career interests.
After you graduate, you may go directly into the third year of the Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice program. The diploma program also offers a transfer option to BCIT Bachelor of Technology in Forensic Investigation.
Study options

This program can be done
On campus
Requirements
Exams:
- TOEFL iBT
- IELTS
- PTE
Applicants must have completed the equivalent of Canadian Grade 12 (Form Six or five O-levels plus at least two A-levels) or near-equivalent standing and specific program prerequisites for admission into any career, technical, or academic program.
IELTS (Academic) - score of 6.5 or higher with a minimum band score of 6.0
TOEFL - score of 88 or higher (iBT) with no section below 20
PTE - score of 61 with 60 in writing
You should pay 1450 AUD of International Administration fee (only for the 1st semester)
Career opportunities
With a Criminal Justice diploma, you’ll set a path toward a dynamic and challenging career as a youth worker, security guard, park ranger, police officer, correctional officer, immigration officer, bylaw enforcement officer, custom inspector, community service order officer, or sheriff's officer.
Campus location
Abbotsford
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Canada




