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Diploma of Criminology

Northern Lights College

Fort St. John, Canada
2 years
English
On campus
Diploma

About the program

A one-year research master's in Criminology completed through an independent supervised thesis.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Critically evaluate concepts and methods in Criminology in Research Master to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in criminology in research master concepts
Research methods and professional practice. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

Research Assistant
Project Assistant
Program Coordinator

Curriculum

Independent research project in Criminology guided by a supervisor
Supported by research training and regular supervisory meetings
And completed with a thesis for examination. Students join the school's research community and its research training and events.

Entry requirements

Academic

Secondary school completion with the English (and for some programmes Math or science) prerequisites on each programme page
International applicants show English proficiency by test. Practical Nursing and Aircraft Maintenance have their own course prerequisites.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school completion (or equivalent) with the English and Math prerequisites on each programme page, International applicants from non-Standard-Written-English countries show English proficiency by test.

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 78
PTE Academic 57
Duolingo 110

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Passport Copy
English Language Test Results.

How to apply

Check the entry requirements on the programme page and the deadline. Apply online through EducationPlannerBC and pay the application fee
Or email the form to info@international.nlc.bc.ca. Upload the required documents
Review takes 3-10 business days. Receive the offer and pay the deposit through Convera or PayMyTuition to keep your place. Complete post-admission requirements before the first day
Then register for courses.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$13,717 CAD
Application fee	$100 CAD
Deposit	$1,000 CAD

Program details

Campus	Fort St. John
Faculty or school	Arts and Sciences
Department	Criminology
Teaching language	English
Credit value	60
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	3 years
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
February 2027
Applications closed
31 Oct 2026
Closed
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May 2027
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31 Jan 2027
78 days left
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September 2027
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31 May 2027
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January 2028
Apply by
30 Sept 2027
320 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.