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Diploma of Justice Studies: Police Foundations
New Brunswick Community College
- Saint John, Canada
- 2 years
- English
- Hybrid
- Diploma
About the program
Two-year diploma giving a foundation for policing and public safety careers.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (0 year): no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Demonstrate applied knowledge and practical skills in Justice Studies: Police Foundations. Apply concepts related to two academic years in guided assignments and practical contexts. Communicate work appropriately and complete subject-relevant projects or assessments.
Career outcomes
- Municipal
- Provincial
- Military and federal police services
- Sheriff and bailiff
- Security occupations
- Related enforcement roles in government
- Industry and private agencies
Curriculum
- Two academic years
- Blended delivery. Core: Canadian criminal justice system
- Criminal code and law
- Criminology
- Ethics and accountability in policing
- Investigative interviews and evidence
- Strategies in policing
- Community-oriented policing
- De-escalation
- Crime scene management
- Digital forensics and cybercrime
- Field placements and an industry capstone.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Secondary (high school) diploma or equivalent with Grade 12 language and Grade 11 mathematics
- Some programmes add science or mathematics courses (admission profiles A
- B
- C). Official high school transcript required. English: IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 80
- Duolingo 100
- PTE Academic 65 or Cambridge 169
- Grade/context: No minimum grade published
- Admission is by programme admission profile (required courses)
- No GPA or percentage cut-off stated.
Accepted academic background
Secondary (high school) diploma or equivalent, Grade 12 language and Grade 11 mathematics, Many programmes add science or mathematics courses (Profiles A to K per programme). Official high school transcript required, Applicants from Gambia, Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria and Sierra Leone also need WAEC or NECO results.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 80
- Duolingo 100
- PTE Academic 65
- Cambridge 169
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Previous Qualification Certificate
- English Test Results
- Passport Copy.
How to apply
- Check the programme's admission profile and the English requirement. Create an account in the NBCC International Application Portal
- Choose up to two programmes and pay the 100 CAD non-refundable application fee. Upload the official high school transcript
- Proof of English proficiency and
- For some countries
- WAEC/NECO results. After the Letter of Acceptance
- Pay the 1
- 500 CAD non-refundable confirmation deposit within 14 days
- Then the second payment. Apply for the study permit (a Provincial Attestation Letter may be needed) and upload proof by NBCC's deadline.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $10,592 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 CAD |
| Deposit | $1,500 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Saint John campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Justice Studies: Police Foundations |
| Department | Justice Studies: Police Foundations |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Flexible,Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | NBCC publishes scholarships, Bursaries and awards, Including limited opportunities for international students after enrollment. Award availability, Program coverage and year-of-study requirements vary. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
Tuition is $10,592 CAD per year. The application fee is $100 CAD. The deposit is $1,500 CAD. The estimated living cost is $18,000 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 80, Duolingo 100, PTE Academic 65, Cambridge 169.