Diploma in Criminal Justice

Langara College

Canada,British Columbia

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 20,732/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 155

Application Fee

Sep 2025

Apply Date

Canada, British Columbia

Type: College

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1994

Total Students: 20,450 +

Int. Students: 7,060 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

100 W 49th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5Y 2Z6, Canada

Diploma in Criminal Justice

Program Overview

Langara College’s two-year (four-term) Diploma in Criminal Justice prepares students for a variety of careers with public and private agencies in the field of law enforcement. It is primarily designed for those seeking an entry-level job in the field. However, individual courses may be available from time to time to non-program students at Langara College and to those who wish to upgrade their knowledge and skills from the field. It is designed to be taken full-time, but may be taken part-time with departmental permission.

Students learn about how the Canadian criminal justice system functions and the underlying theoretical concepts determining its operation. Students learn about Canada’s legal system and the rule of law. Students will examine historical and contemporary issues in policing, corrections and the expanding role of private security in Canada. Students will also learn about common research methods used in criminology and how multiculturalism and diversity impacts on the criminal justice system.