Overview

The Police and Justice Studies course from Thompson Rivers University was developed in close liaison with police and other justice agencies to ensure graduates would have the breadth of skills and knowledge required for a justice-related career.

Career opportunities:

This unique two-year diploma programme prepares you for careers in policing and other justice-related areas: sheriffs, corrections officers, parole officers and more.

Laddering options

Graduates of the Police and Justice Diploma may ladder into a variety of degrees:

Bachelor of Arts, Major in Criminology
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Business Administration
Bacholor of Social Work

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Professional Presentation
Tactical Communication Skills for Criminal Justice
The Government and Politics of Canada
Police Skills
Race and Ethnic Relations

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

125

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kamloops, Canada

Disciplines

Criminal Justice View 34 other Bachelors in Criminal Justice in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

125

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

BC Grade 12 (or equivalent)
English 12 or English 12 - First Peoples with a minimum of 73% (or equivalent)
A current resumé and statement of career objectives is to be submitted with the application

Applicants should note that some required courses require physical fitness standards and may require a criminal record check.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

25470 CAD / year

≈ 25470 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

4830 CAD / year

≈ 4830 CAD / year

Additional Details

Fees for 4 courses per semester.

Living costs

Kamloops

Canada

1240 - 1930 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Career opportunities:

Laddering options

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Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Kamloops

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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