About University Arts And Sciences - Diploma In Criminology in Northern Lights College
A Diploma in Criminology will be awarded to students who complete the equivalent of two years of required first and second-year courses at Northern Lights College. The diploma is intended to prepare students for entry-level employment positions and for continued studies in academic and professional programs. Relevant areas of work and additional education include Corrections, Criminology, Criminal Justice, Forensic Studies, and Law Enforcement.
Career Prospects
By taking a planned combination of Northern Lights College courses, students may gain entry-level employment in or prepare for continued study in the following fields: lawyer, sheriff, police officer, correctional services, parole officer, probation officer, border services, aboriginal liaison officer, or detachment clerk.
Affiliations
tudents who complete NLC’s Criminology Diploma with a minimum per course GPA of 2.00 are eligible to apply for block transfer into the third year of the JIBC’s >>Bachelor of Law Enforcement Studies (BLES). Please consult your instructor or program Chair for more details.
Northern Lights College courses transfer individually to other colleges, universities, and institutes in British Columbia. Students will receive transfer credit for courses as noted in the BC Transfer Guide
Academic qualification equivalents
- Completion of All India or State Board HSC (XII): 55% or higher in relevant subjects.
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS: 6.0 with no band lower than 5.5
- TOEFL: 78 IBT
Northern Lights College Highlights
University Type |
Community College |
Establishment Year |
1975 |
Location |
Dawson Creek, British Columbia |
No. of Campuses |
7 |
No. of Programs |
571 programs |
Campus accommodation capacity |
310 students |
Mode of Program |
Full-time/ Online |
Mode of Application |
Via email |
Test Scores Accepted |
IELTS, CAAT |
Academic Fee (international students) |
332 CAD/ credit (for 2020-21);
359 CAD/ credit (for 2021-21) |
Financial Aid |
Available |
International Students - Program Tuition/Costs
International applicants are responsible for all program and living costs while studying at Mount Royal University.
Here are the estimated costs you can expect:
Program Fee Type |
International |
2020/21** |
2021/22** |
Academic |
$332.00 /credit |
$359.00 /credit |
Career & College Prep |
$11.06 /contact hour |
$11.96 /contact hour |
Trades/Apprenticeship |
$10.32 /contact hour |
$11.16 /contact hour |
Vocational/Career Technical |
$10.32 /contact hour |
$11.16 /contact hour |
Job Education & Training |
n/a |
n/a |
Practical Nursing Diploma |
$19.67 /contact hour |
$19.67 /contact hour |
English as a Second Language |
$15.00 /contact hour |
$15.00 /contact hour |
Student Services Fees Table
Student services fees are assessed for each semester or equivalent instructional period in which a student is enrolled. Full-time students are student enrolled in 9 or more credits per semester, or 18 or more contact hours per week. For programs that do not follow a semester, Student Services Fees cover up to five months (20 weeks).
Fee |
Full-time |
Part-time |
Library |
$ 6.52 |
$ 3.58 |
Facilities* |
$25.52 |
$14.02 |
Technology |
$19.70 |
$10.83 |
Other Fees and Charges
The following fees and charges are in effect from 01 September 2019 to 31 August 2020. For Testing/Assessment Service fees, see
Service |
Fee |
Application Fees |
$ 25.00 (domestic) |
$ 100.00 (international) |
Convocation Registration Fee |
$ 30.00 |
NSF cheque |
$ 48.00 |
Reissue of log books (Welding/AME) |
$ 50.00 |
Replacement credential |
$ 25.00 |
Student cards (replacement only) |
$ 10.00 |
Student Records Requests (incl. legal & FOIPOP requests; includes unofficial transcript) |
$10 each + $0.25/page |
Supplemental Exam Fees |
$ 75.00/rewrite |
Unofficial Transcript |
Free |
Transcript (5 business days service, per mailed or emailed copy) |
$ 10.00 + GST |
Transcript (Rush, next business day, per mailed* or emailed copy) |
$ 30.00 + GST |
Transfer credit assessment (BC public post-secondary) |
Free |
Transfer credit assessment (out-of-province including international) |
$ 20.00/request |
Verification of Enrolment |
Free |