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University Diploma - Correctional Services

MacEwan University · Edmonton
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada ★ 4.6 #708 world
✓ PGWP eligible ✓ Co-op / internship ✓ No interview ✓ Loan friendly
Level
2-Year UG Diploma
CIP code
43.0102
Duration
2 year university diploma including a field placem
Open intake
Off-shoreSep 2027
Field
Criminology and Criminal Justice
Institution
Public University
Offer speed
Fast Offer Speed5–7 days

Program overview

A two year university diploma in corrections practice, covering criminal justice systems, offender assessment and case management, rehabilitation programming, security procedure and applied placement.

University Diploma - Correctional Services asks 75 percent, above the diploma norm here, but Canadian correctional employment carries citizenship conditions worth understanding before you apply.

University Diploma - Correctional Services is taught at MacEwan University in downtown Edmonton, Alberta. MacEwan is a public university, which matters here: at a PUBLIC institution the Canadian field of study requirement applies only to non degree credentials, and University Diploma - Correctional Services is a two year university diploma rather than a degree. Post-Graduation Work Permit eligibility for University Diploma - Correctional Services therefore depends on the programme sitting in an eligible field when you apply, and that list is revised. Confirm it in writing before you pay a deposit. The study permit application for University Diploma - Correctional Services also requires an Alberta attestation letter.

The academic bar for University Diploma - Correctional Services is Grade 12 or Class 12 with 75 percent. The English requirement is IELTS 6.5 with no band below 5.5, and tuition for University Diploma - Correctional Services is recorded at CAD 22,770 a year with a CAD 110 application fee. No scholarship is recorded against University Diploma - Correctional Services. University Diploma - Correctional Services lists three September entry windows, in 2026, 2027 and 2028. Apply Study Visa manages the University Diploma - Correctional Services application, the deposit, the letter of acceptance and the Canadian study permit as one process.

What it costs per year · indicative

Tuition feeC$22,770₹13,88,970
Living cost (est.)C$18,865
Application feeC$110
Total / yearC$41,635₹25,39,735/yr

Living cost is an estimate; tuition is the institute's published international fee. We confirm exact, current figures before you pay anything.

Do you qualify?

Minimum education
Class 12th
Minimum marks
75%
Study gap accepted
Up to 2 yrs
Backlogs accepted
Up to 8
Maths in 12th
Not required

These are the published minimums. Whether your profile fits — with your marks, gap and budget — is exactly what a free counsellor check confirms.

Admission requirements

Who can apply (guide for international students):

  • Education: Grade 12 or Class 12 at the percentage stated for this programme.
  • English (meet any one): IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no band below 5.5; TOEFL iBT 86 with at least 21 in every section; PTE Academic 59 with 56 in every component; or the Duolingo English Test at 115.
  • Application and deposit: An application fee of CAD 110 applies, the same on all 38 programmes. Confirm the tuition deposit and its refundability in writing before any money is transferred.
  • Scholarship: No scholarship is recorded against this programme. Budget the full tuition.
  • Work permit: University Diploma - Correctional Services is a two year university diploma rather than a degree, so the Canadian field of study test applies and Post-Graduation Work Permit eligibility must be confirmed in writing for your intake before you commit. No spousal open work permit arises, because that needs a master programme of 16 months or longer and MacEwan awards none. An Alberta attestation letter is required with the study permit application.
  • Study permit: Apply Study Visa handles the Alberta attestation letter, the study permit application and the biometrics appointment with you.

English requirements

IELTS
6.5 overall
R 5.5L 5.5W 5.5S 5.5
PTE
59 overall
R 56L 56W 56S 56
TOEFL
86 iBT
R 21L 21W 21S 21
Duolingo
115 overall
R 115L 115W 115S 115

Documents you'll need typical · we confirm yours

  • Valid passport (6+ months validity)
  • Class 10 & 12 marksheets and certificates
  • English test scorecard (IELTS / PTE / TOEFL) or MOI certificate
  • Statement of Purpose (SOP)
  • Financial proof — bank statement / loan sanction + GIC
  • Passport-size photographs
  • Study-gap affidavit or work-experience letter (if applicable)

Getting documents right is the #1 reason applications succeed or get refused — our team checks every file before submission.

Career opportunities

Typical destinations for graduates:

  • Correctional Officer: subject to citizenship or residency rules
  • Case Management Assistant: community corrections
  • Youth Worker: justice and residential programmes
  • Security Officer: private and institutional settings
  • Community Support Worker: reintegration services
  • Further Study: criminal justice degrees

Reality check: federal and most provincial correctional services require Canadian citizenship or permanent residence, so international graduates should plan around private security and community roles instead.

About MacEwan University

Type
University
Ownership
Public
Rating
★ 4.6
World rank
#708
Established
1971
Reference No.
O19092022262

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