- Level
- 4-Year Bachelor Degree
- Duration
- 4 year Bachelor Degree and College Diploma
- Open intakes
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Off-shoreJan 2027, Sep 2027
- Field
- Criminology and Criminal Justice
- Institution
- Public University
- Offer speed
- Superfast Offer Speed2–3 days
- Next deadline
- 2026-09-01
Program overview
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice - Policing Stream with College Diploma in Police Foundations is a four year honours route at Nipissing University in North Bay, Ontario. The Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice - Policing Stream with College Diploma in Police Foundations curriculum covers policing practice and theory, criminal investigation, evidence and law, community policing and the ethics of police work across four years.
Studied as a single major rather than inside a dual degree, Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice - Policing Stream with College Diploma in Police Foundations gives students the full depth of the subject and room for electives across the faculty. Taking Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice - Policing Stream with College Diploma in Police Foundations on its own carries one implication worth stating. The policing stream embeds a college diploma in police foundations alongside the degree, and a second specialisation or a graduate route later adds a second professional direction to that combination, which is worth weighing before choosing Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice - Policing Stream with College Diploma in Police Foundations over a dual route.
Degrees carry an exemption from the field of study requirement, and Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice - Policing Stream with College Diploma in Police Foundations is one, so that verification step does not arise. Study at this level does not carry spousal open work permit eligibility, so anyone considering this Criminal Justice - Policing Stream with College Diploma in P route with a partner should plan on a single income. Every work permit decision rests with Canadian immigration authorities, and Apply Study Visa confirms the position for this Criminal Justice - Policing Stream with College Diploma in P route in writing before you pay a deposit.
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice - Policing Stream with College Diploma in Police Foundations sits at Grade 12 / High School with 70 percent for entry, with an English requirement of IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6. Tuition for this Criminal Justice - Policing Stream with College Diploma in P route is recorded at CAD 21,000 a year with a CAD 150 application fee, and 5 intake windows are listed. Apply Study Visa manages the this Criminal Justice - Policing Stream with College Diploma in P route application, the attestation letter, the deposit and the study permit as one process.
What it costs per year · indicative
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?
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 / High School with a minimum of 70 percent.
- English (meet any one): IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6; PTE Academic 58 overall with no component below 56; TOEFL iBT 83 total; Duolingo is recorded as not accepted at this institution.
- English waiver: No English proficiency exam waiver is offered for this institution.
- Application: Application fee CAD 150. A tuition deposit confirms the seat and triggers the provincial attestation letter.
- Work permit: Degrees carry an exemption from the field of study requirement, and Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice - Policing Stream with College Diploma in Police Foundations is one, so that verification step does not arise.
- Study permit: Apply Study Visa supplies the designated learning institution number and completes the submission with you.
English requirements
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:
- Police Foundations Graduate: the standard entry preparation
- Civilian Police Staff: analysis and investigation support
- Security and Investigations Officer: private sector roles
- Border and Enforcement Support: where eligibility permits
- Community Safety Officer: municipal roles
- Teacher: where the education route applies
Reality check: Canadian police services generally require citizenship or permanent residence, so international students should treat this as preparation for a longer immigration timeline rather than immediate policing employment.
About Nipissing University
- Type
- University
- Ownership
- Public
- Rating
- ★ 4.7
- World rank
- #2470
- Reference No.
- O19395535971
