Bachelor of Criminal Justice

Bachelor of Criminal Justice is a undergraduate (bachelor's) course in law at Lethbridge Polytechnic in Lethbridge, Canada. It takes 4 years full-time (on campus); diploma holders can enter Year 3 of the post-diploma route, with intakes in September (on campus).

Lethbridge Polytechnic is a public institution. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Tuition for international students is C$18,418 a year, about ₹12.3 lakh. Over 4 years that is roughly C$73,672 (≈ ₹49.4 lakh) before any yearly increase.

Year 1 international tuition, 2026/27 estimate (Year 2: CAD 21,135; Year 3: CAD 19,350; Year 4: CAD 20,385). Fees of about CAD 1,950–2,280 a year are extra

Living costs near the university

Living costs for Canada as a whole: C$20,000–30,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

Job roles

• Police officer
• Detective
• Probation officer
• Prison officer
• Crime scene investigator
• Intelligence analyst

Employers hiring for these roles worldwide

• Interpol
• Thales
• Accenture
• IBM
• Deloitte
• KPMG
• PwC
• EY
• G4S
• Securitas

General entry requirements at Lethbridge Polytechnic for bachelor's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• Diplomas and degrees need high school completion (Class 12 for Indian students) with programme-specific subjects, for example maths equivalent to Alberta Math 30-1 or 30-2. From 2027/28 all programmes also need English 30-1 or 30-2 or equivalent.
• International applications are assessed competitively on grades, English proficiency and campus diversity. Practical Nurse uses a points system based on biology, maths and English grades.
• Apply through ApplyAlberta. The international application fee is CAD 150 per programme. For Fall 2027, international applications open on 1 October 2026 and close on 1 May 2027; your study permit is due by 1 August 2027.

For this course: IELTS Academic 6.0 with no band below 6.0, PTE 54 (58 from 2027/28), TOEFL iBT 80 or Duolingo 110 (115 from 2027/28).

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This course starts in: September (on campus).

1. 1Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
2. 2Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
3. 3Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
4. 4Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
5. 5Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
6. 6Apply for your student visa for Canada, then arrange accommodation.

• Class 10 and 12 marksheets (and any post-secondary transcripts), with an international document assessment where required
• Proof of English proficiency, unless exempt
• Passport and study permit (due by the official document deadline)
• Programme-specific items, such as medical fitness for Wind Turbine Technician

Lethbridge Polytechnic, formerly Lethbridge College, is a public institution in Lethbridge, southern Alberta. It opened in 1957 and calls itself Canada's first publicly funded community college. It has more than 6,500 students and teaches certificates, two-year diplomas, applied degrees and four-year bachelor's degrees, with a strong focus on agriculture, trades, technology, justice and health.

For Indian students, the options open to international applicants include diplomas in computer information technology, civil engineering technology, business administration and practical nursing, and bachelor's degrees in agriculture science and criminal justice. Lethbridge marks each programme's PGWP eligibility on its international programmes list, and several business diplomas are listed as not eligible, so check before you apply. Lethbridge is a city of about 110,000 people.

Law courses at other universities in Canada

• Techniques juridiques (DEC)Cégep de Sorel-Tracy3 years · C$15,604 / year
• Sciences humaines, Profil Droit et enjeux internationaux (pre-university DEC, Terrebonne)Cégep régional de Lanaudière2 years · C$13,242 / year
• Criminology DiplomaCollege of New Caledonia2 years · C$16,949 / year
• Diploma in Law Enforcement StudiesJustice Institute of British Columbia2 years (60 credits, 20 courses), in person at New Westminster · C$18,000 / year
• Bachelor of Law Enforcement StudiesJustice Institute of British Columbia4 years in total; entry is with a related two-year diploma, then 2 years (60 credits) at New Westminster · C$20,500 / year
• Criminology (BA)King's University CollegeUsually 4 years for an honours degree; Western University awards the degree · C$47,493 / year

More courses at Lethbridge Polytechnic

• Computer Information Technology (Diploma)2 years full-time · C$16,824 / year
• Civil Engineering Technology (Diploma)2 years full-time · C$18,909 / year
• Practical Nurse (Diploma)2 years full-time; competitive entry · C$21,237 / year
• Business Administration – Accounting (Diploma)2 years full-time; listed as not PGWP-eligible · C$17,717 / year
• Interior and Building Design Technology (Diploma)2 years full-time · C$19,350 / year
• Multimedia Production (Diploma)2 years full-time · C$16,590 / year

We researched this page on 28 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.

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