Criminology

Langara College, located in Vancouver, British Columbia, is a public college known for accessible, career-focused education and strong transfer pathways to Canadian universities. Although its institutional roots go back to 1965 and it became an independent college in 1994, Langara today serves about 22,000 students including approximately 1,500 international learners from more than 80 countries. The college provides a friendly, campus-based experience in one of Canada’s most livable and multicultural cities.

Langara offers around 72 programs spanning arts and sciences, business, health and community services, technology, and continuing studies, with an emphasis on small class sizes and experiential learning. The college is particularly well regarded for university-transfer credentials, diploma programs that lead directly to employment, and pathways that simplify progression to four-year degrees. Student supports include academic advising, tutoring, career services, and language assistance for newcomers.

For international students, Vancouver’s safe, diverse neighborhoods and strong employer market make Langara an appealing option for academic preparation or career-oriented study. Housing, health insurance, and practical settlement resources are available through the college, and students benefit from English-language support and orientation programming. Prospective applicants should explore transfer agreements, program start dates, and available scholarships to align study plans with Canadian credential and immigration goals.

Langara College's Criminology program is a two-year non-degree diploma that provides students with a broad education in social science, criminal justice, and law. It's taught in English and available to students who have completed high school. The program is ideal for students who want to complete a Bachelor's Degree in Criminology or work in the field of criminal justice.

Students learn about scientific research methods, legal and philosophical approaches to understanding crime, and social responses to crime. They develop critical thinking skills and gain a deeper understanding of the issues and debates that shape the discipline of Criminology. The program includes university-transferable required courses and electives.

Graduates can pursue careers as crime analysts, probation officers, or policy analysts. They can also work as researchers, or in law enforcement. The skills they gain can be applied to jobs in government agencies, research institutions, or non-profit organizations.