📖Introduction

MacEwan University is a prominent institution of higher education located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. With a history dating back to 1971, the university offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines, including arts, sciences, business, health, and social sciences. MacEwan University is known for its emphasis on hands-on learning, practical experience, and industry partnerships, ensuring students are well-prepared for their chosen careers. The university's supportive and inclusive environment fosters critical thinking, creativity, and community engagement. MacEwan University is committed to providing quality education, advancing research, and making a positive impact on its students and the community.

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📚About the Program

Criminals are getting more sophisticated, the world is changing rapidly and technology is constantly evolving. All of this creates a strong demand for educated professionals in investigations and public/private security. This two-year diploma program equips you with the knowledge and skills to investigate, analyze and act using a combination of intuition, expertise and communication skills. Field placement gives you insight into professional security and investigative environments, and a crime lab allows you to practice the investigative techniques as you learn them. Show less
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📖Program Curriculum

Year 1
INTD 105 Interpersonal Communication 3
PSSC 121 Law and the Administration of Justice 3
PSSC 130 Public Safety Reporting and Communications 3
PSSC 132 Investigative Law 3
PSSC 133 Legal Evidence in Investigations 3
PSSC 151 Security Programs and Risk Management 3
PSSC 252 Investigations I 3
PSYC 104 Introductory Psychology I 3
or PSYC 105 Introductory Psychology II
SOCI 100 Introductory Sociology 1 3
Three credits of university English (includes WRIT 101) 3

Year 2
PSSC 152 Loss Prevention Program Management 3
PSSC 212 Mental Health Foundations in Public Safety 3
PSSC 245 Leadership, Ethics and Professionalism 3
PSSC 253 Investigations II 3
PSSC 255 Investigative Interviewing 3
PSSC 260 Selected Topics in Public Safety 3
PSSC 275 Field Placement 4
PSSC 293 Emergency Management 3
SOCI 225 Criminology 1 3
SOCI 321 Youth, Crime and Society 3

Total Credits: 61

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🏫About MacEwan University

MacEwan University is a dynamic and innovative institution of higher education located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Established in 1971, the university offers a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various fields, including arts, sciences, business, health, and social sciences. With a student-centered approach to education, MacEwan University provides a supportive and inclusive learning environment that promotes critical thinking, creativity, and hands-on experiential learning. The university is known for its strong connections to industry and community, providing students with opportunities for internships, co-operative education, and real-world experiences. Committed to academic excellence, MacEwan University values collaboration, integrity, and the pursuit of knowledge. Through innovative teaching methods, dedicated faculty, and a vibrant campus life, MacEwan University empowers students to reach their full potential and become responsible, engaged, and successful contributors to society.

🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:
  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

1,176 RMB

Tuition fee:

24,386 CAD per year

48,772 CAD in total

❓✅❌ Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied a degree in English before
- Can demonstrate a high level of English
- Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.

Minimum education level: High School.

The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

Application step 1

Application step 2

Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Passport
  • Graduation certificate
  • Passport size photo

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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