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Wilfrid Laurier University

Public Safety (BA)

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Faculty:

Faculty of Human and Social Sciences - Online

Degree:

Bachelor; Honours; Online

Field of Study:

Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Protective Services Operations

Description:

Master the critical thinking skills needed for a career in public safety — all from the convenience of our fully online program. Through an interdisciplinary approach, you’ll delve into a diverse range of issues facing public safety professionals today, learning from engaging professors whose expertise extends far beyond the textbook.

Students who have already completed a two-year college diploma in a discipline related to public safety should enroll in the Advanced Standing pathway.

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Public Safety (BA) at Wilfrid Laurier University

Length:

4 Year(s)

Cost per year:*

Provincial:	$9,645
National:	$10,425
International:	$36,624

Tuition and incidental fees are charged based on your year of entry and the number of courses in which you are registered. Please visit the Laurier website to learn more about tuition and fees.

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*	75 to 100
Prerequisites:*	These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school. Ontario High School Admission Requirements Average admission range: mid 70s English at 60% required Students applying to this program from a Canadian province outside of Ontario are encouraged to review our course equivalents by province chart. This chart will show you what courses from your province are equivalent to the admission requirements listed under the Ontario High School Admission Requirements section. Students applying to this program from an international curriculum must present the following: Average admission range: mid 70s Senior or grade 12 English at 60% Students applying to this program from an international curriculum are encouraged to review our curriculum-specific requirements. You will find which courses from your country's curriculum are equivalent to the admission requirements listed above. If your country or curriculum is not listed, please reach out to [email protected].
Test Scores:	Canadian Academic English Language Assessment or DuoLingo or Pearson Test of English (Academic) or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration)
Additional Admission Requirements:	Students applying to this program from another post-secondary institution are encouraged to review our transfer-specific requirements. This page will show you the admission requirements for your unique transfer situation and provide more details about transferring to Wilfrid Laurier University. College graduates applying to Wilfrid Laurier University’s Public Safety programs may be eligible for admission with one of our block transfer agreements. Learn more about our college pathway opportunities.

* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.

* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

Modified on August 24, 2026

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