At MacEwan University in Edmonton, Canada, Bachelor of Public Safety and Justice is offered as a bachelor's degree in Fire, Justice & Security programme. The programme runs for 4 years. Tuition for international students is CAD 941 per credit (CAD 250 per credit for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Bachelor's Degree
Field:Fire, Justice & Security
Duration: 4 years
Local tuition: CAD 250 / credit
International tuition: CAD 941 / credit
Last checked September 2026 · Source: macewan.ca ·
Program details
Overview
The Bachelor of Public Safety and Justice at MacEwan University is a four-year degree that begins with foundational coursework in law and justice during the first two years before moving into specialized topics such as cybersecurity, emergency management, transformative justice, conflict resolution, Indigenous justice, and criminal intelligence. The curriculum also addresses investigative and intelligence-gathering techniques, crime analysis, risk assessment, ethical decision-making, and communication with diverse communities. Students can customize the degree through embedded diplomas in Police Studies, Investigative Studies, or Community Justice and Corrections, an embedded certificate in Emergency Communications and Response, or a minor in Cybersecurity Studies. Field placements are built into the program throughout its four years, and the final two years culminate in a two-part capstone project, research- or practice-based, completed in partnership with community organizations. The program is delivered on MacEwan's Edmonton campus and suits students aiming for careers such as police officer, parole officer, crime analyst, or emergency dispatcher. Students entering with a relevant diploma or certificate may be able to transfer credit toward a shorter path to completion.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:65.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Regular admission needs ELA 30-1 or 30-2 and three subjects from Admission Groups A, B, C or D, with an overall average of at least 65% and no course grade below 50%; applicants with 9 to 23 post-secondary credits also need a minimum Admission Grade Point Average (AGPA) of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. Mature applicants (20+, out of full-time high school one year+) need the same ELA requirement plus one Group A/B/C/D subject at the same thresholds. Applicants with 24 or more post-secondary credits, or a certificate/diploma from MacEwan's Public Safety and Justice Studies, are admitted on a 2.0 AGPA. The programme defers to MacEwan's institution-wide English Language Proficiency Requirement, accepting IELTS Academic 6.5 (5.5 per band), TOEFL iBT 86 (21 per section), Duolingo 115, CAEL 70 (60 per band) or PTE Academic 59 (56 per band). Applicants offered admission must submit a clear Police Information Check with a Vulnerable Sector Search, issued within three months of program start.
Application Details
Start Date:September
Application Deadline:Fall 2027 domestic application deadline: March 30, 2027. International applicants follow the same deadline unless the general international dates (1 May 2027 Fall / 1 Oct 2026 Winter / 30 Jan 2027 Spring-Summer) are earlier.
