Public Safety (BA) is a bachelor's degree in Public Administration programme taught at Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, Canada. The programme runs for 4 years, delivered fully online. Tuition for international students is CAD 36,624 per year.
At a glance
Degree:Bachelor's Degree
Field:Public Administration
Duration: 4 years
Delivery: Online
International tuition: CAD 36,624 / year
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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The Bachelor of Arts in Public Safety is delivered fully online and examines contemporary public safety challenges through an interdisciplinary lens, including topics such as racial profiling, immigration, mental illness, and cybercrime. Students gain experience with professional tools including ArcGIS Pro and data-analytics platforms, and develop critical thinking, leadership, and analytical skills for careers spanning public health, government, law enforcement, and community safety. Course delivery includes both scheduled (synchronous) and self-paced (asynchronous) online formats, with some courses requiring in-person exams. Starting Fall 2027, students may pursue a double major combining Public Safety with Leadership. The Honours program normally takes four years of full-time study to complete, or two years for college graduates entering through the 2+2 transfer pathway, and leads to a Bachelor of Arts degree.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Ontario high school applicants are assessed on an average admission range in the mid 70s, with English at a minimum of 60%. Applicants from outside Ontario are assessed on equivalent courses from their province or territory. International applicants are assessed on the same mid-70s average, with senior/Grade 12 English at a minimum of 60%. Applicants entering through the 2+2 college transfer pathway require a minimum admission average of 75% from an accepted diploma program and a minimum of 60% in Grade 12 (4U) English.
