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Public Safety (Graduate Diploma)

Wilfrid Laurier University

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada•THE 2026 #1201-1500

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Offered by Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, Canada, Public Safety (Graduate Diploma) is a postgraduate diploma in Public Administration programme. The programme is delivered fully online.

At a glance

Degree: Postgraduate Diploma
Field: Public Administration
Delivery: Online

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Last checked September 2026 · Source: wlu.ca ·

Program details

Overview

The Graduate Diploma in Public Safety is a fully online, asynchronous, part-time credential offered by Wilfrid Laurier University. Students focus on one of four pillars: Border Strategies, National Security, Emergency Management, or Countering Crime, developing multidisciplinary skills for public safety-related careers. The program totals 2.0 credits and is designed for working professionals, with all coursework delivered online. Admission requires a four-year undergraduate degree with a minimum B average (75%) across the last five full credits or ten half credits; applicants with a three-year degree may be considered only in exceptional circumstances. Applicants whose prior postsecondary instruction was not in English must submit results from an accepted English proficiency testing service. Intake occurs in the Fall (September), Winter (January), and Spring (May) terms. Laurier describes it as the first program of its kind in Canada.

Requirements

Minimum GPA: 75.00 / %
Admission Requirements: A four-year undergraduate degree is required, with a minimum B average (75%) in the last five full credits or ten half credits; applicants with a three-year undergraduate degree may be considered in exceptional circumstances. Applicants whose language of instruction in previous postsecondary education was not English must submit evidence of English proficiency through an accepted testing service.

Application Details

Start Date: September, January and May

About Wilfrid Laurier University

“Veritas Omnia Vincit”

Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1911
Students: 23,587
THE rank: #1201-1500
Programs: 143
Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Public Safety (Graduate Diploma) award?

Wilfrid Laurier University awards a Postgraduate Diploma in the field of Public Administration on completion of this programme.

Can Public Safety (Graduate Diploma) be studied online?

Yes — the programme is delivered fully online.

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