Overview
The Public Safety programme at Wilfrid Laurier University is a pioneering professional qualification delivered entirely online to accommodate working practitioners. This course provides a comprehensive exploration of the complexities surrounding modern security, social justice, and organisational management. Students engage with a curriculum designed to foster ethical leadership and innovative problem-solving skills.
Why Public Safety at Wilfrid Laurier University?
This programme stands as the first of its kind in Canada, offering a unique academic framework tailored specifically to the four pillars of public safety. Wilfrid Laurier University utilises the MyLearningSpace platform to provide an interactive environment featuring digital storytelling, podcasts, and virtual whiteboards. The curriculum is developed by a specialist team of academic advisors, instructional designers, and industry experts to ensure the content remains relevant to current global trends.
Students benefit from a flexible, part-time structure that allows them to balance high-level postgraduate study with full-time professional responsibilities. The faculty includes experienced researchers and practitioners who provide diverse perspectives on national security and emergency management. This collaborative approach helps students develop the capacity to take ownership of complex challenges and lead with confidence in high-pressure environments.
Tuition Fee Breakdown
- International fee: CAD 3475 per credit
- National fee: CAD 3475 per credit
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Syllabus
Modules may include:
- National Security
- Border Strategies
- Countering Crime
- Emergency Management
- Public Safety Leadership
- Public Safety Management
- Policy Making
- Research Methods
Careers with Public Safety
Graduates of this programme are equipped to assume senior policymaking and strategic leadership roles within various government and private organisations. The course is specifically designed to help individuals break through professional ceilings and secure advancement in the public safety sector. Many students use the skills gained to improve the performance and ethical standards of their current departments.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- National security
- Border strategies
- Countering crime
- Emergency management
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Brantford, Canada
Disciplines
Public Policy Occupational Health and Safety View 6 other Masters in Public Policy in CanadaWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- B average (75%) in your last five full credits or 10 half credits of a four-year undergraduate degree.
Tuition Fees
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Applies to youCitizens or residents13900 CAD / year≈ 13900 CAD / year
Additional Details
Tuition per 0.50 credit.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
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