Criminology and Policing (BA) at Wilfrid Laurier University

Programme overview

Explore the causes of crime and the complexities of justice through Wilfrid Laurier University's online combined Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Criminology and Policing program. You’ll examine the causes of crime, the role of policing and how communities respond to justice issues. Learn from current research in criminology and policing while examining crime trends, prevention strategies and the social factors shaping the justice system. Graduate with critical thinking, research and analytical skills f

Faculty: Faculty of Human and Social Sciences | Duration: approx. four to five years* | Study mode: part-time | Intake: September (fall term), January (winter term) or May (spring term) | Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Career pathways

corrections officer; mediator; ombudsperson; paralegal; police officer; public administration

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Application information

Entry requirements

Average admission range: mid 70s English at 60%

Domestic applicants: CAD 6,180 a year (2026/27) Source

International applicants: CAD 36,624 a year (2026/27) Source

Fall (September) is the primary entry term; winter (January) entry is open for selected programmes (over 60 programmes for international applicants) and spring (May) entry is available.

Winter 2027 admission applications are open for international applicants through Laurier's Winter Term Application.

Fall 2027 admission: Jan. 15, 2027 for Ontario high school students, Apr. 1, 2027 for all other applicants. Winter 2027 admission: Nov. 22, 2026. Spring 2027 admission: Mar. 15, 2027. Applications are submitted through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC); international applicants can apply for winter with Laurier's Winter Term Application; part-time-only applicants can use Laurier's Part-Time Application. Fall applicants must submit transcripts and required documents by May 12, 2027.

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