Policing (BA in Combination) at Wilfrid Laurier University

Programme overview

Unpack the critical role and complexities of policing in today's communities through Wilfrid Laurier University’s online Bachelor of Arts (BA) Policing program, combined with another BA from Laurier, like Human Rights, Indigenous Studies, Psychology or Sociology, to complement your policing degree. Developed in consultation with law enforcement agencies across Canada, you'll examine contemporary issues including diversity, ethics, police psychology and community safety. Build a strong foundation

Faculty: Faculty of Human and Social Sciences | Duration: four years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September (fall term), January (winter term) or May (spring term, Brantford only) | Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Career pathways

Possible career paths include:; by-law enforcement officer; civilian police service worker; conservation officer; corporate security; corrections officer; customs and boarder security officer; fraud investigator; loss prevention specialist; military/armed forces; policy analyst/advisor; private inve

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Entry requirements

Average admission range: mid 70s English at 60% Note: Policing in Combination with Psychology requires 3M, 3U, or 4U math 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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