Overview
This programme is Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligible either by meeting IRCC’s field of study criteria (as of November 1, 2024) or by being a degree programme exempt from these requirements (as of March 11, 2025). Please consult the IRCC website for the most current information.
Graduates of the Bachelor of Public Safety (Honours) (Co-op) degree from Algonquin College may find public safety employment opportunities in policing and the military, as well as various public and private sector organizations, government and non-profit organizations.
Quick Facts:
- You learn the proven and sound principles of public safety within the context of Canadian legislation. Theoretical and experiential courses, combined with applied research and co-op work terms, provide you with work-integrated learning opportunities, as well as the opportunity to develop and build investigative and analytical problem-solving skills.
- You develop inter-professional capabilities using a collaborative approach to addressing public safety situations.
- Students also gain real-world experience through a paid co-operative education (co-op) work term(s) (see Additional Information for more details). Please note that places in the co-op work term(s) are subject to availability and academic eligibility. Please note admission to a co-op programme does not guarantee a co-op placement.
This programme prepares you for positions in the field of public safety encompassing:
- security
- countering crime, and
- emergency management
Careers
- Graduates are prepared for positions as coordinators and specialists in public safety including areas of national security, emergency management and countering crime.
- Students develop skills, knowledge and expertise in areas such as; threat-risk assessment, information systems security, emergency management and crime prevention.
- Through experiential learning such as case studies and simulations, students develop a holistic approach to leadership to counter and manage man-made and natural threats to individuals, information, systems, critical infrastructure, organizations, companies, governments and nations.
- Students utilize theoretical and applied knowledge and skills with community partners in the government and private sector through two co-op work terms.
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Crime Prevention
- Legislative Applications and Policies in Security and Emergency Management
- Interpersonal Communication
- Investigations and Interviewing Techniques
- Logic and Critical Thinking
- Management of Crises
Check out the full curriculum
Visit programme websiteKey information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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February 1: Equal Consideration Date. Applications received after this date will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis as long as space is available
Language
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Ottawa, Canada
Disciplines
Public Law Public Policy View 33 other Bachelors in Public Law in CanadaExplore more key information
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent.
- Mature students are applicants who have not achieved the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or its equivalent and who are at least 19 years of age on or before the commencement of the program in which they intend to enroll.
- Mature students applying for Degree programs satisfy College Eligibility by having demonstrated academic abilities equivalent to those of Ontario high school graduates, verified by successful completion of at least one full-time term at the post-secondary level (minimum five courses taken concurrently in an academic program of study).
- Applicants with international transcripts must provide proof of the subject-specific requirements noted above and may be required to provide proof of language proficiency.
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Visit programme websiteTuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents18998 CAD / year≈ 18998 CAD / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents6680 CAD / year≈ 6680 CAD / year
Living costs
Ottawa
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Public Safety (Honours) (Co-op).
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
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