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Bachelor of Policing and Community Well-Being

Trent University

Oshawa, Canada
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Policing and community well-being degree at Durham GTA with an optional work placement.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (3): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Apply core principles of Policing and Community Well-Being
Solve subject-relevant problems
and communicate results effectively. Suggested learning areas: Courses examine community safety
Mental health
Addictions.

Career outcomes

Policy Analyst
Risk Management
Crisis Management
Correctional Officer
Mental Health Worker

Curriculum

Courses examine community safety
Mental health and addictions
Violence
Crime and social policy through policing
Criminology
Sociology and social work. Applied projects and experiential learning are included
and students can complete an optional eight-month placement with a police department
Social agency or community organization.

Entry requirements

Academic

Secondary school diploma with the programme prerequisites
Minimum 70% average for most programmes (competitive ones higher)
Other education systems have their own minimums
English proficiency proof unless exempt.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school diploma (OSSD, Other Canadian, IB, British, American, India Senior School Certificate, China Senior High School Diploma and others listed by country) with the program prerequisites.

Documents you’ll need

Academic transcripts
Passport or identification document
Completed application form.

How to apply

Check the entry requirements and deadlines: Fall (September) 15 June
Winter (January) 15 November
Summer (May) 1 February. Some programmes close earlier ( Apply through OUAC
or the International Direct Application if applying only to Trent. Submit the documents listed in myTrent (Fall documents by 1 July). Receive an offer and pay the 2
000 CAD tuition deposit within two weeks of accepting. Apply to IRCC for a study permit as soon as you accept.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$36,641 CAD
Application fee	$125 CAD
Deposit	$7,300 CAD

Program details

Campus	Durham GTA
Faculty or school	Social Work & Community Wellbeing
Department	General Studies
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	3
Scholarship note	Institutional scholarships or awards may be available to eligible applicants. Confirm program-specific eligibility, Funding and application deadlines.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
214 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.