Program Overview

Bachelor of Policing

The Bachelor of Policing from Charles Sturt University is intended for police, and officers in law enforcement agencies with a policing focus, to enhance their professional policing practice and knowledge.

Key Information

• Study Mode and Sessions: Online
• Duration: Minimum time - 3 years, Maximum time - 6 years
• Entry Score: TBA
• Indicative Fees:
  • Domestic online: Full-time - $17,376.00 pa, Part-time - $8,688.00 pa
• Course Points and Codes: Credit Points - 192, AQF - Level 7

Why Study with Us?

This policing course will prepare you to undertake independent critical reflection on policy and practice, and apply the results of research in policing to professional practice.

• Learn at your own pace and place through online delivery.
• Develop critical skills towards building policing practice, going beyond the level of training provided through law enforcement organisations.

Career Opportunities

When you graduate, you'll be ready to make your mark in a wide range of careers, including:

• Investigator

What You Will Study

For each 8-point subject, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, intensive schools, or examinations.

• Intensive School: You may need to attend an online or on-campus intensive school for certain subjects.
• Credit Packages:
  • Associate/Diploma Credit: 128 Credit Points. Students having completed an Associate Degree or a Diploma in an area related to policing will be required to complete one year of full-time equivalent study.
• Course Information: The course consists of a credit package awarded on admission and two core subjects and restricted electives to complete the course requirements from areas including Terrorism Safety and Security, Investigations, Policing Practice, Cultural Studies, and Emergency Management.
• Graduation Requirements: As a Charles Sturt University student, throughout your course, you have a responsibility to continue to develop skills in English language, literacy, and numeracy as appropriate to your discipline.

Costs

• Calculate My Fee: The section below is designed to allow you to select the option specific to your circumstances to discover the course fee and course offering information appropriate for you.
• Course Fees:
  • If you are an Australian or New Zealand citizen or hold a permanent humanitarian visa, and meet the relevant citizenship and residency requirements, you may be eligible for a Commonwealth supported place.
  • A fee-paying student will pay a tuition fee for each subject in the course without the Australian government contributing any financial support to the university.
• Payment Options:
  1. Pay all of your student contribution up front direct to the university.
  2. Pay part of your student contribution to the university and defer the balance via a HECS-HELP loan through the Australian Government (if eligible).
  3. Defer all of your student contribution via a HECS-HELP loan through the Australian Government (if eligible).

Scholarships

We have scholarships and grants, totaling over $11 million annually, covering various areas such as academic performance, volunteering, sports achievements, community service, specific courses, on-campus living, and individuals in unique circumstances.

Entry Requirements

• Selection Rank: TBA
• Academic Entry Requirements: Applicants for the Bachelor of Policing must meet the following Admission Requirements:
  • Applicants must be serving police officers in a police service, or active as a member in a law enforcement organisation carrying out investigations and launching prosecutions on behalf of the public, with a minimum of one year experience demonstrated by a detailed resume.
• Language Requirements: Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply.
• Inherent Requirements:

Credit and Pathways

If you've completed relevant tertiary study, or work experience related to your course, you could receive credit towards your degree. Find out how to apply for credit and see our credit policy. We also have several admission pathways to help you take the step into your preferred course, even if you don't quite meet the entry requirements at first.

How to Apply

Applying to Charles Sturt University is easy. Choose how you want to apply below:

• Apply via UAC: Important dates refer to key dates on the UAC website.
• Apply via VTAC: Important dates refer to key dates on the VTAC website.
• Apply directly to Charles Sturt: Check out our direct application closing dates.