Program Overview

Key Information

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.

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 place and pace: The Bachelor of Policing is delivered entirely online, enabling you to carry out your study when and where is most suitable to you.
• Develop critical skills towards building policing practice: The course content goes 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 are enrolled in, 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 in this course.
• Credit packages: 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, credit package: up to 128 points
• 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 the following areas:
  • Terrorism Safety and Security
  • Investigations
  • Policing Practice
  • Cultural Studies
  • Emergency Management

Costs

• 1 year full-time equivalent fee: $TBA
• Subject fee (8 Points): $TBA
• 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, totalling 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

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.

Credit and Pathways

If you’ve completed relevant tertiary study, or work experience related to your course, you could receive credit towards your degree.

• Check your eligibility for credit: 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
• Apply via VTAC
• Apply directly to Charles Sturt
• Recruitment agent: Have questions about Charles Sturt University or need help with the student visa application process? Find a recruitment agent.