Program Overview

Bachelor of Policing (Investigations)

The Bachelor of Policing (Investigations) from Charles Sturt University is designed to enhance the professional policing practice and knowledge of police officers and officers in law enforcement agencies with a policing focus. This course is part of an articulated program of study, allowing students to build on their study to achieve the right level of qualification for them.

Key Information

• Study Mode and Sessions: Online, with sessions starting on March 2, 2026.
• Duration: Minimum time - 3 years, Maximum time - 6 years.
• Entry Score: TBA.
• Indicative Fees:
  • International online: Fee paying overseas - $25,600.00 per annum (full-time), $12,800.00 per annum (part-time).
• Course Points and Codes: Credit Points - 192, AQF - Level 7.
• Additional Information: Applications close on February 12.

Why Study with Us?

• The Bachelor of Policing (Investigations) is a nationally recognized and registered award in tertiary education.
• Build specialist investigative skills: The course aims to enhance capabilities by building upon existing knowledge of investigative practice and procedure.
• Manage professional and personal demands: Subjects are delivered entirely online, enabling study when and where it is most suitable.
• Develop expertise across emerging policing practice areas: The program is designed to enhance knowledge and practice in areas such as evidence, accountability, ethics, investigation, intelligence, and investigation management.

Career Opportunities

• Investigator: When you graduate, you'll be ready to make your mark in a wide range of careers, including as an investigator.

What You Will Study

• Essential Set (192 pts):
  • Core subjects (40 Credit Points):
    • JST301: Applying Criminology To Crime Reduction
    • JST309: Indigenous Communities, Criminal Justice and Policing
    • JST311: Evidence and Investigation
    • JST312: Criminal Law and Investigation Management
    • JST325: Accountability and Policing
  • Restricted electives:
    • JST310: Information and Investigation
    • JST313: Investigative Interviewing
    • JST322: Crime Reduction
    • JST324: Team Management and Leadership
    • JST344: Terrorism Awareness
    • JST345: Theoretical, Applied and Forensic Victimology
    • JST346: Criminal Investigations in Culturally and Ethnically Diverse Societies
    • JST347: Policing and the Media
    • JST456: Islam and Policing in the Modern World
    • POL303: Organised Crime

Costs

• Calculate My Fee: The section below is designed to allow selection of 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:
  • Pay all of your student contribution up front direct to the university.
  • Pay part of your student contribution to the university and defer the balance via a HECS-HELP loan through the Australian Government (if eligible).
  • 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 must have successfully completed the Diploma of Policing (CSU), or the Diploma of Applied Policing (CSU), or the Diploma of Policing Practice (CSU), or the Associate Degree in Policing Practice (CSU), or the Diploma of Public Safety (Policing) (PUA50212), or a recognized law enforcement recruit training program in their jurisdiction.
  • Applicants must also have completed or be undertaking the Advanced Diploma in Public Safety (Police Investigations) (PUA60312) or its equivalent detective training or education program in another jurisdiction.
• Language Requirements: Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply.

Credit and Pathways

• If you’ve completed relevant tertiary study, or work experience related to your course, you could receive credit towards your degree.
• 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, or get in touch with Charles Sturt University and we can help you with your application.
• 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.