Program Overview

Associate Degree in Social Sciences (Policing Practices)

The Associate Degree in Social Sciences (Policing Practices) builds on a strong social science foundation with specific knowledge and skills of policing. The degree brings together a range of disciplines that relate to human experience and behaviour, such as policing, criminology, risk management, law, sociology, and psychology, politics, and public policy.

Overview

• Duration: Minimum 2 years, up to a maximum of 5 years
• Location: Online
• Course structure: Available as both part-time or full-time
• Australian Qualification Framework level: 6
• Full Fee Paying places available

Learning Outcomes

1. Explain recent innovations in policing practice and their relationship to good policing outcomes for all stakeholders.
2. Document and appreciate the roles and expectations of police in the context of a changing society.
3. Demonstrate judgement and accountability in applying the ethical and legal requirements of the policing profession.
4. Explain the conceptual and practical knowledge required to identify complex policing problems.
5. Communicate under supervision to provide clear, procedurally just, and professional advice to different audiences.
6. Recognise the multiple sources of intelligence and evidence needed to facilitate ethical and professional practice.

Course Structure

The course includes the following units:

• PEM101 - Integrity and Governance in Policing and Public Safety
• PEM102 - Preventing Public Disorder and Maintaining Social Order
• PEM103 - Workplace and Community Safety
• PEM104 - Custodial and Coronial Oversight and Investigation
• PEM105 - Strategic Communication, Conflict Resolution, and Leadership
• PEM106 - Information and Communication Technologies in Policing
• PEM107 - Law for Policing
• PEM201 - Forensic Practice
• PEM202 - Understanding and Responding to Interpersonal Violence
• PEM203 - Impact of and Responses to Property Loss and Fraud
• PEM204 - Drug Law Enforcement and Harm Minimisation
• PEM205 - Investigative Techniques for Policing
• PEM206 - Law Enforcement and Public Health
• PEM210 - Applied Policing Practicum 1
• PEM211 - Applied Policing Practicum 2

Entry Requirements

• This program is only available to candidates who have received a Certificate of Professional Suitability from an Australian policing service after completion of all recruitment tests and examinations.
• Police officers seeking to transfer from other Australian policing jurisdictions may be granted advanced standing and/or recognition for prior learning for units in the Associate Degree in Social Sciences (Policing Practices) and will be required to complete some learning that is specific to the jurisdictional context (for example, law).

Fees & Scholarships

• Domestic students: This is a full-fee course, which means you'll need to pay the full amount for your studies. Commonwealth Supported Places are not available in this course.
• FEE-HELP loans: You may be able to fund all or part of your tuition fees by accessing a FEE-HELP loan from the Australian Government.
• Domestic scholarships: For information on general scholarships available at the University of Tasmania, please refer to the scholarships website.