Bachelor of Policing (Leadership Program)Approved Abbreviation: BPol(LeadProg)
Western Sydney University Course Code: 1734.2
AQF Level: 7
Students should follow the course structure for the course version relevant to the year they commenced. This version applies to students whose commencement year for this course is 2017 or later.
Commencement Year 2015 to 2016 - 1734.1 Bachelor of Policing (Leadership Program)
This program aims to provide high achieving students with opportunities to develop their leadership skills and experiences to become the policing leaders of the future. The program will provide students with a high quality education in policing coupled with additional opportunities for professional and personal development, community engagement, ethics, leadership skills, industry interaction and connections.
Study Mode
Three years full-time or six years part-time.
Admission
Assumed knowledge: two units of HSC English.
Recommended studies: HSC English Standard, or equivalent.
ATAR of at least 90.
Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). Use the links below to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University. Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have an application fee.
Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local and International applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to the University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.
http://www.uac.edu.au/
https://westernsydney.uac.edu.au/ws/
Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University.
Note regarding Professional Accreditation
Developed in collaboration with NSW Police Force, the course partially fulfils the academic requirements for employment with them. Graduates seeking employment will be required to meet the entry standards of NSW Police Force on a competitive basis, for example in relation to fitness and other aspects of professional suitability. After successful completion of the CSU University Certificate in Workforce Essentials, this degree gives students the maximum academic suitability points for recruitment to NSW Police Force.
Special Requirements Prerequisites
Students enrolled in 101969 Policing Leaders Internship (by selection only) are required to receive a clear National Police Check before placement with NSW Police Force or the Australian Institute of Police Management (AIPM). Students placed with the AIPM will also need to undergo a drug test before commencement.
Course Structure
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 240 credit points including the units listed in the recommended sequence below.
Recommended Sequence
Year 1
Autumn Session
| 101557 | The Individual in Society |
| 102318 | Policing, Justice and Society |
| 101560 | Introduction to Crime and Criminal Justice |
From 2019 students should take the following unit in place of 101560 Introduction to Crime and Criminal Justice:
| 102709 | Introduction to Criminal Justice |
Spring session
| 102170 | People, Place and Social Difference |
| 102039 | Crime, Deviance and Society |
| 200855 | Leadership in a Complex World |
Year 2
Autumn session
| 101568 | Legislation, Courts and Policing |
| 102211 | Creativity, Innovation and Design Thinking |
| 400684 | Juvenile Crime and Justice |
From 2019 students should take the following unit in place of 400684 Juvenile Crime and Justice:
| 102699 | Youth Justice and Practice |
Spring session
| 101567 | Evidence, Investigations and Police Intelligence |
| 102038 | Crime Prevention and Community |
And two electives
Year 3
Autumn session
| 101969 | Policing Leaders Internship |
Spring session
| 102251 | Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice and Policing |
| 102203 | Contemporary Social Issues and Professional Practice |
And two electives
Sub-major elective spaces
Elective units may be used toward obtaining an additional approved sub-major (40 credit points).
Search for sub-majors
Western Sydney University offers sub-majors in a range of areas including Sustainability and Indigenous Studies.
Indigenous Australian Studies Sub-major
Business Sustainability Sub-major
Students can apply for an elective major or sub-major via MySR.
MyStudentRecords (MySR)
Students in Advanced courses may use elective units toward obtaining an additional approved sub-major in SM3082 Applied Leadership.
SM3082.1 Applied Leadership