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Diploma in Social Science (Policing)/Bachelor of PolicingApproved Abbreviation: DipSocSc(Pol)/BPol
Western Sydney University Course Code: 6044.1
AQF Level: 7
Course Status: CURRENT
This version of the course is available to new and continuing students.
Students should follow the course structure for the course version relevant to the year they commenced. This version applies to students whose commencement year in this course is 2020 or later.
This course equips graduates with an introduction to policing as a distinct area of academic study, and provides the foundation for students wishing to join policing or criminal justice organisations. Students study social science and criminology units, and a range of specialist policing units to equip graduates with a broad understanding of the role of police in society. The curriculum recognises the complexities and challenges of contemporary policing and explores the application of policing practice to a changing Australian society.
NB: Students seeking a policing career will be required to satisfy the entrance requirements for these policing or criminal justice organisations. Completion of this degree does not guarantee entry into these competitive positions.
The first year of this course is delivered by Western Sydney University The College, as an agent of Western Sydney University, via extended face-to-face hours in smaller learning environments. A Diploma in Social Science (Policing) exit point is also available at the end of the first year of the course.
For more information on Western Sydney University, The College, please refer to their web site.
Western Sydney University, The College
For course advice during your first year of study, please use the contact below under ‘Course Advice’. For course advice during your second and subsequent years of study, please use the contact listed for the Bachelor of Policing.
Bachelor of Policing
Study Mode
Three years full-time or six years part-time.
Course Advice
Prospective students should use the links at the top of the page for general enquiries about this course.Location
Campus | Attendance | Mode | Course Advice | Bankstown Campus | Full Time | Internal |
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Bankstown Campus | Part Time | Internal |
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Liverpool Campus | Full Time | Internal | Ken Wooden |
Liverpool Campus | Part Time | Internal | Ken Wooden |
Penrith Campus | Full Time | Internal | Erin Kruger |
Penrith Campus | Part Time | Internal | Erin Kruger |
The College - Nirimba Education Precinct | Full Time | Internal |
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The College - Nirimba Education Precinct | Part Time | Internal |
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Admission
For more information on applying please see link to The College admission pages below.
https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/thecollege/how_to_apply
Domestic students are required to have:
- Completed an English unit in the NSW Higher School Certificate, OR
- Competency in English at IELTS 6.0 equivalent (unless a native speaker) OR
- Passed The College English test with 70% or higher OR
- Passed The College Foundation Studies Academic English unit at C grade level or higher.
Met other entry requirements such as:
- An ATAR identified prior to the offer of a place, OR
- Completed The College Foundation Studies course with a Grade Point Average of 5.5 or higher.
This course is not available to International students.
Special Requirements Prerequisites
Students enrolled in 101969 Policing Leaders Internship (by selection only; 20 student max.) 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.
Work Integrated Learning
Western Sydney University seeks to enhance student learning experiences by enabling students to engage in the culture, expectations and practices of their profession or discipline. This course includes a placement or other community-based unpaid practical experience.
There is an optional work component available in this course. Please contact the Course Advisor listed above for information.
Course Structure
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 250 credit points which include the units listed in the recommended sequence below.
The early exit College Diploma consists of 90 credit points which includes one College Preparatory unit.
Western Sydney University The College Units
Nirimba and Bankstown Campus
Please note that all campuses may not have intakes each year.
Full-time
Year 1
First Term of Study
700056 | Academic English (WSTC Prep) |
700300 | Introduction to Criminal Justice (WSTC) |
700051 | The Individual in Society (WSTC) |
Second Term of Study
700139 | Working with Communities (WSTC) |
700301 | Mental Health in the Community (WSTC) |
700049 | Understanding Society (WSTC) |
Third Term of Study
700159 | People, Place and Social Difference (WSTC) |
700237 | Policing Practices (WSTC) |
700156 | Crime, Deviance and Society (WSTC) |
Students may exit at this point and graduate with the Diploma in Social Science (Policing) following a passing grade in all of the above units. Students who progress onto Year 2 may also be awarded the Diploma if they gain a passing grade in all of the above units.
- Students must pass all College Preparatory units before progressing to the Year 2 units.
- Students must pass at least 70 credit points of University level units in Year 1 before progressing to the Year 2 units.
Western Sydney University Units
For course advice during your second and subsequent years of study, please use the contact listed for the Bachelor of Policing.
Bachelor of Policing
Liverpool and Penrith Campus
Start Year Intake
Year 2
Autumn session
102816 | Investigating and Communicating Social Problems |
102699 | Youth Justice and Practice |
101568 | Legislation, Courts and Policing |
102690 | Criminal Law for Policing |
Spring session
101555 | Ethics in the Social Sciences |
102691 | Evidence and Investigation |
102708 | Crime Prevention and Drugs |
And one elective
Year 3
Autumn session
101561 | Gender, Crime and Violence |
Choose one of
One elective
Or
101969 | Policing Leaders Internship |
Spring session
102203 | Contemporary Social Issues and Professional Practice |
102713 | Creating Criminal Justice Solutions |
And two electives
Mid Year Intake
Year 2
Spring session
101555 | Ethics in the Social Sciences |
102691 | Evidence and Investigation |
102708 | Crime Prevention and Drugs |
And one elective
Autumn session
102816 | Investigating and Communicating Social Problems |
102699 | Youth Justice and Practice |
101568 | Legislation, Courts and Policing |
102690 | Criminal Law for Policing |
Year 3
Spring session
102203 | Contemporary Social Issues and Professional Practice |
102713 | Creating Criminal Justice Solutions |
And two electives
Autumn session
101561 | Gender, Crime and Violence |
Choose one of
One elective
Or
101969 | Policing Leaders Internship |
Equivalent Core Units
The core unit listed below counts towards completion of this course for students who passed this unit in 2020 or earlier.
400337 - Social Research Methods
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.
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