Course

Bachelor of Social Science (Policing) (UWSC First Year Program)

Approved Abbreviation: BSocSc(Pol)(UWSC)

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Western Sydney University Course Code: 7039.1

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 in this course is 2014 or later.

This course is delivered by Western Sydney University, The College as an agent of Western Sydney University.

This course provides the first year units of study for the Bachelor of Policing which itself equips graduates with an introduction to policing as a distinct area of academic study, and provides the foundation for students wishing to join NSW Police Force, or other policing or related organisation. It will provide both social science and criminology units which form the basis for further study in the degree program. Furthermore, it offers a foundation unit in Academic English that provides an additional skill basis for tertiary level study and is delivered via extended face to face hours in smaller learning environments.

For additional information about majors and sub-majors please refer to the handbook entry for the Bachelor of Policing.

Bachelor of Policing

For more information on Western Sydney University, The College, please refer to their web site.

Western Sydney University, The College

Study Mode
One year full-time (three terms) or two years part-time (six terms).

Admission

The aim of the course is to prepare students for tertiary study in Policing. The Diploma is accredited by the University, as principal, to enable its agent, Western Sydney University, The College to produce students who are fully prepared for study beyond the first year of a tertiary award.

Local students entering this Diploma 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 English test administered by Western Sydney University, The College at IELTS 6.0 equivalent OR

• Passed the Foundation Studies Academic English unit, offered by Western Sydney University, The College at C grade level or higher for which advanced standing can be applied for.

Met other entry requirements such as:

• An ATAR identified prior to the offer of a place (the ATAR will be set each year at a level below that for admission for the Bachelor of Policing), OR

• Completed the Foundation Studies course offered by Western Sydney University, The College, with a Grade Point Average of 5.5 or higher

Special Requirements Prerequisites
PSA- Professional Suitability Assessment (for those seeking career with NSW Police).

Course Structure

Students must successfully pass

700049

Understanding Society (WSTC)

700051

The Individual in Society (WSTC)

700139

Working with Communities (WSTC)

700050

The Geographies of Social Difference(UWSC)

700127

Introduction to Crime and Criminal Justice (WSTC)

700128

Contemporary Policing (UWSC)

700129

Theories and Concepts of Policing (UWSC)

700156

Crime, Deviance and Society (WSTC)

Students must pass with a Satisfactory grade, the following Foundation unit for which no advanced standing will be granted in the Western Sydney University degree program.

700056

Academic English (WSTC Prep)

Students must also pass the non-award unit 700175 Tertiary Study Skills in Social Science (Policing) (UWSC). This unit does not count for credit towards the Diploma.

700175

Tertiary Study Skills in Social Science (Policing) (WSTC Prep)