Course

Bachelor of Social Science (Policing) Extended (WSTC First Year Program)

Approved Abbreviation: DipSocSc(Pol)

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Western Sydney University Course Code: 7077.1

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 2015 or later.

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

The Bachelor of Social Science (Policing) Extended (WSTC First Year Program) 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. The course will provide both social science and criminology units which form the basis for further study in the degree program. The inclusion of additional preparatory units is designed to assist students in the transition to study at University level. Students who successfully complete the Bachelor First Year Program will articulate into the 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 and a half years full-time (four terms) or three years part-time (eight terms).

Admission

Local Recent School Leavers:

Completion of Year 12 with specified ATAR to be determined year by year.

Non-Credentialed Students:

Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents either aged 18 years or over or completed Year 11 equivalent.

Course Structure

Students are categorised into two Pathways. See individual links below for detailed course structure.

Local Recent School Leavers

A7024

WSTC Social Science (Policing) Extended Local Recent School Leavers

Non-Credentialed Applicants

A7026

WSTC Social Science (Policing) Extended Non-Credentialed Applicants