Course

Bachelor of Policing

Approved Abbreviation: BPol

Western Sydney University Course Code: 1662.3

AQF Level: 7

CRICOS Code: 044801C

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 2014.

Units may be revised or replaced to ensure students are provided with up to date curriculum throughout their studies, and this may result in a new course version. Refer to the Check My Course Progress page in MySR for the most up to date information for your course.

Commencement Year 2013 - 1662.2 Bachelor of Policing

Commencement Year 2010 - 2012 - 1662.1 Bachelor of Policing

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 NSW Police Force, or other policing or related organisation. 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. Course content traces the history of policing and its relationship to societies being policed. Students seeking a career with NSW Police Force, national intelligence agencies, Customs, juvenile justice, corrections or other State and federal police agencies will be required by those agencies to satisfy their entrance requirements.

Pathway for students who would like to join NSW Police Force:

Students who intend to complete the NSW Police Force Pathway complete the third year of their degree by successfully applying for and completing the “Associate Degree in Policing Practice” at Charles Sturt University.

This degree has competitive entry requirements which you must meet. See CSU website for further information.

http://www.csu.edu.au/study/arts-courses/policing/study-options

http://www.csu.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/217062/ADPP-brochure.pdf

Online Application forms for Professional Suitability are available at:

http://www.police.nsw.gov.au/recruitment/download_professional_suitability_application/professional_suitability_application_forms

Please note: Students are not guaranteed entry into the NSW Police Force or Charles Sturt University.

Students not intending to join the NSW Police Force:

After completion of the second year of studies, those students not intending to join the New South Wales Police Force (NSWPF) or who do not satisfy the NSWPF Professional Suitability assessment criteria will transfer into 1719 Bachelor of Policing Studies, please see study sequence below.

Study Mode
Three years full-time or six years part-time.

Accreditation
Developed in collaboration with NSW Police Force, the course 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.

Admission

Applications from Australian citizens and holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the Universities Admissions Centre.

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/

International applicants must apply directly to the University of Western Sydney via the University`s International office.

International students applying to The University through the International Office can find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their website.

http://uws.edu.au/international

Additional Entry Criteria:

Police Citizen Youth Club “Blue Club Star Leadership Program” (Certificate Level II)

IPROWD Training Program (Certificate Level III)

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

101900

Working with Communities

101551