Specialisation

Major - Policing

Western Sydney University Major Code: M1074.1

Available to students in other Western Sydney University Courses : NO


This major is restricted to students enrolled in course 1719 Bachelor of Policing Studies - Non NSW Police Pathway. The Policing major offers students the opportunity to study policing as a distinct area of academic study and provides the foundation for students to seeking employment in a range of police related organisations. Students study criminology units and a range of specialist policing units to equip graduates with a broad understanding of the role of police in society.


Major Structure

Qualification for the major in Policing requires the completion of 80 credit points including the units listed below.

Year 1

Autumn session

101560 Introduction to Crime and Criminal Justice
101565 Theories and Concepts of Policing

Spring session

102039 Crime, Deviance and Society
101566 Contemporary Policing

Year 2

Autumn session

400684 Juvenile Crime and Justice
101568 Legislation, Courts and Policing

Spring session

101567 Evidence, Investigations and Police Intelligence
102038 Crime Prevention and Community


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