Associate Degree in Policing Practice

1105PP01 - Associate Degree in Policing Practice

University Certificate in Workforce Essentials

1015WE01 - University Certificate in Workforce Essentials

Unrestricted elective

The elective set allows students to develop a breadth of knowledge through enrolling in any subject(s) within the University for which they meet the prerequisites / enrolment restrictions.

Elective set

Select nine (9) subjects from the following:

Restricted electives

Core subjects

The essential subject set consists of subjects that meet the specific depth of knowledge and skills requirements for the disciplinary or professional area of study in a course.

Essential set

The course consist of fourteen (14) core subjects, nine (9) restricted electives and one (1) unrestricted elective. Students undertaking the Associate Degree in Policing Practice will complete fourteen (14) core subjects, the UCWE - equivalent one (1) subject - and one (1) restricted elective. Students receive an eight (8) subjects credit on successful completion of the Associate Degree in Policing Practice. Note: the UCWE is completed as a separate course.

Course information

Single Course Structure

The course aims to produce graduates with the following key attributes. Graduates will possess a strong theoretical background relevant to Policing and Law Enforcement. Graduates will also possess highly-developed critical and analytical skills. Finally, graduates will understand the importance of professional and ethical practice and the application of key areas of Policing and Law Enforcement. The degree is intended to prepare graduates for a wide variety of careers in Policing and Law Enforcement and will also enhance the knowledge and skills of those already employed in the industry.

Analyse emergency events and apply principles of emergency management to address a range of emergency scenarios;

Develop and apply a professional code of ethics, and discipline specific professional skills in a variety of policing, law enforcement and criminal justice contexts, with a diverse range of individuals, organisations and communities.

Critically analyse the social and historical development of the Australian criminal justice system with a focus on policing;

Analyse and evaluate major theoretical perspectives in criminology that explain causes, consequences, and responses to crime and apply this knowledge to real world problems; 

Critically reflect on contemporary issues impacting on diverse communities in regards to law enforcement and criminal justice;

Critically analyse the current practices, trends, policies, and legislation in the Australian criminal justice environment, in particular laws in New South Wales, and their impact on defining, reducing, preventing and punishing crime; 

Identify and reflect on the role, function and styles of policing, in Australia and overseas, and the broader socio-political context in which policing operates;

Critically reflect on personal and professional power and the way those factors shape historical and contemporary engagement with diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities; 

Appraise own professional capabilities and identify lifelong learning needs to maintain and improve skills, currency and knowledge for successful policing study and practice.

Reflect on the contemporary, critical and emerging domestic and international issues in policing relevant to professional practice;

Reflect on the attitudes of individuals, society and the criminal justice system towards victims and offenders and develop appropriate strategies to support victims and rehabilitation of offenders;

Applicants must meet the following Admission Requirements:<ul><li>A completed High School Certificate (or equivalent) with a minimum ATAR required (including adjustment factors). OR</li> <li>Successful study at University level of at least two subjects in any area, provided the subjects are full university level. OR</li> <li>A completed Vocational Education and Training (VET) Certificate III or higher, studied at a TAFE or Registered Training Organisation (RTO) - or equivalent. OR</li> <li>A completed Tertiary Preparation Certificate (TPC) or bridging program studied at a TAFE, Registered Training Organisation (RTO) or University - or equivalent. OR</li> <li>Partial completion of a Vocational Education and Training (VET) Diploma, of at least 50% from a TAFE or Registered Training Organisation (RTO) - or equivalent. OR</li> <li>Work experience of at least two years full time or equivalent, in a related industry to the course, such as law enforcement, human services, corrections or justice administration, demonstrated by a detailed resume.</li> </ul>

Applicants must meet the following Admission Requirements:
<ul>
<li>A completed High School Certificate (or equivalent) with a minimum ATAR required (including adjustment factors). OR</li>
<li>Successful study at University level of at least two subjects in any area, provided the subjects are full university level. OR</li>
<li>A completed Vocational Education and Training (VET) Certificate III or higher, studied at a TAFE or Registered Training Organisation (RTO) - or equivalent. OR</li>
<li>A completed Tertiary Preparation Certificate (TPC) or bridging program studied at a TAFE, Registered Training Organisation (RTO) or University - or equivalent. OR</li>
<li>Partial completion of a Vocational Education and Training (VET) Diploma, of at least 50% from a TAFE or Registered Training Organisation (RTO) - or equivalent. OR</li>
<li>Work experience of at least two years full time or equivalent, in a related industry to the course, such as law enforcement, human services, corrections or justice administration, demonstrated by a detailed resume.</li>
</ul> Offerings: All

Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply.  <a style="color: #236fa1;" title="https://study.csu.edu.au/international/how-to-apply/course-entry-requirements" href="https://study.csu.edu.au/international/how-to-apply/course-entry-requirements" rel="nofollow">Click here to view the specific international course entry requirements</a>.

Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply.  <a style="color: #236fa1;" title="https://study.csu.edu.au/international/how-to-apply/course-entry-requirements" href="https://study.csu.edu.au/international/how-to-apply/course-entry-requirements" rel="nofollow">Click here to view the specific international course entry requirements</a>. Offerings: All

1416PS01 - Bachelor of Policing and Public Safety

Bachelor of Policing and Public Safety

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Students undertaking the Associate Degree in Policing Practice will complete 14 core subjects, the UCWE and one restricted elective. Their last 8 elective subjects will be credited from the Associate Degree in Policing Practice upon completion of that degree.
The UCWE needs to be completed as a separate course and can be credited to Bachelor of Policing and Public Safety as an elective