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The Bachelor of Policing and Public Safety is taught by experienced academics with backgrounds in areas such as policing, corrections, law, and social work, bringing diversity to your studies. The course is available online or on campus, and our faculty staff are leaders in their fields and have significant practical experience and academic expertise. Many have also had successful policing careers.
You'll graduate with a strong foundation in the practical application of skills and knowledge directly relevant to policing /law enforcement. During your degree you will study the following topics: investigation, intelligence, organised crime, interviewing, terrorism awareness and emergency management, to name just a few. You'll develop skills in Indigenous cultural competence and critical thinking, enabling you to work effectively and communicate with the diversity of people who make up our communities.
From the early stages of your degree, you can apply for a range of international programs. You could take a session or two on exchange at one of our partner institutions across the world, go on a study tour during the holidays, or complete some of your subjects in a unique location.
When you graduate, you'll be ready to make your mark in a wide range of careers, including:
For each 8-point subject you are enrolled in, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, intensive schools, or examinations. If you are studying four subjects per session, this is equivalent to a full-time job. The workload for some subjects may vary as a result of approved course design.
You may need to attend an online or on-campus intensive school for certain subjects in this course. These schools usually involve lectures, tutorials and practicals that will give you a deeper understanding of your subject.
| COM120 | Reasoning and Writing | 8 credit pts | ||
| EMG100 | Introduction to Emergency Management | 8 credit pts | ||
| JST123 | Indigenous Australians and Justice: An Introduction | 8 credit pts | ||
| JST110 | Criminal Justice in Society | 8 credit pts | ||
| JST117 | Introduction to Intelligence | 8 credit pts | ||
| JST152 | Introduction to Policing | 8 credit pts | ||
| JST219 | Criminal Law in Context | 8 credit pts | ||
| JST204 | Young People and Crime | 8 credit pts | ||
| JST205 | Criminology: History and Theory | 8 credit pts | ||
| JST265 | Advanced Studies in Policing | 8 credit pts | ||
| JST309 | Indigenous Communities, Criminal Justice and Policing | 8 credit pts | ||
| JST313 | Investigative Interviewing | 8 credit pts | ||
| JST321 | Justice Studies Workplace Learning | 8 credit pts | ||
| JST352 | Professionalism and Resilience in Public Safety and Security | 8 credit pts |
| Select nine (9) subjects from the following: | ||||
| PSY111 | Foundations of Psychology for Health and Human Services | 8 credit pts | ||
| SOC101 | Understanding the Social World | 8 credit pts | ||
| SOC205 | Social Research | 8 credit pts | ||
| JST151 | Preparing for Criminal Justice Practice | 8 credit pts | ||
| JST203 | Punishment and the State | 8 credit pts | ||
| JST220 | Gender and Crime | 8 credit pts | ||
| JST264 | Undergraduate International Study Experience | 8 credit pts | ||
| JST318 | Human Rights and Social Justice | 8 credit pts | ||
| JST320 | Drugs, Crime and Society | 8 credit pts | ||
| JST353 | Contemporary and Emerging Issues in Crime and Justice | 8 credit pts | ||
| HCS310 | Mental Health | 8 credit pts |
| XUN008 | Unrestricted elective | 8 credit pts |
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As a Charles Sturt University student, throughout your course you have a responsibility to continue to develop skills in English language, literacy and numeracy as appropriate to your discipline. This ongoing development will enable you to effectively participate in your course and graduate prepared to enter the workforce.
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Applicants must meet the following Admission Requirements:
Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply. Click here to view the specific international course entry requirements.
If you’ve completed relevant tertiary study, or work experience related to your course, you could receive credit towards your degree. Which would mean completing your qualification quicker. Find out how to apply for credit and see our credit policy.
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