Charles Sturt University
3-6 years
The Bachelor of Policing is an online degree for serving police officers and law enforcement professionals seeking to advance their career through critical analysis of contemporary policing practice. Delivered flexibly online, it combines vocational relevance with academic rigor to develop ethical, professional graduates ready for evolving police and community environments.
Applicants must be serving police officers in a police service or active members of a law enforcement organisation carrying out investigations and prosecutions on behalf of the public, with a minimum of one year of demonstrated experience provided through a detailed resume. Standard English Language Proficiency requirements apply for international students. Applicants should have the ability to engage in independent critical reflection and analysis of policing practices.
The course consists of core subjects and restricted electives across five main areas: Terrorism Safety and Security (including Terrorism Awareness); Investigations (Information and Investigation, Investigative Interviewing, Crime Reduction, Organised Crime); Policing Practice (Team Management and Leadership, Accountability and Policing, Law Enforcement Intelligence, Victimology, Policing in Diverse Societies, Policing and Media); Cultural Studies (Islam and Policing in the Modern World); and Emergency Management (Introduction to Emergency Management, Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment, Emergency Decision Making, Emergency Management Plan Development). Core subjects include Applying Criminology to Crime Reduction and Indigenous Communities, Criminal Justice and Policing.
Charles Sturt University's Australian Graduate School of Policing and Security (AGSPS), established in 1993, is a leading provider of postgraduate education for law enforcement professionals. Faculty members are leaders in their fields with significant field experience and academic expertise. The university has designed this course in extensive consultation with police, justice communities, and academics, ensuring vocational relevance and currency. Charles Sturt graduates in law earn a median salary of $80,600, ranking #1 in Australia for law undergraduate salaries according to the Good Universities Guide 2022/2023.
Graduates are prepared for advancement in law enforcement careers including roles as Investigators and senior policing positions. The degree enhances professional capacity for independent critical analysis and evidence-based decision-making, positioning graduates for leadership roles within police services and law enforcement organisations. The skills developed support career progression in rapidly evolving policing environments and emerging specialisations across diverse jurisdictions.
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