Charles Sturt University
3-6 years
The Bachelor of Policing is an online degree for serving police officers and law enforcement professionals seeking to enhance their expertise, develop critical analysis skills, and advance their careers in modern policing. It combines vocational relevance with academic rigor to produce ethical, professional graduates ready for evolving law enforcement challenges.
Applicants must be serving police officers in a police service or active members of law enforcement organizations carrying out investigations and prosecutions, with a minimum of one year demonstrated experience provided through a detailed resume. Standard English Language Proficiency requirements apply for international students. Applicants should have the ability to study online and manage 10-12 hours weekly per subject alongside professional commitments.
The course comprises 192 credit points across core and elective subjects organized into five main areas: Terrorism Safety and Security (including Terrorism Awareness); Investigations (Information and Investigation, Investigative Interviewing, Crime Reduction, Organized Crime); Policing Practice (Team Management and Leadership, Accountability and Policing, Law Enforcement Intelligence, Victimology, Investigations in Diverse Societies, Policing and Media); Cultural Studies (Islam and Policing in the Modern World); and Emergency Management (Introduction, Hazard Identification, Decision Making, 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 recognized leaders with significant field experience and academic expertise. The course was designed through extensive consultation with police, justice communities, and academics, ensuring vocational relevance and currency. Charles Sturt graduates 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 diverse careers in law enforcement and related fields, including roles as investigators and senior policing professionals. The degree enhances professional capacity for advancement within police services and law enforcement agencies, supporting progression into leadership, specialized investigation, intelligence, and policy roles. The critical analysis and research skills developed enable graduates to contribute to evidence-based policing practices and organizational development across various jurisdictions and policing specialties.
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