Bachelor of Policing and Public Safety
Think policing, think the Bachelor of Policing and Public Safety from Charles Sturt University. It’s your opportunity to prepare for a career in a dynamic and exciting profession. This degree is available online and on campus and has been designed in collaboration with the police to provide a solid foundation of knowledge and skills for those wishing to enter this constantly evolving field.
Duration
36 months
Starting Date
February, July
Tuition Fee
AUD $23,680 per year
Location
Online & Port Macquarie, Australia
CRICOS
103014D
About the program
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.
Career opportunities
While Charles Sturt University’s Bachelor of Policing and Public Safety course is policing/law enforcement focused, it can also prepare you to work in related fields, such as corrections, probation and parole, and juvenile and social justice.
- Embark on a rewarding career in policing in either state or federal jurisdictions.
- Work in probation and parole or juvenile justice.
- Put your skills to work in criminal and social justice research and policy.
Courses Included
- Criminal Justice in Society
- Criminal Law in Context
- Young People and Crime
- Criminology: History and Theory
- Advanced Studies in Policing
- Indigenous Communities, Criminal Justice and Policing
- Investigative Interviewing
- Punishment and the State
- Gender and Crime
- Criminal Justice Studies with an International Context
- Human Rights and Social Justice
- Drugs, Crime and Society
- Mental Health and Mental Disorder
Interested? Get started today!
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