Course Overview

About This Course

When you choose the Bachelor of Policing at Western, you gain access to a state-of-the-art research facility, as well as the opportunity to practice realistic crime scene investigation and collect evidence in the real world. Our Policing degree gives you an advanced knowledge of modern policing theory and practice, including a broad understanding of the role of police in society. You also develop an appreciation of the diverse nature of Australian culture, enhance your analytical and problem-solving skills, and develop a client-focused approach to serving the community. Early Exit: Students may exit this program on completion of 160 credit points of Policing subjects with a 1930 Associate Degree in Policing. This program introduces students to policing as a distinct area of academic study and provides the foundation for careers in policing and other criminal justice organisations. Students study social science and criminology subjects, and a range of specialist policing subjects to equip graduates with a broad understanding of the role of police in society. The curriculum recognises the complexities and challenges of contemporary policing and explores the application of policing practice to a changing Australian society. NB: Students seeking a policing career will be required to satisfy the entrance requirements for these policing or criminal justice organisations. Completion of this degree does not guarantee entry into these selective positions. As the only Policing degree in metropolitan Sydney, we prepare you for a future in the force. This degree will give you the skills you need to enter into careers in policing, criminal and community justice organisations, corrective services, border protection, intelligence, security and fraud management, forensics, computer forensics, and more.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Sydney

Level 4, 255 Elizabeth St, Sydney, NSW 2000

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Student Information

Fees & Entry by Student Type

Tuition Fee

Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP)

Duration

Full Time: 3 Years (Available Part Time)*

Intakes

Autumn 2027 (starts 01 March 2027) | Spring 2027 (starts 19 July 2027)

Study Mode

Full Time / Part Time

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English.
Local and International applicants applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website.
Local applicants applying directly to the University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.
Students enrolled in JUST 3012 Policing Leaders Internship (by selection only; 20 student max.) are required to receive a clear National Police Check before placement with NSW Police Force, the Australian Institute of Police Management (AIPM), or other criminal justice agencies.
Students placed with the AIPM may also be subject to random drug testing.
International students currently completing an Australian Year 12 in or outside Australia, an International Baccalaureate in Australia or a New Zealand National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) level 3 must apply via UAC International.
All other International applicants must apply directly to the University via the International Office.
Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University.
The Part-time option is not available to International Students on a Student Visa.
While international students are eligible to enrol in the Bachelor of Policing, they are not eligible to complete the NSW Police Force training required to be a police officer; instead they will transfer to the Bachelor of Policing Studies and complete their third year at Western.

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

As a graduate of this degree, you can look forward to a broad range of exciting career opportunities in different sectors and industries. Below are some examples of the possible careers you can pursue with this degree:

Police force, excluding police officer
National intelligence agencies
Customs
Juvenile justice
Corrections
Other state and federal police agencies

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units21 units

HUMN1060

Introduction to Indigenous Australia: Peoples, Places and Philosophies

Core — 10 credit points

HUMN1041

People, Place and Social Difference

Core — 10 credit points

HUMN2078

Curiosity Didn't Kill the Cat: Researching towards Social Change

Core — 10 credit points

CULT3017

Legislation, Courts and Policing

Core — 10 credit points

CULT3013

Gender, Crime and Violence

Core — 10 credit points

CULT1017

Understanding Society

Core — 10 credit points

JUST1003

Policing Practices

Core — 10 credit points

CULT2016

Evidence and Investigation

Core — 10 credit points

CULT2018

Crime Prevention and Drugs

Core — 10 credit points

BEHV1021

The Individual in Society

Core — 10 credit points

JUST3006

Governance in Policing

Core — 10 credit points

JUST2020

Criminal Law for Policing

Core — 10 credit points

CULT2017

Youth Justice and Practice

Core — 10 credit points

CULT1024

Introduction to Criminal Justice

Core — 10 credit points

CULT2005

Ethics in the Social Sciences

Core — 10 credit points

CULT3001

Applied Social Research

Core — 10 credit points

CULT1005

Crime, Deviance and Society

Core — 10 credit points

CULT3007

Contemporary Social Issues and Professional Practice

Core — 10 credit points

JUST3014

Creating Criminal Justice Solutions

Core — 10 credit points

BEHV2008

Mental Health in the Community

Core — 10 credit points

0327

Humanitarian Action in Practice, Minor

Elective Space — 40 credit points

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Bachelor of Policing available at multiple campuses?

Yes, the Bachelor of Policing is available at two campuses: Liverpool City and Penrith. The UAC codes are 727060 for Liverpool City and 727065 for Penrith.

Can I exit the program early with a qualification?

Yes, students may exit this program on completion of 160 credit points of Policing subjects with a 1930 Associate Degree in Policing.

Are international students eligible to become NSW Police Force officers through this degree?

While international students are eligible to enrol in the Bachelor of Policing, they are not eligible to complete the NSW Police Force training required to be a police officer. Instead of proceeding to the NSWPF Associate Degree in Policing Practices at Goulburn Police Academy at the end of their second year, international students will transfer to the Bachelor of Policing Studies and complete their third year at Western.

What practical facilities are available to students in the Bachelor of Policing?

Students can collect evidence and investigate realistic crime scenes at Western's world-class training and research facility, Crime Scene House, depending on their major.

What are the indicative annual fees for the Bachelor of Policing?

The indicative annual fee for domestic students starts from $11,885. A Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) is subsidised by the Commonwealth and applicable only to domestic students, meaning the Australian Government pays part of the fees, with the remaining student contribution amount paid by the student.

Application

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Bachelor of Policing

About This Course

Available Locations

Fees & Entry by Student Type

Entry Requirements

Where this takes you

Accreditation & Migration

Units of Competency

Frequently Asked Questions

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