Bachelor of Policing and Public Safety
Charles Sturt University - Port Macquarie
Overview
This degree has been designed in collaboration with police and law enforcement agencies to prepare and develop the professional practice of those wishing to enter careers in law enforcement. You will graduate with a strong foundation in both skills and knowledge directly relevant to policing/law enforcement.
In particular, the NSW Police Force recognises academic and tertiary qualifications as part of recruitment eligibility. This degree helps prepare those who wish to join the NSW Police Force and complete the Associate Degree in Policing Practice as part of their initial police training (subject to the NSW Police Forces professional suitability requirements).
Successful completion of two years of the Bachelor of Policing and Public Safety will result in the awarding of maximum academic points in the police recruitment process. Furthermore, successful completion of two years of the Bachelor of Policing and Public Safety as well as the Associate Degree in Policing Practice will result in the awarding of both degrees.
Majors
Areas of study
Applied policing, criminology, emergency management, intelligence, police investigations, policing, public safety, terrorism awareness and opportunities for international exchange/study programs.
Potential Career Outcomes
Career opportunities
Police officer, law enforcement, border force, parole officer, probation officer, juvenile justice worker.
ATAR & Selection Rank
The table below shows the ATAR and Selection Rank information for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR in 2023.
| ATAR-based offers only, across all offer rounds | ATAR (excluding adjustment factors) | Selection Rank (including adjustment factors) |
|---|---|---|
| Highest rank to receive an offer | 84.05 | 93.55 |
| Median rank to receive an offer | 58.45 | 63.35 |
| Lowest rank to receive an offer | 46.95 | 55 |
<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made
Admission Criteria
Please refer to the Charles Sturt University website for admission criteria information.
This information is sourced from Course Seeker, a joint initiative between the Australian Government and the Tertiary Admission Centres. View more information on Course Seeker.
University
Charles Sturt University
Campus
Port Macquarie
Course Type
Bachelors Degree
Study Area
Other
Indicative ATAR
46.95
Delivery Mode
On-campus
Duration
Full-time: 3 years
Course Link
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- State
- NSW
- Type
- University
- Courses
- 107
- Campuses
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Albury - Wodonga Bathurst CSU Study Centre Brisbane CSU Study Centre Melbourne CSU Study Centre Sydney Canberra Dubbo Goulburn Holmesglen (Chadstone) Northern Sydney Institute Orange Orange or Campbelltown Parramatta Port Macquarie Wagga Wagga
Please note that these statistics simply refer to the information we have in our database. This is not an exhaustive list of courses offered at Charles Sturt University. Please refer to the institution's website for the most current information.
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