Diploma in Social Science (Policing)/Bachelor of Policing (6044)
- Approved Abbreviation: DipSocSc(Pol)/BPol
- Western Sydney University Program Code: 6044
- AQF Level: 7
CRICOS Code:
This program has been suspended from July 2023.
Students should follow the program structure for the session start date relevant to the year they commenced.
This program applies to students who commenced in Term 1, 2022 or later.
This program equips graduates with an introduction to policing as a distinct area of academic study, and provides the foundation for students wishing to join policing or 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 competitive positions.
The first year of this program is delivered by Western Sydney University The College, as an agent of Western Sydney University, via extended face-to-face hours in smaller learning environments. A Diploma in Social Science (Policing) exit point is also available at the end of the first year of the program.
For more information on Western Sydney University, The College, please refer to their web site.
Western Sydney University, The College
Early Exit
Students may exit this program on completion of 90 credit points with a 7167 Diploma in Social Science (Policing) (exit only)
Study Mode
Three years full-time or six years part-time.
Program Advice
For program advice during your first year of study, contact the College: College Program Enquiries
For program advice during your first year of study, please use the contact below under ‘Program Advice’. For program advice during your second and subsequent years of study, please use the contact listed for the Bachelor of Policing.
Prospective students should visit the following websites for general enquiries about this program.
Enquire about this program| Local Admission | International Admission |
Location
| Campus | Attendance | Mode | Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| The College - Nirimba Education Precinct1 | Full Time | Internal | See above |
| The College - Nirimba Education Precinct | Part Time | Internal | See above |
| Bankstown City Campus1 | Full Time | Internal | See above |
| Bankstown City Campus | Part Time | Internal | See above |
| Liverpool Campus2 | Full Time | Internal | Ken Wooden |
| Liverpool Campus | Part Time | Internal | Ken Wooden |
| Penrith Campus2 | Full Time | Internal | Erin Kruger |
| Penrith Campus | Part Time | Internal | Erin Kruger |
- 1
Students will study at either WSU The College Nirimba or Bankstown City campus in their first year of study.
- 2
From second year, students will study at either Liverpool or Penrith campus.
Work Integrated Learning
Western Sydney University seeks to enhance student learning experiences by enabling students to engage in the culture, expectations and practices of their profession or discipline. This program includes a placement or other community-based unpaid practical experience.
There is an optional work component available in this program. Please contact the Program Advisor listed above for information.
Admission
For more information on applying please see link to The College admission pages below.
https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/thecollege/how_to_apply
Domestic students are required to have:
- Completed an English subject in the NSW Higher School Certificate, or
- Competency in English at IELTS 6.0 equivalent (unless a native speaker) or
- Passed The College English test with 70% or higher or
- Passed The College Foundation Studies Academic English subject at C grade level or higher.
Met other entry requirements such as:
- An ATAR identified prior to the offer of a place, or
- Completed The College Foundation Studies program with a Grade Point Average of 5.5 or higher.
This program is not available to International students.
Special Requirements Prerequisites
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 or the Australian Institute of Police Management (AIPM). Students placed with the AIPM will also need to undergo a drug test before commencement.
Recommended Sequence
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 250 credit points which include the subjects listed in the recommended sequence below.
The early exit College Diploma consists of 90 credit points which includes one College Preparatory subject.
Western Sydney University The College Subjects
Nirimba and Bankstown Campus
Please note that all campuses may not have intakes each year.
Full-time Start-year intake
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Trimester 1 | Credit Points | |
| LANG 0052 | Academic Communication for Policing and Justice (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| CULT 1025 | Introduction to Criminal Justice (WSTC) | 10 |
| BEHV 1023 | The Individual in Society (WSTC) | 10 |
| Credit Points | 30 | |
| Trimester 2 | ||
| BEHV 2015 | Mental Health in the Community (WSTC) | 10 |
| CULT 1019 | Understanding Society (WSTC) | 10 |
| HUMN 1062 | Introduction to Indigenous Australia: Peoples, Places and Philosophies (WSTC) | 10 |
| Credit Points | 30 | |
| Trimester 3 | ||
| HUMN 1042 | People, Place and Social Difference (WSTC) | 10 |
| JUST 1004 | Policing Practices (WSTC) | 10 |
| CULT 1006 | Crime, Deviance and Society (WSTC) | 10 |
| Credit Points | 30 | |
| Total Credit Points | 90 | |
Students may exit at this point and graduate with the Diploma in Social Science (Policing) following a passing grade in all of the above subjects. Students who progress onto Year 2 may also be awarded the Diploma if they gain a passing grade in all of the above subjects.
◾Students must pass all College Preparatory subjects before progressing to the Year 2 subjects.
◾Students must pass at least 70 credit points of University level subjects in Year 1 before progressing to the Year 2 subjects.
Western Sydney University Subjects
For program advice during your second and subsequent years of study, please use the contact listed for the Bachelor of Policing.
Liverpool and Penrith Campus
Full-time start-year intake
| Year 2 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Autumn session | Credit Points | |
| HUMN 2066 | Investigating and Communicating Social Problems | 10 |
| CULT 2017 | Youth Justice and Practice | 10 |
| CULT 3017 | Legislation, Courts and Policing | 10 |
| JUST 2020 | Criminal Law for Policing | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| CULT 2005 | Ethics in the Social Sciences | 10 |
| CULT 2016 | Evidence and Investigation | 10 |
| CULT 2018 | Crime Prevention and Drugs | 10 |
| Select one elective | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| CULT 3001 | Applied Social Research | 10 |
| CULT 3013 | Gender, Crime and Violence | 10 |
| Select two electives | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| CULT 3007 | Contemporary Social Issues and Professional Practice | 10 |
| JUST 3014 | Creating Criminal Justice Solutions | 10 |
| JUST 3006 | Governance in Policing | 10 |
| Select two of the following: | 10 | |
| Policing Leaders Internship | ||
One elective |
||
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Total Credit Points | 160 | |
Full-time mid-year intake
| Year 2 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spring session | Credit Points | |
| CULT 2005 | Ethics in the Social Sciences | 10 |
| CULT 2016 | Evidence and Investigation | 10 |
| CULT 2018 | Crime Prevention and Drugs | 10 |
| Select one elective | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Autumn session | ||
| HUMN 2066 | Investigating and Communicating Social Problems | 10 |
| CULT 2017 | Youth Justice and Practice | 10 |
| CULT 3017 | Legislation, Courts and Policing | 10 |
| JUST 2020 | Criminal Law for Policing | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Spring session | ||
| CULT 3007 | Contemporary Social Issues and Professional Practice | 10 |
| JUST 3014 | Creating Criminal Justice Solutions | 10 |
| JUST 3006 | Governance in Policing | 10 |
| Select one of the following: | 10 | |
| Policing Leaders Internship | ||
One elective |
||
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Autumn session | ||
| CULT 3001 | Applied Social Research | 10 |
| CULT 3013 | Gender, Crime and Violence | 10 |
| Select two electives | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Total Credit Points | 160 | |
Minor elective spaces
Elective subjects may be used toward obtaining an additional approved minor (40 credit points). Western Sydney University offers minors in a range of areas including Sustainability and Indigenous Studies.
Global Sustainability Minor
Indigenous Australian Studies Minor
Western Sydney University also offers the following innovative transdisciplinary Challenge Minors which we encourage those students who have elective space to consider.
Equitable Technologies
Urban Evolution
Migration and Global Change
Personal Innovation
Innovating, Creating and Problem Solving
Eco-Socially Conscious Design and Manufacturing
Water for Life
Climate Justice
Creative and Visual Communication
Global Workplaces
Innovating For Humans
Creative Living for Cultural Wellbeing
Ideate.Strategise.Innovate.
Humanising Data
For more information, visit the Challenge Minor website.
Students can apply for an elective minor via Western Now.