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Bachelor of Social Science (Police Studies)

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The Bachelor of Social Science (Police Studies) builds on a strong social science foundation with specific knowledge and skills of policing.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
3 - 7 years full-time
Course Code
13D

About this course

The Bachelor of Social Science (Police Studies) builds on a strong social science foundation with specific knowledge and skills of policing.

The degree brings together a range of disciplines that relate to human experience and behaviour, such as policing, criminology, risk management, law, sociology and psychology, politics, and public policy through two study options:

  • The In-service pathway is an opportunity for serving police officers to build on their training and experience with a recognised University qualification, or
  • The Conventional pathway offers a comprehensive social sciences education with a specific focus on policing studies.

Whether you wish to work in policing, forensics, intelligence, risk analysis, justice, legal or correctional services, the Bachelor of Social Science (Police Studies) is the perfect degree to provide you with the knowledge and expertise for policing solutions in the real world.

The Department of Police, Fire and Emergency Management in Tasmania endorses these professional programs. The Tertiary Education Assistance Scheme (which involves Commissioner's scholarships and interest-free loans) is an incentive for eligible Tasmania Police officers to undertake study at the University of Tasmania.

Entry requirements

SENIOR SECONDARY * ≥ ATAR 65 or equiv. or * Concessional Entry or * Schools Recommendation TAFE/VET ≥ Certificate IV or equivalent in any discipline PREVIOUS TERTIARY STUDY * Completed University Preparation Program or equivalent or * a minimum of 2 (25 credit points) undergraduate units of study with no failures* COMPETENCY/WORK AND LIFE EXPERIENCE * Statement of personal competencies (includes work and life experience) with associated evidence

What you will learn

  • 1 Analyse the social, political, cultural and legal issues that influence police practice.
  • 2 Assess policing roles, expectations and contributions in the context of a changing society.
  • 3 Generate responses to complex problems in policing by applying relevant concepts and theories.
  • 4 Present evidence-based solutions to complex issues in policing process and practice.
  • Career pathways

    The degree provides a sound academic base for those considering careers in policing. For serving police officers, the acquisition of tertiary qualifications is clearly becoming advantageous for career advancement.

    Postgraduate study

    If you successfully complete this course, you may be also be eligible to apply for a range of other postgraduate courses including Graduate Certificates and Graduate Diplomas and Masters by coursework and research. Filter the course list by Postgraduate to view the current courses available.

    Graduate outcomes

    Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Humanities, Culture & Social Sciences courses at University of Tasmania.
    76.3%
    Overall satisfaction
    74.3%
    Skill scale
    69.8%
    Teaching scale
    65.7%
    Employed full-time
    $70.7k
    Average salary