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University of Tasmania

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Bachelor of Social Sciences (Policing Practices)

  • Bachelor

The Bachelor of Social Science (Policing Practices) 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
A3P
Intake Months
Feb, Jul

About this course

The Bachelor of Social Science (Policing Practices) 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.

Whether you wish to work in policing, forensics, intelligence, risk analysis, justice, legal or correctional services, the Bachelor of Social Science (Policing Practices) 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

This program is only available to candidates who have received a Certificate of Professional Suitability from an Australian policing service after completion of all recruitment tests and examinations.

What you will learn

  • 1 Critically evaluate and apply innovations in policing practice to ensure good policing outcomes for all stakeholders.
  • 2 Analyse the roles and expectations of police in the context of a changing society.
  • 3 Demonstrate judgement and accountability in applying the ethical and legal requirements of the policing profession.
  • 4 Synthesise theoretical and practical knowledge to identify and resolve complex policing problems.
  • 5 Communicate independently to provide clear, procedurally just, and professional advice to different audiences.
  • 6 Critically evaluate multiple sources of intelligence and evidence to facilitate ethical and professional practice.
  • Course structure

    The Bachelor of Social Science (Policing Practices) requires the completion of 300 credit points from the Schedule.

    Graduate outcomes

    Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Social Work courses at University of Tasmania.
    68.8%
    Overall satisfaction
    75%
    Skill scale
    65.6%
    Teaching scale
    75%
    Employed full-time
    $68.1k
    Average salary