Bachelor
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:
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.
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
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.