Associate Degree of Social Science (Police Studies)
We are no longer accepting new enrolments in this couse.
Students wishing to begin studies in this area should consider the Associate Degree of Criminology and Justice (Policing) or the Bachelor of Criminology and Justice.
Course Code 363
The Associate Degree of Social Science (Police Studies) has been designed to provide students with the basic knowledge and background appropriate to a police force. To graduate, students need to complete the requirements of a police training course. Entry to a particular police force will depend upon that organisation’s specific requirements.
Admission requirements
Applicants must have completed Year 12 or recruit training at the Western Australia Police Academy (JUS2100 Police Academy Practicum) or its equivalent.
Course Location and Availability
The course is available at Joondalup Campus in either full-time (2 years), part-time or external mode.
Course structure
There are six major units, three minor units, three electives and a Police Practicum (Police Academy Training).
Students are required to complete a major, minor and/or elective studies. A minor requires three units of study selected from an area other than the major; the remaining elective units may be chosen from any area of study.
Year 1
- CRI1101 Australian Criminal Justice System (Law, Police, Courts and Corrections)
- CRI2104 Professional Skills (Counselling and Managing Conflict)
- CRI1103 Criminology
- CRI1105 Psychology and Criminal Justice
- Plus two minor units
- Plus two elective units
Year 2
- CRI1106 Minority Groups as Offenders and Victims
- CRI2107 Foundations of Criminal Law
- JUS2100 Police Academy Practicum
- Plus one minor unit
- Plus one elective unit
Note, students who do not gain admission to the police academy will have to change their major from Police Studies to Justice Studies prior to the commencement of the equivalent of their third semester of full-time study.
Electives
In addition to the major and Minor study units, students complete three electives. These may be selected from the wide range of elective units offered by the University.
Minor Studies
Select a Minor Study sequence appropriate to your particular needs. Students studying in the external mode choose Minors from fields which are offered externally.
- Aboriginal and Intercultural Studies Human Services
- Addiction Studies Psychology
- Human Resource Management Security Studies
Contact for more information:
Tel: +61 (0)8 6304 5666
E-mail: businessandlaw@ecu.edu.au