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University of Tasmania

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Associate Degree in Social Sciences (Policing Practices)

  • Associate Degree

The Associate Degree in Social Sciences (Policing Practices) builds on a strong social science foundation with specific knowledge and skills of policing.

Key details

Degree Type
Associate Degree
Duration
2 - 5 years full-time
Course Code
A2P

About this course

The Associate Degree in Social Sciences (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.

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 Explain recent innovations in policing practice and their relationship to good policing outcomes for all stakeholders.
  • 2 Document and appreciate 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 Explain the conceptual and practical knowledge required to identify complex policing problems.
  • 5 Communicate under supervision to provide clear, procedurally just, and professional advice to different audiences.
  • 6 Recognise the multiple sources of intelligence and evidence needed to facilitate ethical and professional practice.
  • 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