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"Subjects are written for the needs of the
students foremost"
The Diploma of Policing Practice is designed to
meet the educational needs of people seeking a career in the NSW Police.
Courses are designed to provide an optimum combination of hands-on
practice and theory and ideas to improve that  practice. The Diploma is offered
under an agreement between CSU and the NSW Police to provide recruit
education and focuses on the foundation studies and applied skills
necessary for the modern policing profession.
The Diploma of Policing Practice is generally
studied over two years depending on the study pathway chosen.
There are five pathways available for entry
into the Diploma of Policing Practice:
- on-campus undergraduate - For intakes
into the DPP in May and September 2002 ONLY, Session 1 will be
conducted at the NSW Police College, Richmond. Session 2 of the
course will be conducted at the NSW Police College, Goulburn
(course code KAPP).
- undergraduate by Distance
Education - combines two sessions of home-based study with one
14-week session at the NSW Police College in Goulburn (course code
EADP);
- graduate - requires prior completion
of an undergraduate degree or equivalent and involves attendance on
campus at the NSW Police College in Goulburn for one 14-week session,
preceded by an 80-hour police placement
- CSU's Bachelor
of Justice Studies (Policing) - leads into the graduate entry
pathway;
- the Enabling Program - caters
for applicants who do not meet the academic criteria necessary for entry
to the Diploma or who are unsure of their academic capabilities.
Successful completion of this Program satisfies CSU’s Academic
Eligibility requirements to enter the undergraduate course.
Course structure
The DIPLOMA is studied in two
COMPONENTS:
1st COMPONENT: CSU Student: Sessions 1 & 2
Session 1 can be studied full time on campus or
by distance education
Session 2 is studied full-time at the NSW
Police College in Goulburn
2nd COMPONENT: CSU Student and
Probationary Constable NSW Police: Sessions 3, 4 &
5
Distance Education (DE) study while employed
full-time with the NSW Police.
Undergraduate full time course
structure
Undergraduate
distance education course structure
Graduate course
structure
GENERAL INFORMATION
- All sessions (other than on-campus Session 1
which is 13 weeks) are 14 weeks in duration, with a three-week break
between sessions.
- During the first component, students will
receive an application for employment with the NSW Police - employment
is not guaranteed. Apart from the successful completion of their
studies, students must also satisfy other employment criteria
established by the NSW Police.
During the second
component, Sessions 3, 4 and 5 are completed by Distance Education while
working full-time as a Probationary Constable with the NSW
Police.
NSW Police College, Goulburn
The Police College has a simulated courtroom,
police station and scenario village, with an advanced driver training
facility located close to the campus. The complex serves most of the
education and training needs of the NSW Police - from initial recruitment
to senior executive level.
The objective of the course is to give students
an understanding of the why's of policing, not just the how to. The
course is fully accredited and can be used to obtain an advanced standing
or credit in other relevant courses.
Enabling Program
Charles Sturt University also offers an
enabling program which will assist you to develop your knowledge and
skills in the areas of academic understanding and learning, and effective
reading, writing and communication that are required for success in
tertiary study. Find out more about the enabling program.
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