Associate Degree
Adopts a contemporary approach to the education of practitioners in the areas of policing and corrections.
Students will develop an understanding of the theory and research that informs policing practice and offender management, as well as excellent academic literacy skills, including cultural awareness. The course facilitates students' practical skills and provides opportunities to apply learning.
Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level
This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 6 Associate Degree Award.
Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.
The following course-specific admission requirements are mandatory and must be satisfied by all applicants. These requirements are in addition to or supersede the minimum requirements outlined within the Academic admission requirements band section below.
All applicants are required to meet the admission requirements of the Western Australian Police or the Department of Corrective Services. Applicants who have previously completed equivalent police or corrections training in another jurisdiction will be considered for entrance.
Admission requirements for WA Police can be found at www.stepforward.wa.gov.au.
Admission requirements for Corrective Services (Community Corrections Officer, Youth Custodial Officer, Youth Justice Officer or Prison Officer) can be found at https://www.wa.gov.au/organisation/department-of-justice/working-corrections.
All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
* Further information can be found on the Study course entry page.
For international students, requirements include your secondary school results.
English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
* Further information can be found on the Study course entry page.
This course links closely with the WA Police Academy and the Department of Corrective Services, giving students the opportunity to participate in relevant practical training and providing a career pathway into policing or corrections. The course also provides a unique career development opportunity for those working in the area of policing, security, public safety, custodial corrections or community corrections. Students are able to apply their existing knowledge of policing and/or offender management to their learning and develop their academic literacy skills with a high level of support. These skills include understanding and applying research, academic writing and critical thinking.
Possible future job titlesPolice Officer, Community Corrections Officer, Parole Officer, Youth Justice Officer, Research & Policy Officer, Youth Custodial Officer, Prison Officer
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