Doctor of Policing and Security

Admission requirements

Applicants must hold either a Master degree by research; a four-year Honours degree (First class or Second Class (Division 1)); or a Master degree by coursework that required the completion of a thesis in which the applicant demonstrated exceptional ability in conducting their research project. Students who hold a Master degree by coursework may also apply, but acceptance will be based on their ability to demonstrate that they have the scholastic aptitude to undertake research at doctoral level and may require them to undergo a probationary period of up to three years before being approved to commence their research.

Applicants will be professional people who have a background in law enforcement (which includes compliance and regulatory work), or government, military or private security services.

Enrolment requires approval by the Dean on the advice of the Course Coordinator.

Applicants can only be considered for recognition of prior learning for specific subjects after the presentation of a documented case that shows that such learning equates to doctoral level study.

Additional admission requirements

Applicants must submit a full professional curriculum vitae (CV) with their application. The CV should include complete details about the applicant's career. It should also provide a list of all university level education and post-secondary training completed. This information is required in order to assess the applicant's professional eligibility for the course.

English language proficiency

The University has minimum requirements for English language proficiency prior to entry to our courses. Some courses also have a requirement for a higher entry or exit level of English proficiency. More information on English language requirements.

Internet access

CSU places great emphasis on services to its students. It is a leader in the provision of online services and, in particular, the use of the internet in the support of teaching, administration and communications with students.

The online environment is so integrated into all aspects of student life and the learning experience at CSU that the University now assumes that all on campus and distance education students at CSU will have ongoing access to an internet connected computer capable of communicating with CSU online systems.

Students enrolled in Information Technology subjects (i.e. with an ITC subject code) may be required to have additional hardware and/or software that is deemed essential for the completion of the learning activities in that subject.