Associate Degree in Policing Practice

Entry course for NSW Police

Admission requirements

Criteria

Detailed admission criteria can be found online or in the Admission Eligibility Guide provided in the Associate Degree in Policing Practice information pack. This guide provides important information on the application process, Charles Sturt University and NSW Police Force requirements and scholarships.

Download the Admissions Eligibility Guide [PDF]

Entry to the ADPP is competitive and subject to the needs and priorities of the NSW Police Force at any given time.

To be eligible for employment in the NSW Police Force as a Probationary Constable, you must also satisfy the professional suitability requirements of the NSW Police Force. Further information regarding professional suitability can be obtained by contacting NSW Police Recruitment on 1800 222 122 or visiting police.nsw.gov.au

More information on admission criteria

Detailed admission criteria online

The information and application pack can be obtained by contacting info.csu on 1800 443 306 or by emailing policing@csu.edu.au.

English language requirements

If English is not your first language, you will be required to show documentary evidence of your proficiency in the English language. Applicants are required to have:

  • an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 7.0, with no score below 6.5, or
  • an Adult Migrant English Service (AMES) score of 4.0 in each of the four macroskills categories of the International Second Language Proficiency Rating.

 

Previous studies

Previous studies include:

  • the NSW Higher School Certificate or interstate /overseas equivalent;
  • the International Baccalaureate Diploma;
  • a completed or part completed course of a university, college of advanced education or other accredited tertiary institution;
  • a completed or part completed course of a TAFE college or other accredited post-secondary institution (including TAFE Tertiary Preparation Certificate);
  • an approved Foundation Studies program certificate;
  • completion of undergraduate subjects as an Associate Student with the University or through another University, or Open Universities Australia.

NSW and interstate school leavers are normally selected on the basis of their Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) or interstate equivalent. You may also be admitted on the basis of a strong performance in subjects relevant to your course preferences.

Currently no secondary school subjects are prerequisites for admission to particular CSU courses however some courses assume a certain level of knowledge. This will be specified in the course information if applicable.


Attainment and experience

You may also be admitted to a course based on other attainments and experience. These may include:

  • voluntary or paid work experience;
  • performance in tests and examinations conducted by professional recognised bodies;
  • participation in continuing education programs and/or staff development programs conducted by adult education agencies, consultancies, professional bodies or employers;
  • completion of the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT).

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.

 

http://www.csu.edu.au/courses/undergraduate/policing_practice_adpp

At a glance

Study Mode

Mixed

Where

Goulburn

When

Term 1; Term 2; Term 3

Level

Undergraduate

Duration

Maximum 2 years by mixed mode

International?

NO

Indicative ATAR

N/A

How to apply

Admission code/s

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