Bachelor of Policing (Prosecutions)

The course aims to:

  • increase the professional capabilities of the advocate, prosecutor or adjudicator;
  • develop the existing knowledge and experience of practitioners;
  • foster critical reflection upon those ethical, legal and practical issues which impact upon a case before the course or other tribunal;
  • provide formal recognition of the unique professional advocacy role of the police prosecutor.

    • Enrolment through

    Goulburn Campus

    Study mode

    Distance education

    Normal course duration

    1.5-2 years part-time

    Commences

    Autumn or Spring Session

    Admission criteria

    Applicants normally must have completed the Diploma of Policing, Diploma of Applied Policing, or the equivalent; or five or more years as a NSW Police Service Police Prosecutor or the equivalent.

    Course requirements

    The Bachelor of Policing (Prosecutions) requires the completion of at least five subjects:

  • JST201 Criminal Law and Process
  • JST202 Evidence and Procedure
  • JST303 Ethics and Professional Practice
  • JST313 Investigative Interviewing
  • [ ] Elective
    •

    Students admitted on the basis of professional experience may be required to take up to three additional subjects. Completion of the NSW Police Service Prosecutors Course or its equivalent is a requirement for graduation from the course.

    Course structure

    Semester 1 (Autumn)

    Either

  • [ ] Additional subject if required
  • [ ] Additional subject if required

    • or

  • JST201 Criminal Law and Process
  • JST313 Investigative Interviewing


    • Semester 2 (Spring)

  • JST317 Ethics and Professional Practice for Police Prosecutors
  • [ ] Additional subject if required

    • or

  • JST202 Evidence and Procedure


    • Semester 3 (Autumn)

  • [ ] Elective

    • or

  • JST201 Criminal Law and Process

    • and

  • JST313 Investigative Interviewing


    • Semester 4 (Spring)

  • [ ] Elective
  • JST202 Evidence and Procedure

    • Electives

  • LAW307 Legal Issues in Child and Adolescent Welfare
  • LAW401 Youth and the Law
  • LAW411 Mental Health Law and Policy
  • POL106 Government and Police
  • POL303 Organised Crime
  • PSY211 Psychology of Crime
  • PSY313 Psychology and the Legal System
    •

    Additional subjects

    If required additional subjects may be selected from any subjects listed for study under the Bachelor of Policing.

    Inquiries

    Student Advisor
    Philip Walsh
    Telephone: (02) 4823 2661
    Facsimile: (02) 4823 2515
    Email: pwalsh@csu.edu.au