Associate Degree of Criminology and Justice (Policing)
Course Code C14
This new two year associate degree course has been developed in partnership with the WA Police Academy with the aim of producing graduates who are equipped with a broad understanding of contemporary issues needed for a new generation of Policing. The course will cover areas of addiction studies, family law, psychology of criminal behaviour, minority groups as offenders and victims to mention a few.
Policing involves many different specialist areas and leadership opportunities for which you will be competitive, based on your enthusiasm and ability in the job.
Course Location and Availability
Campus: Joondalup / Off-campus
Availability: Full-time / Part-time
Duration: 2 years Full-time or Part-time equivalent
Course structure
The Associate Degree in Criminology and Justice (Policing) consists of 240 credit points (16 units).
Year One
Semester Ones
- CRI1101 Australian Criminal Justice System (Law, Police, Courts and Corrections)
- CRI2107 Foundations of Criminal Law
- CRI2105 The Family and Family Law
- ADS1151 Addiction Studies: Fundamental Concepts
Semester Two
- CRI1104 The Psychology of Criminal Behaviour
- CRI1105 Psychology and Criminal Justice
- CRI1106 Minority Groups as Offenders and Victims
- CRI3102 Indigenous Offenders and Victims
Year Two
Semester One
- JUS2221 Law of Evidence 1
- CRI3101 Ethics in Criminal Justice
- CRI2600 Applied Police Procedures
- CRI2601 Traffic Law and Road Safety
Semester Two
- CRI2604 Essential Communication Skills
- CRI3108 Justice and Forensic Science
- CRI2602 Police Operational Safety and Tactics I
- CRI2603 Police Operational Safety and Tactics II
Western Australian Police selection criteria
Associate Degree in Criminology and Justice (Policing) students will be assessed on essential selection criteria while undertaking the course. Students must meet these criteria before being offered employment by Western Australia Police, following completion of the Associate Degree in Criminology and Justice (Policing). Students who do not meet these selection criteria may continue their studies by transfer to the Bachelor of Criminology and Justice.
- Comprehensive integrity check
- Written entrance evaluation to test your written communication, numeracy skills and your practical intelligence
- Realistic job preview
- Physical performance evaluation
- Psychological inventory
- Formal panel interview
- Formal psychological interview
- Final medical examination
- Eyesight test
- Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency in Australia
- Current manual drivers license
- Bankruptcy clearance
Current serving Police Officers
The Associate Degree in Policing will help you develop a broad understanding of contemporary issues facing today's officers. Serving police officers are awarded recognition for prior learning, practical skills and knowledge, and receive credits for up to six subjects. There are flexible study options, including online, which enable you to study at your own pace whist still working full-time. Online learning options open the degree to those who live in remote areas and online lectures mean that study can be flexible around shift work. WAPOL supports the degree and offers study grants for those applicants who qualify.
Professional associations
The Associate Degree of Criminology and Justice (Policing) is recognised by the Western Australian Police. Upon completion of the course and on meeting the selection criteria of the Western Australian Police, students will be offered employment as a probationary constable.
Contact for more information:
Tel: +61 (0)8 6304 5666
E-mail: businessandlaw@ecu.edu.au
