Doctor of Policing and Security

course overview

The purpose of the course is to provide a coursework doctorate designed to suit the individual educational and professional development requirements of law enforcement and other government security and emergency personnel.

The course will provide practitioners the opportunity to develop research in their own area of expertise and experience which will also add to the body of knowledge in the area of law enforcement and security.

Course outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, graduates will be able to:

demonstrate an understanding of the advantages and disadvantages of a wide range of research methods

design research using these research methods

develop and write a research proposal, ethics approval application, literature review,
description of research methodology and timelines for a major research dissertation

demonstrate an understanding of, and analyse, a range of current and emerging issues in
policing and security

analyse and evaluate a range of Australian and international case studies in policing and
security

demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of the utility of a range of theoretical and
practical approaches to best practice in policing and security

analyse differences and similarities that exist in best practice within law enforcement and
other government security and emergency roles

analyse a range of approaches for implementing change to achieve best practice in
policing and security

demonstrate an understanding of the research and preparation of a research dissertation
including a review of relevant literature, thorough research and advanced analysis

conduct research and reflect on policing problems

Admission requirements

Applicants should hold a relevant Masters degree or significant postgraduate study.

Applicants will be professional people working in law enforcement and other government security and emergency roles.

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

All applicants will be considered for recognition of prior learning on an individual basis.

English Language

Internet Access

Additional Admission Requirements

Applicants must submit a full professional curriculum vitae (CV) with their application form.

The CV should include full details about the applicant's career. It should also provide a list of all professional education and training that they have completed.

This information is required in order to assess the applicant’s professional eligibility for the course and to assess credits that may be awarded for advanced standing on the course.

Academic expectations

For each 8 point subject at CSU, students should normally expect to spend between 140-160 hours engaged in the specified learning and assessment activities (such as attending lectures or residential schools, assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, assignments or examinations). The student workload for some subjects may vary from these norms as a result of approved course design.

Students will be assessed on the basis of completed assignments, examinations, workplace learning, or other methods as outlined in specific subject outlines.

Where applicable, students are responsible for travel and accommodation costs involved in workplace learning experiences, or attending residential schools (distance education students).

enrolment pattern and unit details

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Graduation requirements

To graduate, students must satisfactorily complete 192 points.

Sub courses
English language proficiency
Internet access
Doctor of Policing and Security Units