INTRODUCTION
Zero tolerance, policing protests, transnation crime, police
culture, forensic psychology, community policing and social
deviance are just a small sample of the topics examined in
the Bachelor
of Social Science (Police Studies) degree. It is designed
to give students high-quality social science training together
with specific knowledge and skills of policing. Graduates
with this degree will have the following:
- to understand and analyse complex issues concerning police
practice in contemporary society
- to understand the changing roles and expectations of police
in the context of a changing society
- to articulate the interaction between theory and practice
in police studies
- to develop a broad array of intellectual, practical and
professional capabilities
- to develop critical, analytical and communication skills
- to organise and conduct research projects
The School of Government also offers three postgraduate coursework
programs in Police Studies at the Hobart campus:
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
There are exciting possiblities for graduates with a Bachelor of
Social Science (Police Studies) degree. The degree provides a quality
academic base for those considering careers in policing. For serving
police officers, the acquistion of tertiary qualifications is clearly
becoming advantageous for career advancement. Indeed, the Department
of Police and Public Safety Tertiary Education Assistance Scheme
(which involves Commissioner's scholarships and interest-free loans)
are incentives for current police officers to undertake university
study.
" As a graduate of the University of Tasmania, I recognise
the importance of tertiary education and I commend to you the Bachelor
of Social Science (Police Studies) degree." Richard McCreadie, Commissioner, Tasmania Police.
LINKS WITH OTHER DEGREE COURSES
You can apply to transfer to the Bachelor of Social Science (Police
Studies) degree. If you are currently studying for another degree you will be able to apply for entry into the fourth year BA(Hons)
degree in either Public Policy or Political Science (subject to
achieving required results) if you have studied one of these majors
and finished the Bachelor of Social Science (Police Studies) degree.
After honours, you can complete a Master of Arts or PhD. Through
the partnership between the University and the Tasmanian Department
of Police and Emergency Management, specific research tasks are undertaken
for Tasmania Police and other law enforcement agencies. At the completion
of your degree you will also be able to apply for entry to one of
the postgraduate coursework programs offered by the School of Government.
These are the Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and the Master
of Police Studies, International Politics, Regional Development
Policy, Public Policy and Public Administration (International).
SCHOLARSHIPS
The University of Tasmania has a very generous program
of both academic scholarships and access scholarships. Tasmania
Scholarships are valued between $3,000 per year and $10,000 per
year and are available to students entering the Faculty of Arts
for the duration of a degree course. Generous sponsors also provide
a range of scholarships on an ongoing basis to encourage students
in their study at UTAS. Access scholarships are available for students
who need financial assistance.
Commonwealth Learning Scholarships provide $4,000 a year for four
years for rural and regional students leaving home to study and
$2,000 per year for four years for other students from low socio-economic
circumstances. The University has recently introduced a program
of overseas scholarships fro those students who whish to study at
an international university during their UTAS degree. These are
valued at arounc $1,000. The faculty will provide an aditional $1,500
for successful applicants. The Tasmania Scholarships brochure,
which is published each July, gives information on what is offered
in the next academic year. You can get a copy either from the Tasmania
Scholarships Office at the University on (03) 6226 2521or on the
web at www.scholarships.utas.edu.au or from the careers adviser
in your school.
FURTHER
INFORMATION
Dr Robert Hall
Police Studies Coordinator
Telephone: 03 6226 2319
Fax: 03 6226 2864
Email: H.R.Hall@utas.edu.au
Website: www.utas.edu.au/courses
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