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Policing

Learn more about studying Policing as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Program
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    3 years
  • Program
    Online
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    25,600AUD
  • Start date
    Feb, Jul

Program overview

What Charles Sturt University, Bathurst says about their program:

The Bachelor of Policing from Charles Sturt University is intended for police, and officers in law enforcement agencies with a policing focus, to enhance their professional policing practice and knowledge.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

International applicants must demonstrate the equivalent of Australian Year 12 (Higher School Certificate) in their home country. Specifically:

  • Secondary school completion
  • Course-specific grades
  • Tertiary preparation pathways
  • Case-by-case assessment

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • Completed Bachelor degree
  • May accept least five years of relevant professional work experience in lieu of formal tertiary qualifications.
  • Course-specific prerequisites

English Proficiency

Undergraduate and Postgraduate

  • TOEFL iBT

    60

  • TOEFL PBT

    550

  • Duolingo

    106

  • PTE Academic

    50

Documents required

  • Academic transcripts
  • Application form
  • Bank statements
  • CV
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • English test scores or waivers
  • Motivation letter / Statement of purpose
  • Passport identification page
  • Proof of language proficiency
  • Translations
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Fees and funding

Fee Information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    AUD$25,000-$35,000 per year

  • Postgraduate tuition

    AUD$30,000-$35,000 per year

Funding

International Student Merit Scholarship

This scholarship recognises and rewards excellence for eligible students applying to study at Charles Sturt University. The award provides a 25% tuition fee reduction throughout the entire duration of the course. Applicant must be an international applicant for an eligible course offered at Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Dubbo, Orange, Port Macquarie, and Wagga Wagga campus.

International Student Support Scholarship

The scholarship provides a 10% fee discount for new commencing international students for the duration of their course. Awarded to eligible new commencing international applicants studying in internal/on-campus mode at Albury-Wodonga, Dubbo, Bathurst, Melbourne, Orange, Port Macquarie, Sydney and Wagga Wagga in the approved courses.

Vice-Chancellor International Excellence Scholarship

Awarded to eligible new commencing international applicants, this scholarship is for outstanding students who demonstrate Charles Sturt values and community contributions. It is valued at 50% tuition fee reduction throughout the entire duration of the course. Awarded to eligible new 2026 commencing international applicants studying in internal/on-campus mode at Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Dubbo, Melbourne, Orange, Port Macquarie, Sydney or Wagga Wagga in the approved courses.
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What is the cost of living near Charles Sturt University, Bathurst?

Local figures aren't available yet — values reflect Australia-wide averages.

Category Cost  (in Australian Dollar)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre$2,400
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre$1,900
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)$280
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)$80
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)$40
Monthly public transport pass$160
Monthly grocery basket$550
Coffee shop drink$5
Cinema or cultural event ticket$23
Gym membership$70

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for Charles Sturt University, Bathurst

Many international students will require a visa to study in Australia, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.

Australia student visa requirements