Program Overview
The Police Studies at University of Tasmania is a Master programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Police Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: EUR 29,250 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: Hobart, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Police Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Contemporary Policing
- Advanced Policing Practices
- Criminological Theory & Practice
- Politics of Terrorism and Counter-terrorism
- Challenges to Governance
- Advanced Political Research
- Advanced Policing Practices
- Advanced Topics in Policing
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Students are normally expected to have a minimum of a bachelor degree from the University of Tasmania or from another university or tertiary institution which is deemed equivalent, and a level of English equivalent to a score of 6.0 on an IELTS test. In exceptional circumstances the Faculty may admit a person with some other tertiary qualification and relevant employment experience.\xc2\xa0
Students seeking entry into postgraduate courses based on employment experience only (i.e. no bachelor degree), will generally only be allowed entry at Graduate Certificate level.
Direct entry for admission is approved subject to successful completion of 100% of coursework units with Distinction average prior to progression to thesis unit/s, is required for articulation to the this Masters.
Students who do not achieve at Distinction level in coursework components, but nonetheless complete 100% of units will be able to exit with a Graduate Diploma.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 29,250 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: EUR 29,250 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Tasmania directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Tasmania
University of Tasmania
Tasmania, Australia
The University of Tasmania (UTAS) is a public research university, primarily located in Tasmania, Australia. Founded in 1890, it is Australia's fourth oldest university. Christ College, one of the...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months