ATS3941 Police leadership and professional practice
Faculty of Arts
ATS3941 Police leadership and professional practice is a level 3, 12-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts. It isn't offered in 2026. It needs ATS2458, ATS2469, ATS2552, ATS2553 and ATS2555.
- Credit points
- 12
- Offered in 2026
- Other periods
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 288 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ATS3941
After ATS3941
No unit lists ATS3941 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Available to BCrim & Policing students who have completed all second-year requirements and have been accepted into the Victorian Police Academy.
Overview
In this unit you will explore some applied skills necessary for contemporary police practice such as reflective practice, communication, cultural awareness, interpersonal skills, conflict resolution, empathy, building an awareness of cognitive bias. Police are required to apply critical thinking and sound judgment to decision-making practices in changing and challenging social environments. Students will investigate the professional and leadership skills that contribute to being an effective police officer. The knowledge and skills gained from this unit will support students in their professional development, effective communication, leadership and professionalism within the police force and the community.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Trimester 2 | Clayton | Online |
Assessment
- Video presentationPresentation60%
- Reflective essayWritten40%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
understand the role of critical thinking in contemporary policing practice, and effectively apply critical thinking strategies to produce sound decisions and judgements;
- 2
communicate effectively to a range of different audiences, applying communication techniques and strategies relevant in contemporary policing practice;
- 3
apply the scholarship of professional policing practice to authentic policing challenges to generate professional insights;
- 4
demonstrate effective interpersonal skills and relevant for contemporary policing practice.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 288 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Ross Hendy
- Dr Kathryn Benier
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Kathryn Benier
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ATS3941?
You need ATS2458, ATS2469, ATS2552, ATS2553 and ATS2555 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
When is ATS3941 offered?
ATS3941 has no offerings listed in the 2026 handbook.
How much work is ATS3941?
The handbook expects about 288 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ATS3941 have an exam?
No. ATS3941 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.