Queensland police entry does not require a university degree
Queensland Police say a degree is not an entry requirement to become an officer, though some specialist roles, such as in forensics, require qualifications.
Aspiring Queensland police officers do not need a university degree to join the service, according to the Queensland Police Service (QPS).
In a recent entry in its "QPS FAQ" video series, the service said tertiary study can help applicants build useful educational and life experience, but it is not a requirement for becoming a police officer.
The QPS noted that some specialist roles are different. Because of the technical nature of the work, certain positions require qualifications. As an example, it said some roles within its Forensic Services Branch favour applicants with a background in one or more of the core sciences: chemistry, cell biology, plant biology, biochemistry or molecular biology.
The video did not detail other entry requirements or specific qualifications for other specialist roles. People considering a career in policing are encouraged to check the QPS recruitment information for current requirements.
Video: QueenslandPolice.
Key questions
- Do you need a degree to become a Queensland police officer?
- No. The Queensland Police Service says a degree is not an entry requirement, although tertiary study can help build valuable educational and life experience.
- Which Queensland police roles require qualifications?
- Some specialist roles do because of their technical nature. Certain Forensic Services Branch roles favour core sciences such as chemistry, cell biology, plant biology, biochemistry or molecular biology.
- Where can I find other police entry requirements?
- The video did not cover other requirements. Prospective applicants should check the Queensland Police Service recruitment information for current details.