Postgraduate training for NSW police officers is on the increase, as nearly 200 officers accept awards in a range of specialist degrees from Charles Sturt University (CSU) at a graduation ceremony in Sydney tomorrow.

Graduates from courses in fire and fraud investigation and police prosecution will join the latest graduates from CSU's Diploma of Policing Practice, the entry level degree now compulsory for all NSW police recruits, in tomorrow's (Tuesday 31 October) ceremony.

Dean of CSU's Faculty of Arts, Professor Ross Chambers, who oversees CSU's policing program, said there has been a significant increase in demand for high-level postgraduate training from serving police in the last 12 months.

"Working closely with the NSW Police Service through our School of Policing at Goulburn, the University has developed a high level of expertise in police education with 3 500 police currently studying CSU courses," he said.

"The growth in demand for postgraduate courses in fields such as investigations and criminal intelligence, is indicating a change in policing where the pursuit of higher degrees and continuing professional development are seen as the norm rather than the exception.

"Another encouraging trend is the broader range of recruits, including more experienced entrants from a range of career backgrounds, that our programs are attracting. This is helping maintain the high standard of policing the community expects," Professor Chambers said.

The Sydney graduation is the fourth CSU policing graduation ceremony this year with previous events held at the NSW Police Academy in Goulburn and in Manly for graduates of CSU's Australian Graduate School of Police Management. Police in all states of Australia are enrolled in CSU policing courses along with officers from Hong Kong.

NSW Supreme Court Judge The Hon Mr Justice Barry O'Keefe will deliver the occasional address to graduates and guests. NSW Police Commissioner Peter Ryan will present the Diploma of Policing Practice to those who have successfully completed their constable training, joined by fellow senior police officers and CSU Vice-Chancellor Professor Cliff Blake as official guests.