EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES OF ARTS GRADUATES WITH A MAJOR IN CRIMINOLOGY
People who have undertaken a major in Criminology have all the opportunities available to Arts graduates. In addition a major in Criminology provides a relevant background for a broad range of occupations in police, security, courts, government and corrections, including the following:
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POLICING AND SECURITY AGENCIES
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- Policy Research/analyst
- Victoria Police
- Australian Federal Police
- Australian Security Intelligence Organisation
- Australian Customs Service
- Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service
- Australian Department of Defence
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GOVERNMENT
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- Policy Research/analyst
- The Department of Justice
- The Department of Immigration and Citizenship
- Commonwealth Attorney Generals
- Victorian Attorney General
- Ombudsman Victoria
- Local Government
- Australian Institute of Criminology
- Australian Crime Commission
- Law Reform Commission
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COURTS
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- Magistrates, County, Supreme Courts
- Specialist Courts – Drug Courts, Koorie Courts, Neighbourhood Justice Centre,
- Family Courts, Coroner’s Courts
- Victorian State Coroners Office
- Federation of Community Legal Centres
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CORRECTIONS
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- Policy Researcher/analyst
- Department of Corrections
- Community Corrections
- Correctional Officer
- Victorian Institute of Forensic Mental Health
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES
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Non-Governmental Organisations – Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, Victim’s Services, Centre Against Sexual Assault, Statewatch, Reprieve
Post Release and Advocacy Services for Prisoners – Victorian Association for the Care and Resettlement of Offenders, Sisters Inside, Justice Action, Flat Out
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