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Policing, law and security
Stand up for what's right. Whether you want to study security, gain a law degree or advance your career in policing, learn at the cutting edge of criminal justice.
Join the university at the heart of an extensive network of industry partners developing courses to meet today's – and future – challenges. And we deliver them through our specialist centres: the Australian Graduate School of Policing and Security, Centre for Customs and Excise Studies, Centre for Law and Justice, and School of Policing Studies. We also have a dedicated pathway – run with the NSW Police Force – so you can meet the policing requirements to become a cop.
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A counter terrorism course at Charles Sturt puts you at the leading edge of national security operations. You'll gain a theoretical grounding in the cultural and political contexts of terrorism. And develop the sophisticated skills to investigate, track and combat terrorist threats.
Make a difference in the lives of others with a criminal justice degree. Assist those in need, protect communities, serve your fellow citizens. Whether you want to work with victims, help solve or prevent crimes, or rehabilitate criminals, a career in criminal justice has an impact.
Effective border management and customs enforcement is essential to prevent the illicit movement of everything from goods and people, to weapons and drugs. Study a customs course and play your part to keep international trade and travel legal – and Australians safe.
When communities can't cope with a disaster – from floods and fires to chemical spills – they need experts to come to their aid. Study a course in emergency management and help people prevent, mitigate and recover from natural and man-made adversity.
We need experts to analyse, investigate and bring to justice the individuals, corporations and organised crime groups operating in the illicit economy. Our financial crime courses put you at the centre of that endeavour – across public, corporate and law enforcement sectors.
As technology evolves, so do the threats to our security. Study an intelligence analysis course and arm yourself with the skills to interpret data to predict – and prevent – criminal and terrorist activity. Play your part in keeping the nation, businesses and citizens safe.
Law is as multifaceted as the scope of human behaviour. When you study law, you gain skills to solve problems across many areas of life. Challenge yourself to find answers to philosophical and practical questions – in everything from corporate and criminal law to human rights and geopolitics.
A career in policing means doing your bit for the good of your community – and a job where no two days are the same. Our connections with the NSW Police Force and other organisations means that when you study a policing course with us you're part of the policing network from the very start.