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Charles Sturt University is recognised as a global leader in research and education for professionals in law, law enforcement, investigations, counter-terrorism, emergency management, leadership and security.
Designed to meet the complex challenges faced by professionals in an ever-changing world, our degrees provide intellectual rigour through flexible online delivery. Whether your goal is to start your career, specialise in your field or progress into a management or leadership role, we have industry-recognised degrees to meet your needs.
At Charles Sturt University we are proud of our strong industry partnerships. It is through these connections that we are able to develop and deliver courses through the Australian Graduate School of Policing and Security (AGSPS), Centre for Customs and Excise Studies (CCES), Centre for Law and Justice, and School of Policing Studies (SOPS).
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Anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing
Associate Degree in Policing Practice (ADPP) / NSW Police Force
Customs and border security
Cyber security and investigation
Emergency management and investigation
Fraud and financial crime
Intelligence analysis
Law and criminal justice
Police leadership and management
Policing and public safety
Terrorism and security studies
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Associate Degree in Policing Practice (ADPP) / NSW Police Force
Join the NSW Police Force
Your career in policing starts at Charles Sturt University. Police recruit training in NSW has been a collaborative effort between Charles Sturt University and the NSW Police Force since 1998. This has resulted in a professional and skilled police force able to respond to community needs with integrity, compassion and respect. The first step in joining the team is completing the University Certificate in Workforce Essentials. Career options in this area include sergeant, detective, drug team, tactical response, highway patrol and crash investigation.
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Anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing
Help reduce the risks
Charles Sturt University's anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing courses meet the educational needs of those working within the police, public and corporate sectors who are responsible for leading and managing complex investigation. Charles Sturt University will prepare you to conduct research and contribute to knowledge and practice in your discipline. These courses are suited to those working in, or who wish to work in, compliance, regulation, law enforcement, finance, banking or security fields related to the prevention of money laundering and terrorist financing.
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- Cyber Security
- Graduate Certificate in Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing
- Graduate Certificate in Fraud and Financial Crime
- Graduate Certificate in Intersectionality, Diversity and Inclusion
- Graduate Diploma of Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorist Financing
- Graduate Diploma of Fraud and Financial Crime
- Master of Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorist Financing
- Master of Fraud and Financial Crime
- Doctor of Philosophy
Customs and border security
Protect international borders
A career in customs and border management can really take you places. Offered through the Centre for Customs and Excise Studies (CCES), the world’s leading provider of training and education in the highly specialised areas of customs, excise and border management, our excise and border management courses will prepare you to address practical customs and border issues for a global market. Charles Sturt University's border management and customs administration programs are developed for people engaged with the Australian Border Force and other border agencies, and in businesses involved in cross-border trade in over 180 countries. Career options in this area include customs and border management roles, customs administration and border revenue administration.
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- Cyber Security
- Executive Masters in International Police Leadership
- Graduate Certificate in Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing
- Graduate Certificate in Customs Administration
- Graduate Certificate in Intersectionality, Diversity and Inclusion
- Graduate Diploma of Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorist Financing
- Graduate Diploma of Customs Administration
- Master of Customs Administration
- Master of Terrorism and Security Studies
- Doctor of Philosophy
Cyber security and investigation
Protect valuable information
If you want to develop specialised skills and knowledge that will allow you to tackle contemporary cyber security issues, Charles Sturt University offers degrees designed for law enforcement and information technology professionals that will open up diverse careers in this evolving sector. You could explore law enforcement and corporate protection, or make a global impact as a pivotal member in countering cyber warfare and terrorism. Your career could also lead you to positions in government agencies, defence contractors, healthcare, finance, manufacturing and retail – all of which employ cyber-security professionals to protect valuable information from breaches.
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- Cyber Security
- Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security
- Graduate Certificate in Intersectionality, Diversity and Inclusion
- Graduate Certificate in Terrorism and Security Studies
- Graduate Diploma of Investigations
- Master of Cyber Security
- Master of Emergency Management
- Master of Fraud and Financial Crime
- Doctor of Philosophy
Emergency management and investigation
Respond to emergencies and investigate fires
A career in emergency management involves assessing risks, planning operations and recovery management, and working to ensure the needs of communities are met in times of disaster. Work with a variety of organisations, from public bodies such as local government, emergency and community services, to private industry, including essential services, public utilities, manufacturing industries and the commercial sector. You could also study fire investigation where you’ll learn about current investigative best practice, the physics of fire behaviour and the theories of deviance associated with fire setting. Your study could lead to opportunities in the public sector, insurance companies and fire services.
Intelligence analysis
Explore emerging technologies and your analytical skills
Explore the world of intelligence analysis where you’ll anticipate, prepare for and prevent tomorrow’s threats. You could work in law enforcement, national security, and public or private sectors. This area is experiencing significant growth and there is high demand for skilled professionals.
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- Cyber Security
- Executive Masters in International Police Leadership
- Graduate Certificate in Intelligence Analysis
- Graduate Certificate in Intersectionality, Diversity and Inclusion
- Graduate Certificate in Terrorism and Security Studies
- Graduate Diploma of Intelligence Analysis
- Graduate Diploma of Investigations
- Master of Fraud and Financial Crime
- Master of Intelligence Analysis
- Master of Investigations
- Master of Terrorism and Security Studies
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Doctor of Public Safety
Law and criminal justice
Take a stand for justice
Join the ranks of highly qualified and experienced legal practitioners with a career in law. Delivered by the Centre for Law and Justice, our laws degree is unique, incorporating Indigenous Australian content and cultural competence. You’ll have greater career opportunities in rural and remote regions, as well as metropolitan settings. At Charles Sturt University you’ll also have the opportunity to study and research a range of areas of the criminal justice system, helping you find the ideal starting point for your career in areas such as policing, juvenile justice, corrections and working with refugees. Or you can extend your current skillset to make a significant contribution to the future direction of policies, practices and ethical procedures.
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Fraud and financial crime
Prevent and detect fraudulent operations
Make a difference by working in the fraud and financial crime sector. You’ll work on the deterrence, prevention, detection and investigation of fraud and financial crime in the public, corporate and law enforcement sectors.
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- Cyber Security
- Graduate Certificate in Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing
- Graduate Certificate in Fraud and Financial Crime
- Graduate Certificate in Intersectionality, Diversity and Inclusion
- Graduate Diploma of Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorist Financing
- Graduate Diploma of Fraud and Financial Crime
- Graduate Diploma of Investigations
- Master of Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorist Financing
- Master of Customs Administration
- Master of Cyber Security
- Master of Fraud and Financial Crime
- Doctor of Philosophy
Police leadership and management
Take your place in a leadership position
Charles Sturt University's police leadership courses examine the practical challenges of leadership and management in complex contemporary policing and regulatory professional environments. You’ll develop your executive leadership skills and capability across law enforcement, security and international policing, and build advanced skills in applying research and investigative outcomes to strategic planning and management.
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- Cyber Security
- Executive Masters in International Police Leadership
- Graduate Certificate in Customs Administration
- Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Cultural Competency
- Graduate Certificate in Intersectionality, Diversity and Inclusion
- Graduate Certificate in Leadership and Management (Policing and Security)
- Graduate Diploma of Leadership and Management (Policing and Security)
- Master of Intelligence Analysis
- Master of Leadership and Management (Policing and Security)
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Doctor of Public Safety
Policing and public safety
Protect communities and make a difference
Charles Sturt University's internationalised policing and public safety degree will prepare you to develop your professional practice in this rapidly emerging field. If you’re working in or wish to work in policing, national security and border protection, or responding to the threat of terrorism, this course is for you.
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- Cyber Security
- Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Cultural Competency
- Graduate Certificate in Intelligence Analysis
- Graduate Certificate in Intersectionality, Diversity and Inclusion
- Graduate Certificate in Terrorism and Security Studies
- Graduate Diploma of Intelligence Analysis
- Graduate Diploma of Investigations
- Graduate Diploma of Terrorism and Security Studies
- Master of Investigations
- Master of Terrorism and Security Studies
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Doctor of Public Safety
Terrorism and security studies
Explore counter-terrorism measures
Develop and enhance your leadership capability across complex operations related to terrorism and security. Suited to professionals seeking to work in the areas of counter-terrorism, intelligence, law enforcement and the military, our courses offer important knowledge across terrorism in cyberspace, terrorist financing and resourcing, and illicit network analysis.
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Advance your career
- Cyber Security
- Graduate Certificate in Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing
- Graduate Certificate in Intelligence Analysis
- Graduate Certificate in Intersectionality, Diversity and Inclusion
- Graduate Certificate in Terrorism and Security Studies
- Graduate Diploma of Intelligence Analysis
- Graduate Diploma of Terrorism and Security Studies
- Master of Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorist Financing
- Master of Cyber Security
- Master of Terrorism and Security Studies
- Doctor of Philosophy
All Policing, law, security, customs and emergency management courses
- Associate Degree in Policing Practice
- Bachelor of Border Management
- Bachelor of Criminal Justice
- Bachelor of Emergency Management
- Bachelor of Laws
- Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Criminal Justice
- Bachelor of Policing
- Bachelor of Policing (Investigations)
- Bachelor of Policing and Public Safety
- Undergraduate Certificate in Border Security
- Undergraduate Certificate in Criminal Justice
- Undergraduate Certificate in Emergency Management
- Undergraduate Certificate in International Customs Law
- Undergraduate Certificate in International Trade
- Undergraduate Certificate in Trade and Customs
- University Certificate in Workforce Essentials
- Bachelor of Applied Research (Honours)
- Executive Masters in International Police Leadership
- Graduate Certificate in Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing
- Graduate Certificate in Customs Administration
- Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security
- Graduate Certificate in Ethics and Legal Studies
- Graduate Certificate in Fraud and Financial Crime
- Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Cultural Competency
- Graduate Certificate in Intelligence Analysis
- Graduate Certificate in Intersectionality, Diversity and Inclusion
- Graduate Certificate in Leadership and Management (Policing and Security)
- Graduate Certificate in Terrorism and Security Studies
- Graduate Diploma of Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorist Financing
- Graduate Diploma of Customs Administration
- Graduate Diploma of Ethics and Legal Studies
- Graduate Diploma of Fraud and Financial Crime
- Graduate Diploma of Intelligence Analysis
- Graduate Diploma of Investigations
- Graduate Diploma of Leadership and Management (Policing and Security)
- Graduate Diploma of Terrorism and Security Studies
- Master of Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorist Financing
- Master of Customs Administration
- Master of Emergency Management
- Master of Fraud and Financial Crime
- Master of Intelligence Analysis
- Master of Investigations
- Master of Leadership and Management (Policing and Security)
- Master of Terrorism and Security Studies
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Doctor of Public Safety
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