Stand up for what's right. Whether you want to study criminal justice, gain a law degree, become a NSW Police Officer or advance your career in policing or security – we've got the industry-recognised course for you.
Your education is in good hands. Because when you study with us, you study with a global leader in education and research in law, policing and law enforcement, counter-terrorism, emergency management, leadership and security. Our courses are proudly developed with our industry partners. So you’ll graduate ready to meet the real-world, complex challenges of your chosen field. And you’ll learn in 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.
If you are ready to make a difference, you should be a cop with the NSW Police Force.
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Dreaming of a career in the NSW Police Force? Get paid while you train at the NSW Police Force Academy.
From March 2024, while you undertake Session 2 of the Associate Degree in Policing Practice (ADPP) you’ll be employed by the NSW Police Force and earn a salary while you study on campus at the Academy in Goulburn. During the 16-week session at the Academy, you’ll earn $1,360 per week, plus superannuation and allowances. That's approximately $30,894!
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A counterterrorism 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. Study the complex social issues that fuel our criminal justice system. And the key institutions like prisons, policing and courts that combat them. If you want to assist those in need, protect communities and serve your fellow citizens – a career in criminal justice is for you.
Customs and border management play vital roles in the economy, trade and national security of all countries. Learn to prevent the illicit movement of everything from goods and people, to weapons and drugs. Study a customs course and keep international trade and travel legal and safe.
Protect your community and help people when they need it most – during times of crisis. Gain the skills and confidence to coordinate emergency management activities before, during and after a disaster.
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.
Make a difference in your community. Whether you're starting your policing career or building advanced skills. Our connections with the NSW Police Force and other industry organisations means you'll be in demand when you graduate – ready to empower, represent and protect.
