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Careers and Opportunities

Add more flexibility to your degree

With StudyFlex, you choose how to study your subjects – online, on campus, or a mix of both.

Great news – this is offered as a Flex major or minor at select campuses. That means at least half of the subjects in this major or minor are Flex subjects. Wherever you find them, whether they’re in a Flex major or minor or in a full StudyFlex course, our Flex subjects let you choose between studying online or on campus. It’s the perfect way to get the best of both worlds.

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Career opportunities in crime, justice and legal studies

Career pathways

Crime, justice and legal studies builds skills in research, problem solving and communication to prepare you for a career in a range of industries.

Possible roles include:

  • Criminologist
  • Human rights advocate
  • Mediator
  • Community legal educator
  • Research and policy developer

Future employers

Potential employers of crime, justice and legal studies graduates include:

  • Victorian Police Association
  • RSPCA
  • Legal Services Commission
  • Department of Justice
  • Law firms
  • Department of Health and Human Services

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