Sarah Vercoe
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Sarah Vercoe is a Queensland-based writer bringing lifestyle, education, and human-interest stories to life for national publications and non-profits. When she’s not writing, she’s lost in a book with her cat by her side.
Blogs by Sarah Vercoe
Criminology salaries in Australia: what can you earn?
Thinking about a career in criminology and wondering how much a criminologist earns? We break down what you can earn over your career and dive into what drives salary differences and earning potential.
Is a criminology degree worth it in Australia?
A criminology degree can take you well beyond the obvious – into cybercrime, policy, research, fraud, corrections and more. Along the way, you’ll learn to question assumptions, untangle complex problems and see crime and justice in a whole new light.
What is a Bachelor of Criminology?
Criminology is about a lot more than profiling serial killers à la Jodie Foster in The Silence of the Lambs. Find out what you’ll actually study in a Bachelor of Criminology and where it could take you.
What is criminology? Your introduction to the field
New to criminology? Learn what the field studies, why crime happens, what criminologists do and how this knowledge can shape policing, policy, justice and prevention.
What is a Master of Criminology?
Thinking about postgraduate study in criminology? Whether you're already working in the justice sector or changing careers, this guide explains what a Master of Criminology involves and who it's best suited to.
A day in the life of a criminologist in Australia
Wondering what working as a criminologist looks like from the inside? Criminologist Dr Wayne Petherick shares what the role actually involves, including the good, the challenging and everything in between.
Is a short counselling course worth it?
Find out what a counselling short course can offer, who it's best suited to, and whether it's the right starting point for you.
Is a counselling degree worth it in Australia?
A counselling degree can be personally rewarding, but it also requires time, money and emotional commitment. This guide looks at what you'll gain from studying and whether the career it leads to is the right fit for you.