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Study graduate certificate law & justice online with University of South Australia through Open Universities Australia. Explore all degrees, subjects and short courses now.

Crime and Mental Health

Australia and Cyber Intelligence

Cyber Crime and Cyber Policing

Policing Investigations and Intelligence

Applied Contract Law

Understanding Victims and Offenders

Introduction to Legal Studies

Applied Cyber Security

Homicide

Fraud and Cybercrime

This course introduces the principles, approaches and methods of criminal investigation and intelligence work. It is designed to develop an understanding of the roles of investigators and common procedures and tasks performed to progress investigations.  This course is ideal for those who currently work in or intend to work in administration, management, or intelligence roles in criminal justice organisations, including police, courts, correctional services and victim and offender support organisations.  The weekly topics are arranged to follow the sequence of tasks involved in criminal investigations and intelligence work.You will explore procedures covering the recording and drafting of interviews with victims, witnesses and offenders, arrests, identification of victims and suspects, and the latest developments in forensic science.In the later weeks of the course, you will explore the evolution of Australia&#39;s national intelligence and security agencies and be introduced to the various roles each perform in safeguarding Australia&#39;s borders and security interests against terrorist threats. The course is very practical in its delivery, introducing you to the tools, emerging technologies and latest research concerning investigation procedures, crime scene investigation and forensic intelligence.UniSA Online’s 10-week short courses give you the flexibility to up-skill in a certain area, stay current with developments in your field, diversify your knowledge, or even explore a new direction in your career – without having to commit to the time and cost of a full university degree. Delivered 100% online, you’ll be able to study where and when it suits you. Access online academic and student support seven days a week, fit study around work and life commitments, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device.This is a course from UniSA Online’s Bachelor of Criminal Justice.Should your course have an exam it will be scheduled for Australian Central Standard Time or Australian Central Daylight Time, depending on the time of the year.

An introduction to the tools and processes of criminal investigation in Australia. You’ll discover how investigators collect evidence and work a crime scene. Explore the purpose and process of a police interview. Delve into forensics. 

Explore how the law affects and regulates business in Australia. You will gain a basic understanding of the Australian legal system and fundamental legal principles that influence key business areas, such as establishing a business, entering business transactions, and protecting business assets. You’ll also look at the relationship between business and government regulators. The knowledge that you gain in this course will be invaluable in your career, especially in undertaking your business endeavours and professional responsibilities. UniSA Online’s 10-week short courses give you the flexibility to up-skill in a certain area, stay current with developments in your field, diversify your knowledge, or even explore a new direction in your career – without having to commit to the time and cost of a full university degree.  Delivered 100% online, you’ll be able to study where and when it suits you. Access online academic and student support seven days a week, fit study around work and life commitments, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device. This is a first-year course from UniSA Online’s Business degrees. Please note: you are responsible for completing any relevant prerequisite courses before enrolling in this course.Should your course have an exam it will be scheduled for Australian Central Standard Time or Australian Central Daylight Time, depending on the time of the year.

Build a foundation of the essential legal knowledge needed for work in the business world. You’ll cover business structures, contracts, consumer law, and more. Explore the Australian legal system. Unpack legal frameworks that govern business activities.

Business Law

Investigate the legal, ethical and policy issues in Australia and internationally. This course takes an inquiry-based learning approach and is driven by your own curiosity and questions.  Exploring, discussing and questioning, while being open to new ideas is the essence of learning and the basic premise for Inquiry-Based Learning. This course has been designed to guide you through the process of critically exploring resources, considering questions, engaging in discussion with your peers, and reflecting on your learning. UniSA Online’s 10-week short courses give you the flexibility to up-skill in a certain area, stay current with developments in your field, diversify your knowledge, or even explore a new direction in your career – without having to commit to the time and cost of a full university degree.  Delivered 100% online, you’ll be able to study where and when it suits you. Access online academic and student support seven days a week, fit study around work and life commitments, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device. This is a second-year course from UniSA Online’s Bachelor of Public Health degree. Please note: you are responsible for completing any relevant prerequisite courses before enrolling in this course.Should your course have an exam it will be scheduled for Australian Central Standard Time or Australian Central Daylight Time, depending on the time of the year.

Health Law, Ethics and Policy

Gain a broad understanding of the health system in Australia, while tackling specific issues like the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and vaccinations.Explore the social and political influences that impact our health systems. Examine historical and contemporary health initiatives and responses – including those which impact Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.Identify the mechanisms that shape the Australian health system, including financing, levels of government, policy and regulatory frameworks.Gain an understanding of the roles of key health workforce members who are instrumental in its service delivery and identify future roles you could pursue in your career.UniSA Online’s 10-week short courses give you the flexibility to up-skill in a certain area, stay current with developments in your field, diversify your knowledge, or even explore a new direction in your career – without having to commit to the time and cost of a full university degree. Delivered 100% online, you’ll be able to study where and when it suits you. Access online academic and student support seven days a week, fit study around work and life commitments, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device.This is a first-year course from UniSA Online’s Bachelor of Public Health degree.Should your course have an exam it will be scheduled for Australian Central Standard Time or Australian Central Daylight Time, depending on the time of the year.

Learn the ins and outs of health systems and schemes. Discuss current issues such as the National Disability Insurance Scheme and vaccinations. Learn about policy and influences. Study initiatives for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Health Systems and Services

In this course, you’ll investigate the study of crime victims and their interactions with the criminal justice system. Explore who victims of crime are and what it means to be victimised, and re-victimised. Study the impacts of trauma and look at experiences of crime, and legal and criminal justice responses to crime from a victim perspective. Examine the historical origins and modern developments of victimology in Australia and around the world, considering societal definitions of what constitutes victimisation, victims&#39; rights, and relevant legislation that provides avenues for compensation and restoration.  An important focus of the course is the impact of crime upon victims and how the criminal justice and welfare systems respond to victims&#39; needs before, during and after criminal justice processes. You’ll learn about victims&#39; interactions with police, the courts and correctional services and examine how these systems can be improved to enhance opportunities for rehabilitation and just outcomes. UniSA Online’s 10-week short courses give you the flexibility to up-skill in a certain area, stay current with developments in your field, diversify your knowledge, or even explore a new direction in your career – without having to commit to the time and cost of a full university degree.  Delivered 100% online, you’ll be able to study where and when it suits you. Access online academic and student support seven days a week, fit study around work and life commitments, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device. This is a third-year course from UniSA Online’s Bachelor of Criminal Justice degree. Please note: you are responsible for completing any relevant prerequisite courses before enrolling in this course.Should your course have an exam it will be scheduled for Australian Central Standard Time or Australian Central Daylight Time, depending on the time of the year.

Victimology

Advance your understanding of the unenacted and enacted laws relating to partnerships and corporations. In this course, you’ll learn about the different types of business structures and the risks in creating and operating these structures. You’ll learn through real-life examples and case studies and will gain the knowledge to identify risky business dealings, avert liability, and identify situations when it’s appropriate to seek further advice. UniSA Online’s 10-week short courses give you the flexibility to up-skill in a certain area, stay current with developments in your field, diversify your knowledge, or even explore a new direction in your career – without having to commit to the time and cost of a full university degree.  This is a second-year course from UniSA Online’s Accounting degree. When studying this course as a &quot;single subject&quot;, prior knowledge from LAWS 1019 or equivalent will support your success.Delivered 100% online, you’ll be able to study where and when it suits you. Access online academic and student support seven days a week, fit study around work and life commitments, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device. Should your course have an exam it will be scheduled for Australian Central Standard Time or Australian Central Daylight Time, depending on the time of the year.

Companies and Partnership Law

Explore the major areas of employment law, including both common law principles and statute law. There are many &#39;sources&#39; of employment law that provide rights and obligations to both parties in this field. In this course, you’ll gain an insight into what these sources are and will learn how to identify employment law issues in the workplace and provide recommendations to resolve them.   UniSA Online’s 10-week short courses give you the flexibility to upskill in a certain area, stay current with developments in your field, diversify your knowledge, or even explore a new direction in your career – without having to commit to the time and cost of a full university degree.   This is a second-year course from UniSA Online’s HR degree. When studying this course as a &quot;single subject&quot;, prior knowledge from LAWS 1019, BUSS 2081 or equivalent will support your success. Delivered 100% online, you’ll be able to study where and when it suits you. Access online academic and student support seven days a week, fit study around work and life commitments, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device.  Should your course have an exam it will be scheduled for Australian Central Standard Time or Australian Central Daylight Time, depending on the time of the year.

Employment Law

This course explores the intersections between law and psychology. Examine the role of psychology in criminal justice processes, focusing on policing and the court system. Cover a broad range of topics such as investigative psychology, deception, eyewitness research, expert evidence, and jury and judicial decision making. Please note that the course will at times cover topics which you may find disturbing. If you suspect that an aspect of the course will be emotionally challenging for you, please contact a member of the teaching team, who can direct you to appropriate support resources. UniSA Online’s 10-week short courses give you the flexibility to up-skill in a certain area, stay current with developments in your field, diversify your knowledge, or even explore a new direction in your career – without having to commit to the time and cost of a full university degree.  Delivered 100% online, you’ll be able to study where and when it suits you. Access online academic and student support seven days a week, fit study around work and life commitments, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device. This is a third-year course from UniSA Online’s Bachelor of Psychological Science and Sociology degree. Please note: you are responsible for completing any relevant prerequisite courses before enrolling in this course.Should your course have an exam it will be scheduled for Australian Central Standard Time or Australian Central Daylight Time, depending on the time of the year.

Psychology of Investigative and Legal Processes

In this course, you&#39;ll be introduced to the numerous ways cybercriminals use information communication technologies to target computers, systems, people, and organisations in the online world. You’ll learn how digital data can provide crucial evidence to prosecute cybercrime and crimes committed in the physical world. Explore global issues, conventions, treaties, and mutual legal assistance agreements; examine Australian laws relating to crimes against devices and against people, and apply digital forensic processes and investigation steps to various case studies. UniSA Online’s 10-week short courses give you the flexibility to up-skill in a certain area, stay current with developments in your field, diversify your knowledge, or even explore a new direction in your career – without having to commit to the time and cost of a full university degree.  Delivered 100% online, you’ll be able to study where and when it suits you. Access online academic and student support seven days a week, fit study around work and life commitments, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device. This is a third-year course from UniSA Online’s Bachelor of Criminal Justice degree. Please note: you are responsible for completing any relevant prerequisite courses before enrolling in this course.

Cybercrime and Digital Evidence

Explore the field of youth justice. Gain an understanding of the socio-historical and criminological concepts of youth justice and get a broad understanding of the skills and competencies needed to work with young people. The theories, processes, and practices of youth justice present special challenges for practitioners and policymakers unique to working with young people. The course will explore the tension of youth justice as both a social welfare and criminal justice issue. UniSA Online’s 10-week short courses give you the flexibility to up-skill in a certain area, stay current with developments in your field, diversify your knowledge, or even explore a new direction in your career – without having to commit to the time and cost of a full university degree.  Delivered 100% online, you’ll be able to study where and when it suits you. Access online academic and student support seven days a week, fit study around work and life commitments, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device. This is a third-year course from UniSA Online’s Bachelor of Criminal Justice degree. Please note: you are responsible for completing any relevant prerequisite courses before enrolling in this course.Should your course have an exam it will be scheduled for Australian Central Standard Time or Australian Central Daylight Time, depending on the time of the year.

Youth Justice

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