Insights blog
Stories, advice and support to guide your online study path
Careers & industry
Psychology vs criminology: which career is right for me?
Our criminology student advisor Amina Ahmed breaks down the differences between these two fields, helping you figure out which one feels like the right path for the kind of work you want to do.
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.
Criminology vs criminal justice: what’s the difference?
Comparing criminology vs criminal justice? Both fields explore crime and society, but from different angles. Here, we compare what you’ll study, where each can lead and which path may suit you.
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.
Law jobs and career pathways in Australia
What can you do with a law degree? From corporate law to business, community or politics, here’s a look at the places a career in law could take you.
Career progression in law explained
Where could law take you in the future? Learn how you could shape your legal career and read about the steps, skills and study that could help you reach your career goals.
Lawyer salaries in Australia: how much can you earn?
Find out how much lawyers earn in Australia, from graduate pay through to partner level, plus a law dean’s refreshingly honest take on chasing the money.
Criminal justice careers in Australia: roles you can pursue
Studying will help you unlock many different careers in criminal justice, from youth justice to community corrections, policy and beyond. Explore your options with our criminal justice career guide.
Courses & the study experience
Criminology jobs and career pathways in Australia
Explore criminology careers in Australia, from policy and advocacy to research and corrections. See where a criminology degree could lead.
Entry requirements for criminology degrees in Australia
Is an ATAR the only way into a criminology degree? Not necessarily. Our student advisor Amina Ahmed compares entry requirements across undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
Alternative pathways into a criminology degree
There’s more than one way into a criminology degree. Student advisor Amina Ahmed explains the available criminology pathways and how to find one that suits your circumstances.
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 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.
Law internships and work experience: how to get started
Wondering how law students gain practical experience? Here's how internships, clerkships and other opportunities work, when they happen and how they can help launch your legal career.
How to study law online in Australia
Law course specialist Luan Koay is here to tell you everything about studying law online, including what it's like, how it differs to the on-campus experience, and which courses you can access.
Law degrees explained: understand your study options
Trying to understand how law degrees work in Australia? This guide explains common law qualifications, law course structures, core subjects, electives, majors and career outcomes, with guidance from student advisor Luan Koay.
Study & life hacks
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.
Revealed: What kind of learner are you? (And courses to match)
Are you looking to study, but struggling to choose a course? Our learning styles play a big role, not only in how we learn, but in what we might be drawn to study. Find out what kind of learner you are, and discover short courses and degrees to match!
Why you owe it to yourself to study
You’ve seen others follow their passions into study, striding from an “I might” to an “I will” with apparent ease. But as for yourself? There’s a niggling doubt. A feeling of “I could never”. What if you could? Here’s why you should.
Your guide to university scholarships in Australia
You don't have to be an academic superstar to get a university scholarship in Australia. Find out more about the different opportunities that are out there, because you could be eligible
How does HECS work? The ultimate guide
If you’re thinking about enrolling in a uni course, you’ve no doubt considered getting a HECS-HELP loan. But how the HECS does the scheme actually work? Here's everything you need to know.
What self-education expenses can you claim at tax time?
An accountant shares the ins and outs of getting your tax done – including what you can and can’t claim if you're studying for work.
Boost your success with a study support network
Everyone needs support when pursuing something new, like studying. But you might not know how much it benefits you.
How to make friends at uni when you study online
Sure, you won’t see your classmates every week as an online student, but you can still build meaningful, lifelong friendships. Here’s where to find them.