.jpg)
Elizabeth Stanley editing a student's PhD thesis
Criminologists study criminal behaviour and its causes, and the effects of crime on victims, the community, policing and the criminal justice system. They may work in a policy and/or research role within a justice-related organisation, and may also teach.
He whakamārama
Mahi ai ki te ako i te ahua o te taihara, nga take mo tenei me te aria ki nga parurenga, te hapori, nga pirihimana me te punaha ture taihara. Tera ka mahi ia i roto i tetahi taiao taha matauranga, i roto ranei i tetahi mahi kaupapahere, mahi rangahau ranei i roto i tetahi roopu e whai paanga ana ki te ture.
Entry Requirements
To become a criminologist you need a postgraduate degree in criminology, preferably at Masters level.
Pay
Pay for criminologists varies depends on what type of work they do, and their experience.
Job Outlook
Chances of getting a job as a criminologist are limited because the occupation is small, and new government policy means opportunities are likely to decrease.
