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  • CriminologistCriminologists 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.
  • DemographerDemographers analyse the size, characteristics and movement of groups of people. They may specialise in an area that relates to human populations such as health, housing, education, family characteristics, agriculture or economics.
  • EconomistEconomists are interested in the factors that influence the well-being of people and aim to find solutions to improve people's standard of living. This includes studying how financial, labour and trade markets are organised and how they interact.
  • GeographerGeographers study patterns resulting from the relationship between human activities and the Earth's surface.
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  • Market ResearcherMarket researchers organise research surveys for clients then analyse and interpret the survey results, write reports, and make recommendations to their clients based on this research.
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  • Political ScientistPolitical scientists research, study, write, analyse and report on a wide range of political and governmental subjects and areas.
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