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Discover – What can I do with my degree?

Criminology naturally aligns itself with careers related to the criminal justice system. Probation services, prison officers, police officers, restorative justice, working with victims of crime. Many criminology students also consider roles in the civil service, youth and community services, research, the legal sector, social work or teaching. Remember, you can also explore careers that don’t directly relate to your degree. Did you know that over 80% of graduate employers will recruit from any degree discipline?

What can I do with a Criminology degree?

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Other popular career options for Criminology students

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Explore the career paths of other EHU criminology graduates

Be inspired and build your network
Need help deciding?

View our career discovery tools to begin your career planning journey and plan for your future. 

Develop – Developing skills and experience

If you already have some career ideas, the next step will be to develop your skills and gain some experience to build your confidence and increase your knowledge. You may want to consider volunteering, part-time work or undertaking a placement to increase your chances of gaining graduate employment after completing your degree. It’s also a great way to try-out career paths to see what you enjoy and if it’s a good fit for you.

What skills do I need?

Find out more about our graduate attributes and the skills graduate employers look for
How can I develop my skills?

Ways you can develop your skills and enhance your employability offer to future employers
How can I gain experience?

Information about placements, volunteering and work-based learning
Interested in a work placement?

Browse the Careers portal, and complete resource pathways to help develop your knowledge and confidence around securing a work experience opportunity.

Compete – Getting ready to apply for work or postgraduate study

When you know what you want to do and you’re ready to apply, we have all the tools, tips and advice right here. You can also use this information to help you if you’re at an earlier stage of your career thinking and are applying for part-time work or work placements.

Complete this short online learning pathway to find out where to search online and get faster and more relevant job search results. Then search and apply for all opportunities on our vacancy portal or placements on InPlace.

Online learning pathway – Job SearchingBrowse opportunities on the Careers Portal

Your go-to guide, including examples and templates to get you started.

CV and application adviceReview your CV online using CareerSet

Get ahead of the competition by reading our top tips, or practising online or in-person

Interview advice

Practice using our online tools or book a mock interview with a Careers Adviser.

Practice online interviews and assessments at Graduates FirstBook a mock interview

How to decide if postgraduate study is right for you, what you should consider and how to apply.

Our top tips and advice

Live opportunities

Take a look at the latest part-time jobs, placements, volunteering opportunities and graduate vacancies that may be of interest to Law, Criminology and Policing students. Select any of the following opportunities to find out more and apply, or search for other opportunities on our vacancy portal.

  • Project Officer – Deafblind Scotland
    Closing Date: 06/07/2026Location: Scotland. This is a remote job.BASE: You’ll spend most of your time travelling across Fife, with the flexibility to work from home and occasional catchups in the office at Deafblind Scotland Learning & Development Centre, 1 Neasham Drive, Kirkintilloch.CONTRACTED HOURS: Full time 35 hours per week, with flexibility for […]
  • Literacy Support Volunteer (Virtual) – The Literacy Pirates
    Closing Date: 30/11/2026Location: Remote We take children on voyages as readers and writers. Volunteer with us to join the adventure!    Who are Literacy Pirates?    Through our term-long after-school programmes, we develop the literacy, confidence and perseverance of children aged 9-13 who are falling behind in school and have fewer opportunities in their personal lives, […]
  • National Graduate Programme – Economic Crime – Dorset – Police Now
    Closing Date: 13/06/2026Location: UK Nationwide.For every ambition. Every action. Every change.If you’re ready to step into a role where your decisions make a real difference to people’s lives and the communities you serve, this is where your journey begins.As a Times Top 100 Graduate Employer, our two-year programme is designed to train […]
  • Field Technical Support Assistant Manager – Office for National Statistics
    Closing Date: 16/06/2026Location: UK Nationwide.Job summaryThe Office for National Statistics (ONS) is the UK’s largest producer of official statistics, covering a range of key economic, social and demographic topics.These include measuring changes in the value of the UK economy, estimating the size, geographic distribution, and characteristics of the population, and providing indicators […]
  • Survey Enquiry Line Call Agent – Office for National Statistics
    Closing Date: 17/06/2026Location: UK Nationwide.Job summaryDo you have excellent communication and organisational skills? Have you got a good eye for detail? If so, this might be the role for you!The Office for National Statistics (ONS) is the UK’s largest producer of official statistics, covering a range of key economic, social and demographic […]
  • Casual Customer Service Assistant – Sefton Council (Meadows Leisure Centre) – Part Time Jobs & Volunteering Opportunities – Advertised By Edge Hill Careers
    Closing Date: 17/06/2026Location: England – North West. Employer: Sefton Metropolitan Borough CouncilSalary: Grade C SCP 4 £25,185 pro rata (£13.41 p/h)Location: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council, Meadows Leisure CentreContract: CasualWorking Pattern: Part TimeDBS Check: NoClosing Date: 17/06/2026 at 23:59Reference: COMM/26/337654For the role of Customer service Assistant, applicants must possess excellent communication and interpersonal […]

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