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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?

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.

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.

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Get ahead of the competition by reading our top tips or follow our online self-led learning pathway.

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

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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.

  • Closing Date: 18/05/2025Location: England – North West.The Police Commissioner is seeking volunteers to join the Independent Custody Visiting scheme in Merseyside to check on the welfare of people detained in police custody. Salary: VoluntaryEmployment type: Independent Custody Visitor Emily Spurrell is responsible for the region’s Independent Custody Visiting scheme, which sees volunteers from the […]
  • Closing Date: 30/09/2025Location: UK Nationwide.Start your journey in Policy and Strategy You will be working at a national level alongside senior leaders, contributing to high-profile work that will shape and influence the strategic direction of the NHS.  Ability to see the ‘big picture’ and uphold the values of the NHS will be crucial as […]
  • Closing Date: 31/03/2025Location: Scotland.About us At Azets, people lie at the heart of what we do. Collaboration and sharing empowers us all to achieve our purpose of making our colleagues, clients and communities lives better every day. With the everchanging economic landscape and advances in technology, there has never been a more […]
  • Closing Date: 28/03/2025Location: England – North West.FULL-TIME TEACHERS / CURRICULUM IMPROVEMENT TEAM LEADER IN VOCATIONAL SOCIAL SCIENCES AND PUBLIC SERVICES (2 FTE) – REF 250380 Up to £48,309 p.a., (plus Band 1 Responsibility Allowance for CIT Leader for suitable candidates: £1,146) Runshaw College is one of the most successful colleges in the country, […]
  • Closing Date: 11/04/2025Location: England – Greater London.Kickstart Your Career in Conservation – No Experience Needed! Are you passionate about protecting nature but unsure where to start? This summer, join Synchronicity Earth and gain real-world experience while making a difference. We believe conservation should be for everyone, no matter your background. You don’t […]
  • Closing Date: 31/03/2025Location: England – South East.Orange Business is the Orange Group division dedicated to businesses and organizations. Our unique history as a telco operator and now an IT services company enables us to support the sustainable digital transformation of enterprise businesses worldwide. The experience and diversity of our 30,000 employees, experts in […]
  • Closing Date: 02/12/2027Location: England – North West. To raise the profile of ICANN by explaining to the community what we do as a charity. Volunteers will also support ICANN with a range of activities and events to raise awareness of the work we do in the local community.   Key Duties Support […]
  • Closing Date: 20/07/2026Location: England – North West. Role To provide one to one advocacy support to clients by accompanying them to benefits assessments and appeals to empower them to get their point across and ensure they receive a fair hearing.  Key Duties 1.    To encourage individuals to speak for themselves, allowing their […]
  • Closing Date: 20/07/2026Location: England – North West. Role To support the training team at ICANN by becoming a patient. Using your health conditions and experience to allow students to gain knowledge and ask questions in order to understand benefit assessments.  Key Duties Communicate with students appropriately and openly.Feel comfortable to be able […]
  • Closing Date: 20/07/2026Location: England – North West. Role To support the social media administrator with the planning, design and delivery of ICANN content across all social media platforms.                                                  […]
  • Closing Date: 21/09/2025Location: England – North West.Our practical conservation work parties at Wigan Flashes are a great opportunity to help us maintain this wonderful reserve and improve it for the wildlife living there. Activities could include path work, fencing, coppicing or wetland management work.You can develop your conservation skills or just enjoy […]
  • Closing Date: 03/05/2025Location: England – North West.Become a bog guardian! Help us to restore and maintain valuable lowland raised bog habitats on 2 different sites in the Greater Manchester area. We carry out seasonal tasks such as – planting mossland plants, scrub clearance, invasive species control, biological surveys and path/boundary maintenance. We […]
  • Closing Date: 30/04/2025Location: England – North West.Key Tasks Carry out all reasonable instructions from senior staff promptly and enthusiastically;Undertake certain elements of fee earning work under supervision;Acquiring and maintaining legal knowledge through training and development activity and ensuring compliance with professional development requirements of Regulator;To become confident in dealing with clients and […]
  • Closing Date: 21/03/2025Location: England – North West.This is a new and exciting opportunity for someone with a keen interest in politics to support the Leader of the Labour Group and the elected members of the Labour Group in Salford. As a Political Assistant your role will involve providing the Leader of the […]
  • Closing Date: 30/03/2025Location: England – North West.About Us At Salford City Council, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional services that enhance the quality of life for our community. Our commitment to excellence, integrity, and innovation drives everything we do. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive environment where every team member […]
  • Closing Date: 08/04/2025Location: England – East Midlands.Our client is a professional body for building engineers in the United Kingdom and overseas. Enabling a professional construction sector that works to create better, safer, and more sustainable buildings that enhance people's lives.   Our Mission Our client is a unifying voice within the construction sector. […]
  • Closing Date: 19/03/2025Location: England – North West.In 2019/20, 14,000 volunteers gave 3.1 million hours of their time and sold items totalling £15million. These funds are helping us start new clinical trials and research treatments as we speak.   If you volunteer at a Cancer Research UK shop, you too could make a real difference to what we can […]
  • Closing Date: 02/04/2025Location: England – North West.British heart foundation in Ormskirk are looking for volunteers for various roles. Follow the provided link and apply for your desired role from the list below:Opportunities > British Heart Foundation Sales floor volunteerCash desk volunteerMusic and entertainment department volunteerVisual merchandising volunteer Please note, this advert may […]
  • Closing Date: 31/03/2025Location: England – Greater London.Two Year Training Contract – posts available in October 2025 and October 2026 Bhatt Murphy has opportunities for trainee solicitors starting in October 2025 and October 2026. The contracts will generally be for two years, but there may be some adaptability depending on the needs of […]
  • Closing Date: 31/03/2025Location: England – Yorkshire and the Humber.Autumn 2025 Qualifying Solicitor Programme (QSP) – Training Contract We’re thrilled to announce our Autumn 2025 Training Contract through our Qualifying Solicitors Programme (QSP), offering an exciting opportunity for aspiring solicitors to launch their careers with our award-winning law firm. You'll gain experience across […]

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