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Discover – What can I do with my degree?

You may want to begin by researching a career directly related to your degree by working for organisations such as a Police Force, the Civic Nuclear Constabulary, the Border Force or the British Transport Police. However, many policing students consider other career paths such as roles linked to the criminal justice sector, rehabilitation of offenders, youth and community work, the legal sector 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?

Becoming a Police Officer

Your degree programme is excellent preparation. The Police Officer job profile on the Prospects website is a great starting point to explore the role in more detail.

Alternatives to Policing

Policing students do also explore other career paths such as other public services

Explore the career paths of other EHU policing 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 SearchingFind opportunities on our vacancy portalSearch and apply for placements via our 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 adviceComplete our online learning pathway – Postgraduate study

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.

  • Business Administration Assistant – Maxwell Hodge Solicitors
    Closing Date: 20/02/2026Location: England – North West.The RoleThis is an excellent opportunity for a Business Administration Assistant to work across key business functions including HR and marketing whilst undertaking an apprenticeship qualification. You will work closely with the Head of HR on several tasks relating to recruitment and staff inductions, engagement and […]
  • Conveyancing Assistant – Maxwell Hodge Solicitors
    Closing Date: 20/02/2026Location: England – North West. The Role We are seeking applications from Legal Secretaries/Assistants ideally with at least 1 years’ experience to effectively assist Fee Earners with Residential Conveyancing matters.Skills/Qualities RequiredEffective administration, organisation, and communication skills.Good time management.The ability to work under pressure.A caring and empathetic approach towards both clients and colleagues.Motivated […]
  • Conveyancing Assistant – Maxwell Hodge Solicitors
    Closing Date: 20/02/2026Location: England – North West. The RoleWe are seeking applications from Legal Secretaries/Assistants with at least 2 years’ experience to effectively assist Fee Earners with Residential Conveyancing matters.To succeed in this role, you will need effective administration and communication skills as well as good time management including the ability to […]
  • Qualified Lawyer – Family Team – Maxwell Hodge Solicitors
    Closing Date: 20/02/2026Location: England – North West.The RoleWe are seeking applications from qualified Legal Executives/Solicitors to join our Family Team. Ideally, we would be looking for someone with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in Family Law, ideally with experience in dealing with more complex financial disputes, who is also seeking a […]
  • Graduate Science Teacher – Graduate Recruitment Bureau
    Closing Date: 04/02/2026Location: UK Nationwide.Ark is a charity that aims to transform children’s lives through education. In the UK, the strongest predictor of how a child will do at school continues to be what their parents do for a living – but why should this be the accepted status quo? By working […]
  • Volunteer Arts and Crafts Assistant – Parkhaven Trust
    Closing Date: 06/07/2026Location: England – North West. Are you; warm, friendly and empathic? Then we need you! We are looking for volunteers to lead or assist us with our arts and crafts sessions at our range of care services in Maghull. Either working in small groups of on a one-to-one basis. Parkhaven […]
  • Volunteer Befriender – Parkhaven Trust
    Closing Date: 06/07/2026Location: England – North West. Are you; warm, friendly and empathic? Then we need you! We are looking for volunteers to visit with and chat to our clients at our range of care services in Maghull. Either meeting and chatting with a group, or one-on-one. Parkhaven Trust is a charitable […]
  • Volunteer Reader – Parkhaven Trust
    Closing Date: 06/07/2026Location: England – North West. Are you; warm, friendly and empathic? Then we need you! We are looking for volunteers to read to our clients at our range of care services in Maghull. Either to small groups of on a one-to-one basis. Parkhaven Trust is a charitable not-for-profit organisation. We […]
  • Volunteer Shopper – Parkhaven Trust
    Closing Date: 06/07/2026Location: England – North West. We need volunteers to accompany/assist in a weekly shop for our tenants in supported living accommodation at Parkhaven Court. Parkhaven Court is part of Parkhaven Trust a charitable not for profit organisation. We provide nursing and day centre services for elderly people and those with […]
  • Volunteer Musician – Parkhaven Trust
    Closing Date: 06/07/2026Location: England – North West. Are you; warm, friendly and have a musical skill? Then we need you! We are looking for volunteer musicians to either sing or play a musical instrument for our clients, this can be in a large group or small group session if you prefer. Parkhaven […]
  • Volunteer Gardener / Grounds Person – Parkhaven Trust
    Closing Date: 06/07/2026Location: England – North West. If you enjoy fresh air, exercise and meeting new people we are looking for volunteers to help our grounds staff with general maintenance, mowing, planting, hedging, woodland conservation, and maintaining our 1 mile pathway. Parkhaven Trust is a charitable not-for-profit organisation. We provide nursing and […]

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