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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 adviceOnline learning pathway – Making applicationsReview your CV online using CareerSet

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

Interview adviceOnline learning pathway – interviews and assessments

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

Practice online tests at Graduates FirstPractice interviews at Shortlist MeBook 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.

  • Dubai Training Contract – Covington & Burling LLP
    Closing Date: 24/10/2025Location: Rest of the world.,UK Nationwide. Trainee Opportunities Completing your training at Covington provides the responsibility and opportunity of a close-knit office, combined with the resources and prestige of a leading international firm. In our Dubai office, you will become an integral member of the team, trusted with meaningful work […]
  • Graduate opportunity within Compliance – The Graduate Recruitment
    Closing Date: 03/10/2025Location: England – East Midlands. OVERVIEW TO COMPANY: Our client is a privately owned company with an outstanding reputation amongst clients and the wider utilities industry. They have seen immense growth year on year, with offices located around the UK, providing an innovative approach to their clients nationally. They have […]
  • 2026 Police Now National Graduate Programme – Neighbourhood – Suffolk – Police Now
    Closing Date: 05/09/2025Location: England – East. For every ambition, every action, every change. If you are ready to step into a role where your decisions shape real lives and communities, this is where your journey begins.Our two-year programme is designed to develop diverse graduates, from any degree, who want to build trust, […]
  • Bristol Solicitor Apprenticeship 2026 – RPC
    Closing Date: 26/01/2026Location: England – South West.Our Solicitor Apprenticeship (level 7) helps build the foundations of a successful career as a solicitor, with the training and support you'll need to excel. The next intake will join our Bristol office in September 2026.The six-year programme combines learning and study to help our apprentices […]
  • Training Contract – September 2028/March 2029 (Law and Non-Law Finalists and Graduates) – Slaughter and May
    Closing Date: 28/11/2025Location: England – Greater London. Our training contract is designed to offer you the breadth of experience and training needed to become a multi-specialist, equipped to advise on a broad range of legal matters. You will be given responsibility from an early stage and the opportunity to work alongside partners, […]
  • Milton Keynes Spring Vacation Scheme 2026 – Dentons
    Closing Date: 07/12/2025Location: England – South East. We are Dentons. The world’s largest global law firm. With more than 12,500 people in 80+ countries around the world, we have unique breadth, depth and diversity. Alongside our award-winning global work, we are committed to a culture of innovation, giving back and inclusion.  Dentons […]
  • Middle East Trainee Solicitor Programme 2027 & 2028 – Dentons
    Closing Date: 30/01/2026Location: Rest of the world.,UK Nationwide. We are Dentons. The world’s largest law firm. With more than 12,500 people in 80+ countries around the world, we have unique breadth, depth and diversity. Alongside our award-winning global work, we are committed to a culture of innovation, giving back and inclusion.  Dentons […]
  • Scotland Trainee Solicitor Programme 2028 – Dentons
    Closing Date: 31/03/2026Location: Scotland. We are Dentons. The world’s largest law firm. With more than 12,500 people in 80+ countries around the world, we have unique breadth, depth and diversity. Alongside our award-winning global work, we are committed to a culture of innovation, giving back and inclusion.  Dentons is designed to be […]
  • Milton Keynes Trainee Solicitor Programme 2028 – Dentons
    Closing Date: 31/01/2026Location: England – South East. We are Dentons. The world’s largest global law firm. With more than 12,500 people in 80+ countries around the world, we have unique breadth, depth and diversity. Alongside our award-winning global work, we are committed to a culture of innovation, giving back and inclusion.  Dentons […]
  • London Trainee Solicitor Programme 2028 – Dentons
    Closing Date: 31/01/2026Location: England – Greater London. We are Dentons. The world’s largest global law firm. With more than 12,500 people in 80+ countries around the world, we have unique breadth, depth and diversity. Alongside our award-winning global work, we are committed to a culture of innovation, giving back and inclusion.  Dentons […]
  • Community & Programme Coordinator – iDEA Foundation
    Closing Date: 11/09/2025Location: England – Greater London. About the role We’re looking for an empathetic, proactive Community & Programme Coordinator to join our mission-driven team. You’ll be the vital bridge between our ambitious vision and day-to-day execution. This role directly contributes to our goal of 10 million annual iDEA badge achievements by […]
  • Helpline Volunteer (Manchester-based and remote) – LGBT Foundation
    Closing Date: 09/09/2025Location: England – North West.,Virtual or Homebased.,Hybrid. Our helpline has been running for many years, and we celebrated our 50th year of delivery in January 2025. We are currently looking for new volunteers to join our team at this exciting time! Our helpline is a national service, and we receive […]
  • 2026 Summer Vacation Scheme – Covington & Burling LLP
    Closing Date: 16/01/2026Location: England – Greater London. Our Winter and Summer vacation schemes are a great way for students to really learn about the firm, its people and decide if a career at Covington is for them. Over our two-week Vacation Schemes, students have the opportunity to become integrated into the London […]
  • 2025 Winter Vacation Scheme – Covington & Burling LLP
    Closing Date: 24/10/2025Location: England – Greater London. Our Winter and Summer vacation schemes are a great way for students to really learn about the firm, its people and decide if a career at Covington is for them. Over our two-week Vacation Schemes, students have the opportunity to become integrated into the London […]
  • London Vacation Scheme – Sidley Austin LLP
    Closing Date: 12/09/2025Location: England – Greater London.We run a one-week winter vacation scheme and two-week vacation schemes in spring and summer each year.During the scheme, you will experience the day-to-day life of a lawyer at the firm and will have the opportunity to undertake real work rather than just observing or shadowing. […]
  • 2026 Police Now National Graduate Programme – Neighbourhood – Dyfed-Powys – Police Now
    Closing Date: 05/09/2025Location: Wales. For every ambition, every action, every change. If you are ready to step into a role where your decisions shape real lives and communities, this is where your journey begins.Our two-year programme is designed to develop diverse graduates, from any degree, who want to build trust, reduce crime […]
  • 2026 Police Now National Graduate Programme – Neighbourhood -Avon & Somerset – Police Now
    Closing Date: 05/09/2025Location: England – South West. For every ambition, every action, every change. If you are ready to step into a role where your decisions shape real lives and communities, this is where your journey begins.Our two-year programme is designed to develop diverse graduates, from any degree, who want to build […]

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