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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?

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.

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.

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  • Closing Date: 23/02/2025Location: England – Greater London.,UK Nationwide.NCCU Roles The National Cyber Crime Unit's Tactical Research & Development team (TR&D) are a hybrid team of operational deployment specialists and technical capability developers who support both national and international investigations. Working in this team, you will design, develop and deploy using Targeted Equipment […]
  • Closing Date: 23/02/2025Location: UK Nationwide.NCCU Roles The National Cyber Crime Unit's Tactical Research & Development team (TR&D) are a hybrid team of operational deployment specialists and technical capability developers who support both national and international investigations. Working in this team, you will design, develop and deploy using Targeted Equipment Interference warrants to […]
  • Closing Date: 31/03/2025Location: England – North West.At Mace, we are global consultants in programme and project delivery, and construction experts. We help lead the way to a more connected, resilient, and sustainable future. Through our two business ‘engines’ – Consult and Construct – we bring to life iconic skyscrapers, state-of-the-art data centres, […]
  • Closing Date: 31/03/2025Location: England – Greater London.At Mace, we are global consultants in programme and project delivery, and construction experts. We help lead the way to a more connected, resilient, and sustainable future. Through our two business ‘engines’ – Consult and Construct – we bring to life iconic skyscrapers, state-of-the-art data centres, […]
  • Closing Date: 20/02/2025Location: England – North West.Our amazing team of vibrant & diverse volunteers helps us run our retail shops, raising money for vulnerable children, young people and families across the UK. Do you have a keen eye for hidden gem? Our Online Research Volunteers (Retail Store based) find those items that will be […]
  • Closing Date: 17/02/2025Location: UK Nationwide.Approach Social Work (formerly known as the Frontline programme)Approach Social Work (formerly known as the Frontline programme) is a three-year master’s programme, building a new, diverse generation of social workers. Designed and delivered by social work charity Frontline, we teach social work differently. By blending learning and practice, […]
  • Closing Date: 28/02/2025Location: England – Greater London.What you’ll be doing: Gain invaluable exposure to cutting-edge security challenges and solutions with a Summer Internship with BAE Systems Digital Intelligence What’s in it for you? On a BAE Systems undergraduate programme, you’ll launch a career that’s truly yours. With access to world-class training, your […]
  • Closing Date: 27/02/2025Location: England – Greater London.,England – North East.,England – North West.,England – South West.,England – West Midlands.,England – Yorkshire and the Humber.,Scotland.,Wales.Do you want to build a brilliant and meaningful career as an economist, working on some of the UK's most important issues? Then apply to our Assistant Economist Graduate […]
  • Closing Date: 27/02/2025Location: England – East Midlands.,England – Greater London.,England – North East.,England – North West.,England – South West.,England – West Midlands.,England – Yorkshire and the Humber.,Scotland.,Wales.Do you want to build a meaningful career as a government social researcher, working on some of the UK's most important issues? Then apply to our […]
  • Closing Date: 14/02/2025Location: England – North West.FACILITIES AND COMPLIANCE CO-ORDINATOR – REF 250163 Up to £28,175 p.a. 37 hours per week Runshaw College is one of the most successful colleges in the country, renowned locally and nationally for our outstanding results, friendly and supportive culture and focus on putting the student at […]
  • Closing Date: 31/03/2025Location: UK Nationwide.Help us to promote our Spring's Vital Signs campaign between 3rd February to 31st March to people you know! This spring, we are asking the public to help us monitor our native ecosystems by recording the below vital signs of spring, and we need your help to encourage […]
  • Closing Date: 16/02/2025Location: England – North West.,England – Yorkshire and the Humber.Location: York or Manchester Salary: £22,273 per annum Start Date: September 2025   Innovation. Engagement. Growth. Join Northern!   Are you an ambitious undergraduate looking to gain hands-on experience in innovation and community engagement? If you're ready to contribute to meaningful projects and develop […]
  • Closing Date: 16/02/2025Location: England – North West.,England – Yorkshire and the Humber.Location: Across the Northern Network Salary: £22,273 per annum Start Date: September 2025 ​ Operations. Efficiency. Excellence. Join Northern!   Are you an energetic and inquisitive undergraduate looking to gain hands-on experience in operations? If you're ready to dive into the heart of the […]
  • Closing Date: 16/02/2025Location: England – North West.,England – Yorkshire and the Humber.Location: York or Manchester Salary: £22,273 per annum Start Date: September 2025 ​ Safety. Sustainability. Security. Join Northern!   Are you passionate about making a real impact in safety, sustainability, and crime prevention? If you're looking for a hands-on experience where you can contribute […]

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