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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 Searching Find opportunities on our vacancy portal Search and apply for FAS placements on InPlace

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

CV and application advice Online learning pathway – Making applications Review your CV online using CareerSet

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

Interview advice Online learning pathway – interviews and assessments

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

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

Our top tips and advice Complete 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: 08-Dec-2023Location: England – Greater London.Our Legal Operations team works with clients to help them find smarter ways to deliver legal services while supporting our lawyers to achieve the same goals. Every graduate who joins our Legal Operations team plays an essential role in providing the talent and skills we look […]
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  • Closing Date: 31-Jan-2024Location: England – South West.More than you expected Grant Thornton UK LLP is part of a global network of independent audit, tax and advisory firms, made up of some 58,000 people in over 135 countries. We're a team of independent thinkers who put quality, inclusion and integrity first. All around […]
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  • Closing Date: 07-Jan-2024Location: England – East Midlands. Discover the Unexpected Experian is the world’s leading global information services company. We’re passionate about unlocking the power of data in order to transform lives and create opportunities for consumers, businesses and society. For more than 125 years, we’ve helped economies and communities flourish – […]
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  • Closing Date: 21-Jan-2024Location: England – South West.The Met Office is delighted to open our advertising for a number of progressive Industrial Placements, which will commence from July 2024 until July 2025. What we are offering We’re looking for an exceptional Weather Observations – Industrial Placement 2024 to help us make a difference […]
  • Closing Date: 31-Dec-2023Location: England – South West.The Met Office is delighted to open our advertising for a number of progressive Industrial Placements, which will commence from July 2024 until July 2025. What we are offering We’re looking for an exceptional Systems Engineering Team – Industrial Placement 2024 to help us make a […]
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  • Closing Date: 31-Dec-2023Location: England – South East.Be the one others turn to. Be responsible. Be trusted with the safety of the nation. Become a Communications Troop Officer in the British Army, and you’ll be doing something that really matters. Leading a troop of key military players in our national defence. Helping to […]
  • Closing Date: 31-Dec-2023Location: England – South East.The biggest team you’ll ever join, the most important work you’ll ever do. Becoming an Army Reserve Officer is more than a hobby. It’s adventure, with purpose. It’s action, with responsibility. It’s a great challenge, with exceptional rewards. It’s a chance for you to do what […]
  • Closing Date: 31-Dec-2023Location: England – South East.Learn to lead. Are you a quick thinker? Calm under pressure, with a curious mind? Officers are at the heart of everything the Army does – making split-second decisions in critical situations, commanding some of the best soldiers in the world on the front line, on […]
  • Closing Date: 31-Dec-2023Location: England – South East.Engineer all over the world. As an Engineering Officer, you’ll be the leading expert behind Army engineering projects worldwide. You could plan, lead and manage demolitions, set up water supplies, build runways, clear mines or advise friendly forces on terrain and capabilities. Either way, after your […]
  • Closing Date: 31-Dec-2023Location: England – South East.Mental health specialist. We’re working hard to ensure that our soldiers have access to the highest standard of mental health care. As a registered Mental Health Nurse, you’ll be part of a team working in a diverse range of clinical environments. You'll treat soldiers and their […]
  • Closing Date: 14-Dec-2023Location: England – North East.,England – North West.,England – South West.,England – West Midlands. Location Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Sheffield About the job Job summary This is an essential post that critically enables the smooth working of the Department’s Payments, Systems and Financial Control Directorate. The Deputy Director is […]
  • Closing Date: 31-Jan-2024Location: England – North West. About the job Job summary ONR do welcome applicants who require sponsorship through the skilled worker route. Unfortunately, this particular role does not meet the eligibility requirements. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]. About ONR  The Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) is responsible for […]
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