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.
Policing related
Joining the Police (as an Officer)Joining the Police (as a member of staff)Civic Nuclear ConstabularyMinistry of Defence PoliceBorder ForceUnlocked GraduatesBritish Transport PoliceNational Crime AgencyThe Regional Organised Crime Units (ROCUs)Central and local government graduate jobs and schemes
Civil Service CareersFast Stream Civil ServiceLocalGovJobsImpact: The Local Government Graduate ProgrammeOther graduate jobs and schemes
National Probation ServiceBright NetworkJobs.ac.ukCharityJobHM Prison and Probation ServiceComplete 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 PortalYour go-to guide, including examples and templates to get you started.
CV and application adviceOnline learning pathway – Making applicationsReview your CV online using CareerSetGet ahead of the competition by reading our top tips or follow our online self-led learning pathway.
Interview adviceOnline learning pathway – interviews and assessmentsPractice 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 interviewHow 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 studyLive 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.