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Discover – What can I do with my degree?

Criminology naturally aligns itself with careers related to the criminal justice system. Probation services, prison officers, police officers, restorative justice, working with victims of crime. Many criminology students also consider roles in the civil service, youth and community services, research, the legal sector, social work 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 SearchingBrowse opportunities on the 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.

  • Closing Date: 02/06/2025Location: England – North West. Role: Staff Nurse, IPUHours:  36 hours per weekContract: Permanent  Salary: £32,914.70 – £36,882.48 per annum (£33,829-£37,907 per annum)Closing date: 02/06/2025 Wigan & Leigh Hospice is a wonderful place to work. Our staff are our greatest asset providing the very highest standard of care. All our […]
  • Closing Date: 08/06/2025Location: England – North West. Landlord Accreditation Officer, 37 hours per week flexible working hours scheme, permanent. £34,314 – £37,035 per annum Our Story: Halton is a vibrant local authority with a rich history and heritage, featuring two iconic bridges that connect communities across the River Mersey. Located in Cheshire, Halton […]
  • Closing Date: 08/07/2025Location: England – North West. How will I be ending homelessness? As a Community Link and Wellbeing Volunteer you will be working with members on goals identified with the Lead Worker that will help them to improve their wellbeing and create links in their community. This could include conducting research, […]
  • Closing Date: 30/06/2025Location: England – North West. How will I be ending homelessness? As a House to Home Volunteer you will use your knowledge, experience and empathy to work with those experiencing homelessness to prepare for and move into their own home. Working alongside our Lead Workers, you will help members to […]
  • Closing Date: 30/06/2025Location: England – South East.Salary: £23,000 per annum Hours: 36.75 hours per week – Full time: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 08:45am – 04:45pm, Tuesday 08:45am – 05:30pm and Friday 08:45am – 04:30pm – Part Time working is also considered – 3 or 4 days (working days must include a Tuesday)Annual Leave: 56 […]
  • Closing Date: 30/05/2025Location: England – Greater London. Location ONS operates a flexible hybrid working model across the UK, with colleagues linked to one of our contractual locations in Newport or Titchfield (Fareham) All colleagues are required to work from their contractually allocated site for at least 40% of their working time Induction […]
  • Closing Date: 02/06/2025Location: England – East Midlands.,England – Greater London.,England – North West.,England – Yorkshire and the Humber.,Scotland.,Hybrid. Job description   As a litigation caseworker you will predominantly work on pre-action protocol work and managing judicial review challenges in the Upper Tribunal and High Court. You may also be involved in cases […]
  • Closing Date: 30/05/2025Location: England – North West. Part Time Post – 18 Hours per week An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team of Charging Assessor's based within the City Council's Welfare Rights and Debt Advice Service. The Service's primary aims are to reduce poverty and inequality, and enhance the quality […]
  • Closing Date: 25/05/2025Location: England – North West. Why Us? It’s time to join West Lancs as we embark on delivering our new and ambitious Vision and Priorities. With a focus on environmental sustainability, generating economic prosperity, building inclusive & healthy communities and financial resilience, we are looking for exceptional candidates to help […]
  • Closing Date: 25/08/2025Location: UK Nationwide. 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 […]
  • Closing Date: 25/08/2025Location: UK Nationwide. 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 and […]
  • Closing Date: 02/06/2025Location: England – South East. Kent Wildlife Trust   The Trust offers hybrid working, with staff splitting their time between offices, reserves, visitor centres and some remote work, depending on their role. This role is based at Tyland Barn, Maidstone, travel will be required as needed. We are looking for […]
  • Closing Date: 02/06/2025Location: Northern Ireland.,Republic of Ireland.,UK Nationwide.Requirements: Student of Black, African or Caribbean heritage (including applicants of mixed-race with Black African or Black Caribbean heritage).Attend, and have attended from aged 11, a state-funded non-fee-paying school/college in the UK or Ireland, or an independent/fee paying school through a bursary scheme in the […]
  • Closing Date: 20/12/2025Location: England – North West. Are you looking for experience or would like to gain knowledge of working in  Birchwood Centre  Do you have a Driving Licence and can be flexible anytime during the day?  Could you help the Social Inclusion Team by driving one of the Vans, and help […]
  • Closing Date: 22/12/2025Location: England – North West. Are you looking for experience or would like to gain knowledge of working in  Birchwood Centre  Can you brighten up and improve the experience of visitors to Birchwood Centre, providing a friendly and welcoming face to Clients who visit the service Birchwood Centre comprises of […]
  • Closing Date: 31/05/2025Location: England – North West. Open Door is a mental health charity based in Birkenhead, offering fast and effective support to young people and adults. We use arts and culture as ways of engaging with communities and those who need our support. Our spaces and programmes are non-clinical, creating spaces […]

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