Skip Navigation
Careers
Books
Criminology

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?

What can I do with a Criminology degree?

Find out more at prospects.ac.uk
Other popular career options for Criminology students

Find out more at targetjobs.ac.uk
Explore the career paths of other EHU criminology 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 SearchingBrowse opportunities on the Careers Portal

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

CV and application adviceReview your CV online using CareerSet

Get ahead of the competition by reading our top tips, or practising online or in-person

Interview advice

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

Practice online interviews and assessments at Graduates FirstBook 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 advice

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.

  • Operational Support Manager – Office for National Statistics
    Closing Date: 28/05/2026Location: Wales.,UK Nationwide.LocationThe ONS operates an adaptable hybrid working model across the UK, with colleagues linked to one of our contractual locations working between office and remote throughout the week. The locations for this role are Newport, Titchfield (Fareham).All colleagues on office-based contracts should be working primarily in their contractually […]
  • Client Account Analyst – Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
    Closing Date: 31/05/2026Location: England – Greater London.Purpose:Our two-year graduate programme is designed to provide strong technical foundations, meaningful exposure, and the support needed to build a finance career within a leading international law firm.Over the course of the programme, the Client Account Analyst will support the execution of the billing and collection […]
  • ENVIRONMENTAL AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION OPPORTUNITIES – The Wildlife For All Trust
    Closing Date: 08/11/2026Location: England – South East. If you're a final-year student or graduate, wanting to make a genuine difference, The Wildlife For All Trust is looking to expand its team. We’re a pioneering charity with a refreshingly different and deeper approach. Amongst other projects, we run a huge nature reserve in South […]
  • Volunteer Living History Assistant – Martin Mere Wetland Centre WWT
    Closing Date: 21/07/2026Location: England – North West. About The RoleBy providing an excellent visitor experience as a member of the Living History team, you will be bringing wetlands throughout history, and the history of the mere to life by delivering key messages about how important wetlands are for food, materials, medicine and […]
  • Autism Services Support Coordinator – Resources for Autism
    Closing Date: 09/06/2026Location: England – West Midlands.Location: RfA Birmingham office (BAYC, 581 Pershore Road, Birmingham, B29 7EL) and other Birmingham and Walsall locationsSalary: £30,000 per annumHours: Full time (37.5 hours) We may consider part time for one of the roles. All roles will require regular evening and weekend (Saturday or Sunday) working.Reports […]
  • Physio – Great Sutton Football Cub
    Closing Date: 01/08/2026Location: England – North West.Volunteer physio for West Cheshire Football team (home games in Ellesmere Port)We will provide any materials required that are requested i.e. tape, creams etc…Looking for a volunteer physio to be part of the team on game days.  If prefer to work in a pair that is […]
  • Graduate Environmental Health Officer – Liverpool City Council
    Closing Date: 30/05/2026Location: England – North West.An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Commercial team at Liverpool City Council. We are looking for multiple graduates  who wish to gain experience and contribute to the team through the completion of appropriate duties in relevant work areas through the successful completion of the CIEH […]
  • Graduate Opportunity – Supporter Connection Engagement Officer – Church Army
    Closing Date: 02/06/2026Location: England – Yorkshire and the Humber.Key detailsLocation: Sheffield, up to 40% home working across the monthSalary: £26,582 per annumHours: 37.5 hours per week (full time)Contract: 18 month fixed-term contract, with opportunity for a permanent role upon completion.Line Manager: Fundraising Operations ManagerDepartment: Engagement Team (Fundraising)Pension: Auto-enrolment scheme with 5% employer […]
  • Life Coach – Just Circle limited
    Closing Date: 01/06/2026Location: England – Greater London.Job SummaryTo work with project teams to achieve positive changes for service users.To help service users in setting realistic goals.To help, service users, to overcome obstacles to personal growth and fulfilment.To provide specialist support, to service users in various areas such as career, relationships, wellness and […]

Get in touch with Careers

Make an appointment
Ask us a question
Follow us on Instagram