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Discover – What can I do with my degree?

Criminal justice degree programmes (including Psychosocial Analysis of Offender Behaviour) naturally align themselves with careers related to the criminal justice system. Probation services, prison officers, police officers, rehabilitation services, working with victims of crime. Many criminal justice students also consider roles in youth and community services, social work, teaching, or careers linked to psychology. 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?

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What can I do with a Criminal Justice degree?

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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.

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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.

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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.

  • Project Manager – Office for National Statistics
    Closing Date: 10/08/2026Location: Wales.Join us as a Project Manager and lead the successful delivery of high-impact projects that shape the UK’s key economic and social insights.The Office for National Statistics (ONS) is the UK’s largest producer of official statistics, covering a range of key economic, social and demographic topics. These include measuring […]
  • Business Support Officer – Office for National Statistics
    Closing Date: 10/08/2026Location: England – North East.,England – North West.,Wales.,UK Nationwide.Job summaryWe're offering two Business Support opportunities within high-profile areas of the Office for National Statistics. While each role has a different focus, both provide the opportunity to build strong networks, work closely with senior stakeholders, and play a key role in […]
  • Immigration Caseworker – Saxon Solicitors Ltd
    Closing Date: 20/08/2026Location: England – North West. We are a specialist immigration law firm seeking to hire a law graduate with a view to offering good career progression.To undertake matters which you are deemed competent to conduct having due regard to your training and experience with the intention of providing a high-quality […]
  • Youth Mentor – Bolton Schools – Remedi
    Closing Date: 06/08/2026Location: England – North West. You will be providing restorative mentoring services for children and young people aged 10-16 referred directly from primary and secondary schools in Bolton due to being at risk of being excluded and involved in the criminal justice system. The aim of this role is to […]
  • Various roles available including supporting group activities, admin work, fundraising and helping at one off events. – Lancashire MIND
    Closing Date: 18/01/2027Location: England – North West.We're an independent charity, based in Chorley and working for the people of Lancashire. Our committed and energetic team of staff, trustees and volunteers are passionate about making a difference to the mental health of people living and working in Lancashire.Roles range from supporting group activities, […]
  • Various roles available throughout the year – The Lancashire Wildlife Trust
    Closing Date: 18/01/2027Location: England – North West.Volunteering is a rewarding experience both physically and mentally, as well as a chance to meet new people, improve your wellbeing and make a positive difference to the wildlife on your doorstep. We value our volunteers and without them we simply couldn't deliver the valuable work we […]

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