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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?

Becoming a Police Officer

Your degree programme is excellent preparation. The Police Officer job profile on the Prospects website is a great starting point to explore the role in more detail.
Alternatives to Policing

Policing students do also explore other career paths such as other public services
Explore the career paths of other EHU policing 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 SearchingFind opportunities on our vacancy portalSearch and apply for placements via our 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 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.

  • National Graduate Programme – Neighbourhood (Northamptonshire Police) – Police Now
    Closing Date: 31/08/2026Location: England – East Midlands.,UK Nationwide.For every ambition. Every action. Every change.If you’re ready to step into a role where your decisions make a real difference to people’s lives and the communities you serve, this is where your journey begins.As a Times Top 100 Graduate Employer, our two-year programme is […]
  • National Graduate Programme – Neighbourhood (Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary) – Police Now
    Closing Date: 31/08/2026Location: England – South East.,UK Nationwide.For every ambition. Every action. Every change.If you’re ready to step into a role where your decisions make a real difference to people’s lives and the communities you serve, this is where your journey begins.As a Times Top 100 Graduate Employer, our two-year programme is […]
  • National Graduate Programme – Neighbourhood (Devon and Cornwall Police) – Police Now
    Closing Date: 31/08/2026Location: England – South West.For every ambition. Every action. Every change.If you’re ready to step into a role where your decisions make a real difference to people’s lives and the communities you serve, this is where your journey begins.As a Times Top 100 Graduate Employer, our two-year programme is designed […]
  • Youth Mentor – Trafford Schools – Remedi
    Closing Date: 27/08/2026Location: England – North West. You will be providing restorative mentoring services for children and young people aged 9-16 years referred directly from schools and pupil referral units in Trafford due to being at risk of exclusion/suspension. The aim of this role is to reduce youth violence, increase attendance in […]
  • 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 […]
  • 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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