What can I do with a Criminology degree?
Criminology Employability Toolkit
Relevant Sectors
Our UoM Graduate Career Destinations
Relevant links, resources, and local / national organisations
Explore information for career sectors
There are a whole host of career paths to explore as a Criminology student. Read through the top careers often pursued from this degree.
Explore job role examples of previous UoM graduates.
Click through to access informatoin on key charities, employers and networks in the Criminology space
Skills from your Degree
+ employability toolbox
Equality & Diversity in the workplace
CareerConnect
University of Manchester Careers Service Portal for careers appointments, events, career skills learning through Pathways, articles and resources.
International Students
Common Sectors for Criminology Graduates
Criminal Justice
Law
Government and Policy
Education and Academia
Human Resources
Social and Community work
Advertising, Marketing Communications
Finance
Charity
Check out 'Explore Sectors' on the University of Manchester Careers website for further options.
Criminology Employability Toolbox
Some Key Employers
Charities & Volunteering
Networks
Career Connect
Click to learn more
Events
Appointments
Pathways
Vacancies
Skills in Development
Skills in Development
Take our Skills Assessment to explore at what stage your current skills are at and areas you can focus on to improve.
Events
What events can you access through Career Connect?
Within the Careers Service we run a multitude of events including CV Workshops, Employer Engagement events, Mock Assessment Centres along with advertised employer events too. You can access our events through 'Book' then 'Events' on Career Connect.
Check out this youtube video on how to book an event
CRIMINOLOGY
Skills from your degree
Studying criminology helps you:
- generating and evaluating evidence
- making reasoned arguments and ethical judgments
- critical thinking and problem solving
- collecting, analysing and interpreting data
- report writing.
You also gain general transferable skills including:
- self-motivation and independent thinking
- time management and the ability to meet deadlines
- flexibility and creativity
- the ability to identify, absorb and sift complex information
- the capacity to collaborate and work well as part of a team.
Appointments
What kinds of appointments do you get access to through CareerConnect?
As a student at University of Manchester you get access to:
- CV Review Appointments
- Application Review Appointments
- Career Advice Appointment (15 minute)
- Referral for Career Guidance Appointment (30 minutes)
Check out this youtube video on how to book an appointment
Vacancies
Review job vacancies available for students for placements, internships, graduate jobs and part-time work through CareerConnect.
Check out this youtube video on how to explore vacancies.
Pathways
Get access to bespoke learning pathways to enhance your knowledge and skills of employability and careers.
Learn at your own speed, whenever and wherever you want. Complete short online modules including a mix of activities to help you gain confidence and build your skills.
Check out this youtube video on how to access pathways
PREVIOUS STUDENTS
Graduate Career Destinations
• HR Assistant
• Domestic Violence Protection Officer
• Detective Constable
• Legal Investigator • Marketing Executive
• Probation Services Officer
• Primary Teaching Assistant
• Paralegal
Taken from Graduate Outcomes data
Key Employers
Police Now
Joining the Police
Prison and Probation Service
Independent Office for Police Conduct
Unlocked
Networks to Explore
Criminology Department LinkedIn Group
LinkedIn - University of Manchester Alumni Search = Criminology
British Society of Criminology
UoM Criminology Society
Charities & Volunteering
Victim Support Dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales, and we put them at the heart of our organisation.
Search for more community organisations including those supporting homelessness, substance misuse, and mental health using Manchester Community Central or UoM Volunteer Hub.
Nacro Nacro provides practical help and personalised support through their education, housing, justice and health and wellbeing services.
Back on Track Dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales, and we put them at the heart of our organisation.
+ UOM Volunteering hub
+ Manchester Community Central
Shift UK charity and system-change organisation focused on helping children and young people who are caught up or at high risk of crime.
Policy Sector Resources
Social and Statistical Research (UoM website)
Government, Charity, International Development and related areas
Pathways to Policy - Social Sciences and Alumni Stories (UoM)
Education & Academia
Education Sector Information (UoM website)
Considering postgraduate research (PhD) (UoM Careers website)
CRIMINOLOGY
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What can I do with a Criminology degree?
Criminology Employability Toolkit
Relevant Sectors
Our UoM Graduate Career Destinations
Relevant links, resources, and local / national organisations
Explore information for career sectors
There are a whole host of career paths to explore as a Criminology student. Read through the top careers often pursued from this degree.
Explore job role examples of previous UoM graduates.
Click through to access informatoin on key charities, employers and networks in the Criminology space
Skills from your Degree
+ employability toolbox
Equality & Diversity in the workplace
CareerConnect
University of Manchester Careers Service Portal for careers appointments, events, career skills learning through Pathways, articles and resources.
International Students
Common Sectors for Criminology Graduates
Criminal Justice
Law
Government and Policy
Education and Academia
Human Resources
Social and Community work
Advertising, Marketing Communications
Finance
Charity
Check out 'Explore Sectors' on the University of Manchester Careers website for further options.
Criminology Employability Toolbox
Some Key Employers
Charities & Volunteering
Networks
Career Connect
Click to learn more
Events
Appointments
Pathways
Vacancies
Skills in Development
Skills in Development
Take our Skills Assessment to explore at what stage your current skills are at and areas you can focus on to improve.
Events
What events can you access through Career Connect?
Within the Careers Service we run a multitude of events including CV Workshops, Employer Engagement events, Mock Assessment Centres along with advertised employer events too. You can access our events through 'Book' then 'Events' on Career Connect.
Check out this youtube video on how to book an event
CRIMINOLOGY
Skills from your degree
Studying criminology helps you:
- generating and evaluating evidence
- making reasoned arguments and ethical judgments
- critical thinking and problem solving
- collecting, analysing and interpreting data
- report writing.
You also gain general transferable skills including:Appointments
What kinds of appointments do you get access to through CareerConnect?
As a student at University of Manchester you get access to:
Check out this youtube video on how to book an appointment
Vacancies
Review job vacancies available for students for placements, internships, graduate jobs and part-time work through CareerConnect.
Check out this youtube video on how to explore vacancies.
Pathways
Get access to bespoke learning pathways to enhance your knowledge and skills of employability and careers.
Learn at your own speed, whenever and wherever you want. Complete short online modules including a mix of activities to help you gain confidence and build your skills.
Check out this youtube video on how to access pathways
PREVIOUS STUDENTS
Graduate Career Destinations
• HR Assistant • Domestic Violence Protection Officer • Detective Constable • Legal Investigator • Marketing Executive • Probation Services Officer • Primary Teaching Assistant • Paralegal
Taken from Graduate Outcomes data
Key Employers
Police Now
Joining the Police
Prison and Probation Service
Independent Office for Police Conduct
Unlocked
Networks to Explore
Criminology Department LinkedIn Group
LinkedIn - University of Manchester Alumni Search = Criminology
British Society of Criminology
UoM Criminology Society
Charities & Volunteering
Victim Support Dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales, and we put them at the heart of our organisation.
Search for more community organisations including those supporting homelessness, substance misuse, and mental health using Manchester Community Central or UoM Volunteer Hub.
Nacro Nacro provides practical help and personalised support through their education, housing, justice and health and wellbeing services.
Back on Track Dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales, and we put them at the heart of our organisation.
+ UOM Volunteering hub
+ Manchester Community Central
Shift UK charity and system-change organisation focused on helping children and young people who are caught up or at high risk of crime.
Policy Sector Resources
Social and Statistical Research (UoM website)
Government, Charity, International Development and related areas
Pathways to Policy - Social Sciences and Alumni Stories (UoM)
Education & Academia
Education Sector Information (UoM website)
Considering postgraduate research (PhD) (UoM Careers website)