Criminologists look at the reasons why people commit crimes and find ways to reduce re-offending.
£23,500 - £36,000
37 to 39 a week (between 8am and 6pm)
You'll need:
You'll need to:
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You can do a degree in:
You can also do a postgraduate qualification in criminology. Most degree subjects are accepted as entry but relevant work experience can also be taken into account.
It is useful to get experience through internships, volunteering and work placements during your studies. For example, you could work with adults or young people affected by the criminal justice system, or people who are the victims of crime. This can help you explore the options for future research or criminology specialisms.
Your university careers service can help you find opportunities.
You'll usually need:
You could apply for a place on the Government Social Research Fast Stream programme to work in the Civil Service.
You'll need an upper second class degree or better, in criminology or social sciences, to apply.
You could join the British Society of Criminology for professional development and networking opportunities.
You can find out more about working in crime and justice from GOV.UK.
In this role you could:
You could work in an office, in a prison or visit sites.
Your working environment may be emotionally demanding and you may spend nights away from home.
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