Careers in Criminology, Sociology and Criminal Justice
Social science graduates are in demand across the public and
private sectors due to their analytical mindset and understanding of human and
societal behaviour. Some typical career paths include:
Probation Officer Work directly with
offenders in the community and in prisons to support them to make positive
changes. This involves interacting with offenders, victims, police and
prison service colleagues on a regular basis.
Police Officer/Detective: In partnership with communities you serve to maintain law and order, protect
the public, and investigate crimes.
Prison Officer Work with a range of people
and perform a variety of tasks, from keeping the prison safe and secure while
supporting offender rehabilitation and wellbeing.
Border Force Officer Border Force officers are on
the frontline for protecting the UK's borders, carrying out crucial immigration
and customs checks making sure the UK's borders are safe and secure.
Intelligence Analyst Intelligence Analysts work with
a diverse range of sources to produce assessments that support decision makers
and operations across HM Government.
Policy Officer Political and
parliamentary researchers provide policymakers with the information they need
to form, defend or oppose policies.
Social Researcher Design and carry out research,
using both qualitative and quantitative methods, to inform policy and practice
in areas such as health, education, or criminal justice
Careers in the Charity Sector Working in the charity sector
involves supporting social or environmental causes through non-profit
organisations. This could involve working with organisations that operate
within the criminal justice system. The work is mission-driven and focused on creating positive impact rather
than profit.
Youth Justice Worker Support young people or
communities through educational, social and advocacy programmes, helping to
address issues like crime, substance misuse and unemployment.
