Careers in Criminology Skills developed in criminology making

Careers in Criminology

Skills developed in criminology • making reasoned arguments and ethical judgments • critical thinking • analysing and interpreting data • I. T Skills • the ability to work well under pressure • meeting deadlines • report writing • Analytical skills • generating and evaluating evidence. • Attention to detail

Examples of careers related to Criminology • • • Detective Police officer Prison officer Probation officer Social worker Forensic computer analyst • • • Criminal intelligence analyst Cyber intelligence officer Youth offending team officer Community development worker I. T security co-ordinator

Labour Market Information More than two thirds of criminology graduates are in employment six months after finishing their course. Criminology provides a strong foundation for a range of careers, including policing, the prison service, criminal justice policy and practice, probation and victim support Places where you can work- central and local government, the police and prison services the court services, security services, non-profit-making organisations, including the NHS, educational institutions and charities that work with young offenders or victims of crime.

Examples of Higher Education courses related to the Criminology • Criminology - University of Sheffield • Criminology - Sheffield Hallam University • Criminal Justice and Criminology - University of Leeds • Law - University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College • Criminology - Leeds Beckett University • Criminology and Criminal Justice - University Centre Bishop Burton • Applied Justice and Social Sciences - University Centre Rotherham

Where to get further information www. icould. com www. nationalcareersservice. direct. gov. uk www. prospects. ac. uk www. ucas. com www. discoveruni. org. uk