Top jobs with a criminology degree
Find out what you could do with a degree in Criminology, Criminology with Forensic Investigation, Criminology and Sociology and, our newest course, Criminology and Psychology.
Ninety-five per cent of our students are in employment or further study after they graduate from the University of Surrey. Graduates from our criminology courses typically take jobs in public order and safety, as well as in general public administration activities. (Graduate Outcomes report, 2024).
"Our courses give our students the knowledge and skills they need to go on to pursue careers and further study in a wide range of areas. Some of our students work in criminal justice roles, while others benefit from applying their transferable skills in other settings.
As a student with us, you will have support from the department to explore your passions and interests and we love seeing our students go into roles that enable them to contribute positively to society. You will get to hear from academics and experts from the world of criminal justice and beyond about what you can do with your degree and there will be endless opportunities to develop the skills and experiences you need to identify and achieve your dreams. "
Dr Emily Setty, Programme Leader, Criminology
Graduate roles
Some of our graduates have gone on to start their careers in the following roles
Criminology
- Crime analyst
- Crime journalist
- Crime researcher
- Crime scene investigator
- Police, prison and probation officers.
Related professions
The skills you gain are also highly relevant in other roles, and our alumni have also pursued careers outside the criminal justice system, such as:
- Data analyst
- Civil Service administrator
- Community development worker
- Market researcher
- Human resources officer
- Policy analyst
- Social worker
- Social researcher
- Youth worker.
Employers
Our alumni can be found in a range of sectors across the UK, with recent graduates working for:
- British Transport Police
- Citizens Advice Bureau
- Forensis
- GlaxoSmithKline
- Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
- Hays plc
- HM Inspectorate of Prisons
- HMP Maidstone
- Metropolitan Police
- Ministry of Justice
- National Probation Service
- Office for National Statistics
- Salesforce
- St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Some of our graduates go on to complete a masters investigating criminology or a related area. Graduates have a grounding in research methods so can go onto study a research methods masters or MPhil. Many go onto do law conversion courses, whilst others train as therapists and counsellors working within and outside of the criminal justice system.
Supporting your career journey
Over the last decade, our employment figures have been among the best in the UK. We offer careers information, advice and guidance to all students whilst studying with us, which is extended to our alumni for three years after leaving the University.
Discover more about our undergraduate criminology courses.
