Criminology short placements
Our students develop a variety of skills during their studies that are relevant to criminal justice agencies and the voluntary and community sector. They bring the latest thinking to your organisation, activities include; research, project work and administration. Our students are keen to work in an area relevant to their degree and future career aspirations.
Placements typically January to end of March, 2 days per week for 9 weeks and can be offered as virtual, face to face or blended. We place students in a wide-range of statutory and voluntary organisations. Our students are supported to be able to work on site and remotely to meet business need.
Examples of previous placements;
- Evaluating trends of Domestic Abuse and well-being in communities that can lead to criminal activity and identify how the organisation can include within their programmes.
- Charity support roles: Telephone feedback calls to ensure the client’s voice is shaping service, helpline support, group coordinator positions, HUB positions and administration roles.
- Undertaking project and administrative support to progress organisation objectives (collating monitoring statistics for funders). Supporting partnership working with other agencies who support clients (drug and alcohol services).
What are the courses involved?
When do they happen?
January to March
How do I apply?
Ready to submit? Please register your interest via the application form found on our How to apply page
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