School of Social Sciences Criminology and Security Studies BA HonsEnhancing Employability Skills. This course is suitable if you wish to embark on a criminal justice related career, including jobs in security services, police, revenue and customs, probation, youth justice, community safety and the prison service, as well as the voluntary sector. Its also suitable for serving police officers and civilian support staff, customs officers, prison officers, and those working in the Immigration and Nationality Service. This course has also improved the career prospects of serving military personnel and is suitable to both currently serving and recently retired members of the armed forces. Criminology And Security Studies Pdf ViewerPart time study in Criminology is often followed by people who are already employed within the criminal justice system and who are intending to improve their career prospects. Youll also develop transferable skills such as analysis and decision making, commercial awareness, accessing information, problem solving, and cultural and political awareness. These skills are appropriate to a range of careers from teaching to retail management. We have partnered with the national charity New Bridge to offer undergraduate students the unique opportunity to gain experience in a variety of voluntary roles. Youll be given an insight into prison systems and the realities of life in prison, while at the same time enhancing your skills and experience ready for future employment. Youll also gain valuable experience through our Employability Challenge Weeks, as well as our Leadership Challenge programme. Both give you the chance to apply your skills to innovative and exciting projects, industry talks and workshops. Youll also receive guidance on how to complete application forms and how to write effective CVs. Placements. Youll have the opportunity throughout your study to work with a number of organisations such as Centro Safetravel, Citizens Advice Bureau and Victim Support. Criminology student Leonie Folan is currently working on The Priority and Prolific Offender PPO Scheme, which is available to students who choose to take the third year Working in Criminal Justice module. I am gaining valuable experience in multi agency working which is something the government are increasingly investing in in terms of offender management and rehabilitation, Leonie says. Once the employment with the PPO Scheme ends, I hope to continue working in offender rehabilitation, most likely with a third sector organisation. More about our placement opportunities. Opport. UNIty. Opport. UNIty Student Jobs on Campus ensures that our students are given a first opportunity to fill many part time temporary positions within the University. This allows you to work while you study with us, fitting the job around your course commitments. By taking part in the scheme, you will gain valuable experiences and employability skills, enhancing your prospects in the job market. It will also allow you to become more involved in University life by delivering, leading and supporting many aspects of the learning experience, from administration to research and mentoring roles. The British Journal of Criminology, Volume 56. Download 2009 Getz Workshop Manual. The Futures of Security Studies, The British Journal of Criminology. For full access to this pdf. And professional identity distinct from security studies, political science and International Relations.