University of Bradford
Explore crime, justice and the social factors behind offending and public responses. Develop critical analysis and research skills relevant to justice, policy and community work.
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Probation officers supervise people serving community and prison sentences and help them to stay away from crime.
How to get there: Complete the applicable Professional Qualification in Probation route, meeting prior knowledge, training, supervised practice and vetting requirements.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Prison officers supervise people who are in prisons, remand centres and young offenders' institutions.
How to get there: Requires the employer’s formal recruitment and occupational training route, with eligibility, fitness, security and background checks; the academic course is not the professional qualification.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Police officers respond to incidents, investigate crimes and work closely with communities to keep them safe.
How to get there: Requires the employer’s formal recruitment and occupational training route, with eligibility, fitness, security and background checks; the academic course is not the professional qualification.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Civil Service executive officers work in government departments that develop policies and provide services to the public.
How to get there: Develop practical evidence for this occupation through relevant projects, placements or work; employer selection and role-specific skills requirements still apply.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Youth workers support young people aged 11 to 25 to help them with their personal, social and educational development.
How to get there: Professional status requires an NYA-recognised youth-work qualification or suitable postgraduate route, experience with young people and required checks. Youth-support routes are distinct.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Family support workers offer tailored help to families and carers, and give advice on how to promote their children's learning and development.
How to get there: Build supervised experience with the relevant client group and complete safeguarding/background checks and employer-specific training; independent regulated practice requires its own qualification.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Paralegals carry out research, prepare legal documents and give legal advice to clients.
How to get there: Develop practical evidence for this occupation through relevant projects, placements or work; employer selection and role-specific skills requirements still apply.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Research crime, justice and ways to reduce reoffending.
How to get there: Develop practical evidence for this occupation through relevant projects, placements or work; employer selection and role-specific skills requirements still apply.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Assess information and risks to support investigations and decisions.
How to get there: Develop specialist research, quantitative, legal or regulatory knowledge for this role and relevant work evidence; professional training or employer vetting may be required.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Investigate social questions with qualitative and quantitative research.
How to get there: Develop specialist research, quantitative, legal or regulatory knowledge for this role and relevant work evidence; professional training or employer vetting may be required.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Works with communities to improve services and opportunities.
How to get there: Build supervised experience with the relevant client group and complete safeguarding/background checks and employer-specific training; independent regulated practice requires its own qualification.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Social workers help to protect vulnerable children and adults from harm or abuse, and support people to live independently.
How to get there: Complete an approved social work qualification and register with Social Work England (or the regulator for the UK nation of practice); this course alone is not a qualifying social work degree.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Counsellors help people talk about their situation and feelings in a safe and supportive way, and help them to cope and make positive changes.
How to get there: Further recognised practitioner counselling training, supervised client hours and professional membership/registration requirements apply; this course does not independently qualify a counsellor.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Help people plan education, training and employment choices.
How to get there: Build supervised guidance experience and complete an appropriate career-guidance qualification for professional roles; check Career Development Institute register requirements.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Charity fundraisers organise events and activities to encourage people to donate to causes and to support organisations.
How to get there: Develop practical evidence for this occupation through relevant projects, placements or work; employer selection and role-specific skills requirements still apply.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Guide organisations on lawful handling and protection of personal data.
How to get there: Develop specialist research, quantitative, legal or regulatory knowledge for this role and relevant work evidence; professional training or employer vetting may be required.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Investigate trading practices and enforce consumer protection standards.
How to get there: Develop specialist research, quantitative, legal or regulatory knowledge for this role and relevant work evidence; professional training or employer vetting may be required.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Interprets data to inform decisions and explain patterns.
How to get there: Demonstrate the role’s coding, quantitative or systems skills through practical projects; fill any specialist technical gaps and satisfy employer assessment and security checks where relevant.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Deliver council services and implement local policy and public programmes.
How to get there: Develop practical evidence for this occupation through relevant projects, placements or work; employer selection and role-specific skills requirements still apply.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Higher education (HE) lecturers research and teach academic and vocational subjects at universities and higher education colleges.
How to get there: Usually requires postgraduate specialisation, often a doctorate, plus research and teaching evidence in the relevant subject; competitive academic recruitment applies.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Availability checked: 04/11/2026, 07:31
Level 3 64 UCAS Points
ELLT test, No english test for On-site Level 3 holders.
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2-3 days a week on campus, 9 am to 3pm
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Most courses starting on or after 1 January 2027 use the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE). You must be under 60 on the first day of the course to apply for a Tuition Fee Loan. At 60 or over, an additional living-cost loan may be available: we review this with you.
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Academic information reviewed: 2026-10-21
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