Criminologist
35AI USED FOR35%moving to80%
THE DOOR, NOWB
THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
STARTING PAY£25,000 - £30,000
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
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Criminologist
Criminologists study why crime happens and how to prevent it. They look at crime data, interview people, and work with police and governments to understand what causes crime and how to make communities safer.
THE DOOR: A easy to E extremely hard, now and in 20 years
AI helps here, but has not taken over
AI is already used for some of this job, but the day-to-day work still leans on a person to decide, check and take responsibility. Nothing formally protects this job though, so the safest move is to keep building the judgement AI cannot yet copy.
Organisations in this field
Organisations known to employ people in this area of work. This is not a list of current vacancies.
Home OfficeThe Home Office is a key government department responsible for crime, policing, and immigration, making it an ideal employer for criminologists focused on policy and research.
National Crime AgencyThe NCA tackles serious and organised crime, providing criminologists with opportunities to work on high-impact investigations and research.
University College London (UCL)UCL is renowned for its criminology research and offers roles for criminologists in academic research and teaching.
The British Society of CriminologyAs a professional body, BSC offers networking opportunities and resources for criminologists, making it a valuable employer for those in academia and research.
Prison ServiceThe Prison Service employs criminologists to develop rehabilitation programmes and assess their effectiveness within the prison system.