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Criminal Justice degrees in the UK

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Criminology and Criminal Justice BSc (Hons)

Swansea University United Kingdom

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Criminology and Criminal Justice BSc (Hons)

University of Kent United Kingdom

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Criminal Justice & Criminology UG:Diploma

International Career Institute United Kingdom

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Law and Criminal Justice BA (Hons)

Wrexham University United Kingdom

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Criminology and Criminal Justice BA (Hons)

University of East London (UEL) United Kingdom

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Criminal Justice with Foundation Year BA (Hons)

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) United Kingdom

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Criminal Justice BA

University of the West of Scotland (UWS) United Kingdom

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Criminal Justice and Criminology BA (Hons)

School of Law, University of Leeds United Kingdom

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Social Policy, Crime and Criminal Justice BA

University of York United Kingdom

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Criminology and Criminal Justice Studies BSc (Hons)

University of Plymouth United Kingdom

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Criminology and Criminal Justice and Law BA (Hons)

Faculty of Art, Business and Social Science United Kingdom

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Criminology with Criminal Justice BA (Hons)

University of West London United Kingdom

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Criminology and Criminal Justice BA (Hons)

Keele University United Kingdom

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Law with Criminal Justice LLB

Brunel University London United Kingdom

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Black Studies (Criminal Justice) BA (Hons)

Birmingham City University United Kingdom

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Criminal Justice and Criminology BA (Hons)

University of Hertfordshire (UH) United Kingdom

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All Bachelors Degrees in Criminal Justice

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Study a Criminal Justice degree in the UK in 2025

Studying for a degree in Criminal Justice will give you an insight into domestic and international criminal justice systems. You will examine the differences between civil, common and international law. You will also gain an insight into the infrastructure that enforces criminal law, from the police, to judges and policymakers.

To study Criminal law at university level, you should have a strong interest in legal frameworks and criminology.

By studying in this field, your modules are likely to cover topics such as:

  • Terrorism
  • Human rights
  • International crime
  • Cybercrime
  • Corporate crime
  • Criminal Investigation
  • Criminal Trial
  • Criminal Law

Graduates of degrees in Criminal Justice go on to work in a variety of fields across law, including working at law firms and law schools.

Undergraduate programmes in Criminal Justice are most commonly offered at universities as:

  • Bachelor of Arts (BA (Hons) degree), which can typically take between 3-4 years to complete when studying Full-time
  • Bachelor of Science (BSc/BS degree), which can typically take 3 years to complete when studied Full-time
  • Bachelor of Laws (LLB degree), which can typically take 3 years to complete when studied Full-time

Study in the UK

The UK is a popular destination for international students who want to study abroad. With a wide range of universities offering a variety of courses, there are so many opportunities that students might not be able to find elsewhere. Each university will pride itself on offering high quality education from leading teaching professionals. A qualification gained in the UK will be well regarded across the globe, making an education in the UK a great investment in your future. As well as this, there are many highly ranked universities in the UK, around 17 of which are consistently appearing in the top 100 of the QS World University Rankings.

See our detailed guide to studying in the UK for international students.

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