Criminal Justice (Institutional Theory and Practice) BS
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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:
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:
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