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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.
Study in the USA
With over 1.1 million international students choosing the USA as their higher education destination each year, the country is one of the most popular study abroad destinations in the world. There are consistently many USA based universities and colleges ranked within the top 100 in the QS World University rankings, and it is not uncommon for the top 10 rankings to be dominated by American universities as well. As one of the biggest countries in the world, you will have many choices when it comes to deciding where you want to study abroad.
See our detailed guide to studying in the USA for international students.
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