Police, B.A.

Application deadline

No information

Duration

5 Years

Study form

Full-time studies

Fees

0 € / Year

Criminal Law relates to crime and criminal offences, such as murder, theft, assault and drunken driving. The main aim of Criminal Law is to establish legal standards and consequences for those who do not adhere to them. The solution to the injuries caused by crime is punishment – the most common of which fines and incarceration. Criminal Law is important because it protects society from criminals who violate the law by inflicting physical harm or stealing, for instance. The most common subjects taught in Criminal Law degree programs include Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Criminology, Deviance and Social Control, Ethics and Critical Thought, Criminal Procedural Law, Legal Proceedings, Juvenile Justice and more. Students in Criminal Law are provided with in-depth theoretical knowledge, but also have the opportunity to engage in research and work placements, where they can develop skills like critical-thinking, analysis, inductive and deductive reasoning, argument building, investigation, interrogation and excellent communication skills. Criminal Law graduates can enjoy a variety of potential careers in sectors such as law enforcement, police services, security, counseling, juvenile cases, criminology, forensic science and more.