Criminal Justice Bachelor & Master in London

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Jobs & Career Perspectives

Career perspectives for Criminal Justice

15 months after graduation, graduates of this subject were asked about their current circumstances of employment, what they do, and whether their activities and perspectives are directly related to their studies.

Current jobs

Among graduates of Criminal Justice who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number who “agree” or “strongly agree” with the statements about their job.

Specialisations within Criminal Justice

  • Generalist
  • Corrections and Case Management
  • Forensic Science
  • Homeland Security and Crisis Management
  • Law Enforcement

Skills that graduates consider useful for their work in Criminal Justice

  • Written communication
  • Public speaking skills
  • Time management
  • Active listening and learning
  • Critical thinking and decision making
  • Physical fitness
  • Forensics knowledge
  • Computer proficiency
  • Legal knowledge
  • Weapons proficiency

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Among graduates of Criminal Justice who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number of highly skilled vs non-highly skilled jobs (Unistats).

Jobs of graduates of Criminal Justice (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Criminal Justice at King's College London

30% Managers, directors and senior officials
10% Other Educational Professionals
10% Information Technology Professionals
5% Engineering professionals
5% Teaching Professionals
5% Administrative occupations
5% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
5% Natural and social science professionals
5% Finance Professionals
5% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Criminal Justice, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

FAQ

The price of rent in London has the highest impact on overall living expenses. Your choice of where to live in London will make a huge difference to your costs of living. Students studying in London pay on average 67% more on rent than students in the rest of the UK. Overall student living costs in London will be approx 34% more than in the rest of the UK.