Law and security degrees in Argentina
AbogacÃa, Derecho, CriminalÃstica, CriminologÃa, Seguridad Ciudadana and Estrategia Contemporánea: these are the law and security degrees you can study in Argentina.
If you like to debate, if you always have an opinion about what is fair or if you are intrigued by how a case is solved, that is a good place to start looking.
How to study law and security in Argentina
In Argentina the degree to work as a lawyer can be called AbogacÃa or Derecho, depending on the university. It is taught at public and private universities in Ciudad de Buenos Aires, La Plata, Córdoba, Mendoza, Mar del Plata or Corrientes, among other cities.
There are law degrees (AbogacÃa, Derecho), research degrees (CriminalÃstica, CriminologÃa), security degrees (Seguridad Ciudadana) and defense degrees (Estrategia Contemporánea). In all of them you read, write and analyze real situations. Before choosing, check on the CONEAU that the degree is accredited.
The law and security degrees in Argentina
AbogacÃa and Derecho prepare you to work with laws; CriminalÃstica, to analyze the evidence in a case using scientific methods; CriminologÃa, to assess behavior and the human mind; Seguridad Ciudadana, to create public and private security plans; Estrategia Contemporánea, to plan national defense. CriminologÃa overlaps with the social sciences and humanities degrees in Argentina, and CriminalÃstica with science degrees.
Where to study law and security in Argentina
Instituto Universitario de la PolicÃa Federal Argentina (IUPFA)Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires · PublicPublic SafetyForensic ScienceLaw and Legal Practice
Universidad Católica de la Plata (UCALP)La Plata · PrivateLaw and Legal PracticeForensic ScienceLaw
Universidad de la Cuenca del Plata (UCP)Corrientes · PrivateLaw and Legal PracticeForensic ScienceLaw
Universidad del Aconcagua (UDA)Mendoza · PrivateLaw and Legal PracticeForensic ScienceCriminology
Universidad Empresarial Siglo 21Córdoba · PrivateLaw and Legal PracticeCriminologyLaw
Universidad Nacional de La Matanza (UNLaM)San Justo · PublicLaw and Legal PracticeLawForensic Science
Universidad Nacional de Lomas de Zamora (UNLZ)Lomas de Zamora · PublicLaw and Legal PracticePublic SafetyLaw
Instituto Universitario de GendarmerÃa Nacional (IUGNA)Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires · PublicForensic SciencePublic SafetyHow to choose between them
Look at what you do when no one asks you to: if you like building arguments, if you enjoy solving a mystery step by step or if you are the one who suggests how to resolve a conflict in your group.
Then ask yourself if you prefer speaking and writing to defend a position (AbogacÃa or Derecho), studying the evidence in a case (CriminalÃstica), understanding people's behavior (CriminologÃa) or designing security plans (Seguridad Ciudadana).
If you are torn between AbogacÃa and CriminalÃstica, compare the subjects in their profiles and the admission requirements of each university. The career test helps you see which of these degrees fits your answers.
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Frequently asked questions
Are AbogacÃa and Derecho the same?
They prepare you for the same legal field; the degree name changes depending on the university. Check what it's called at the one you're interested in and what it qualifies you for.
How long are law and security degrees in Argentina?
AbogacÃa and Derecho are the longest in the area; Criminology and Contemporary Strategy, somewhat shorter, and Criminalistics and Citizen Security, the shortest.
What is the difference between Criminology and Criminalistics?
Criminalistics is closer to the sciences: it analyzes the evidence in a case and prepares reports to find out what happened. Criminology is closer to the study of people: it evaluates behavior and the human mind.
Do you have to take an exam to get into Law?
It depends on the university: some have an introductory course or cycle and others don't. Check the degree page for how admission works and when it starts.
Do I have to be a good public speaker to study Law?
It helps, but it's not a requirement to start. You'll read a lot, write and defend your ideas, and that is practiced during the degree.