Criminology and Forensic Science
Undergraduate (Bachelor)
Criminology and Forensic Science
Why choose this field of study?
Do you find crime internally objectionable and want to do your part in detecting and preventing it? Are you passionate about forensic science? Do you associate your future with a career in this field? Studying Criminology and Forensic Science at the University of Economics and Human Sciences in Warsaw, you will acquire interdisciplinary knowledge that will allow you to handle forensic investigations, criminal profiling, or examination of criminal evidence. You will become familiar with the latest methods of securing a crime scene and effective tools for combating economic or business-related crime. You will also develop an understanding of strategies to address broader social security issues.
During your undergraduate studies in Criminology at UEHS, you will explore the fundamentals of criminal and family law, forensic medicine, crime prognosis, modern investigative methods, and offender psychopathology. You will become acquainted with the procedures for investigating crime, but also with the basics of computer forensics – you will discover, among other things, what open-source intelligence techniques are and how tracing digital footprints helps in detecting cyber crimes, including those related to corruption. Through practice-oriented activities, you will experience for yourself the work of a criminologist and a forensic technician, in addition to learning about specific career prospects for specialists in both of these closely related fields. Graduate studies are also available within the field of study – see: Criminology and Forensic Science (graduate studies).
Criminology and Forensic Science (undergraduate studies) – what sets us apart:
- You will become acquainted with theoretical and practical knowledge of state-of-the-art crime prevention and detection methods.
- As part of your diploma dissertation, you will carry out your own social project on a topic that particularly fascinates you in the field of criminology and forensic science.
- Through labs, workshops, and internships, you will explore the inner workings of the profession in practice.
- You will also learn the project method and develop deductive skills.
- You will draw upon the knowledge of experienced lecturers and long-time practitioners.
- Studying at UEHS means engaging in an international environment. (UEHS was recognized as the most internationalized university in Poland by the Perspektywy University Ranking)
Criminology and Forensic Science – what can you do after graduation?
The Criminology and Forensic Science degree is the best choice for those who wish to work in:
- uniformed services (Police, Prison Service, Special Forces, Military Police, Internal Security Agency or Central Anticorruption Bureau), but also in the judiciary (e.g., as an expert witness, probation officer, mediator) or detective companies and asset protection agencies;
- forensic laboratories, but also institutions and organizations involved in assisting victims of crime, crime prevention, or homeland security policy;
- investigative journalism.
Did you know that criminology and forensic science were also studied by many popular crime fiction writers? If you are especially curious about this field – join the ranks of our students!
This field of study recommends
This field of study recommends
dr hab. Grzegorz Gołębiowski, prof. AEH - lecturer at the Academy of Economics and Humanities, author of the widely read detective novel "The Debt of Blood" (published by Novae Res).
This program
is for you if:
You are able to piece together facts and are intrigued by the social and psychological background of crime.
You want to contribute to the prevention and detection of crime – as a professional.
You want to have a real impact on increasing social security and developing forensic techniques.
Programme and structure of studies
Undergraduate
(bachelor’s degree)
The Criminology and Forensic Science undergraduate program offers interdisciplinary, multi-level knowledge of crime prevention and detection, which is essential for future specialists in this field.
FIRST YEAR OF STUDY
The first year of study includes courses from the fields of law, administration, sociology, psychology, and public safety – areas that provide the foundation to understanding the detailed issues in criminology and forensic science. Students also participate in dedicated courses that are designed to prepare them towards further development of specialized knowledge.
- SEMESTER I
- SEMESTER II
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Lecture method | Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT) |
| OHS | 0 | L | 8/8 |
| Academic Skills | 1 | L | 15/8 |
| Introduction to psychology | 5 | L | 30/24 |
| Introduction to the state and law studies | 5 | L | 30/24 |
| Organization and management theory / Fundamentals of economics | 5 | L | 30/24 |
| Fundamentals of social communication | 4 | L | 30/16 |
| Anthropology | 5 | L | 30/16 |
| Introduction to philosophy | 5 | L | 35/20 |
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Lecture method | Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT) |
| Sports and recreational activities | 0 | T | 30/16 |
| Foreign language | 2 | LEKT | 30/16 |
| Introduction to legal theory | 5 | L, T | 60/40 |
| Introduction to criminology and forensic science | 5 | L, T | 60/32 |
| Fundamentals of sociology | 3 | L | 30/16 |
| Etiology of crime | 3 | D | 30/16 |
| Organized crime | 3 | D | 30/16 |
| Elements of forensics | 4 | D | 30/16 |
| Institutions of legal protection | 5 | D | 30/16 |
L – lectures; T – tutorials; LEKT – foreign language classes; WS – workshops D – discussions; LAB – labs; PR – practicum/internship
SECOND YEAR OF STUDY
In the second year, Criminology and Forensic Science students deepen their specialized knowledge in specialized fields such as: criminal analysis, psychology, and computer forensics. During workshops and laboratory classes, students also learn to apply the acquired knowledge in practice.
- SEMESTER III
- SEMESTER IV
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Lecture method | Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT) |
| SPORTS AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES | 0 | T | 30/- |
| FOREIGN LANGUAGE | 2 | T | 30/16 |
| PENAL LAW | 6 | L, T | 60/32 |
| INFORMATION SOCIETY/Investigative journalism and forensic fiction | 3 | D | 30/16 |
| INTRODUCTION TO CYBERSECURITY / ELEMENTS OF CRYPTOGRAPHY | 4 | L | 30/16 |
| INFORMATION SECURITY MANAGEMENT | 3 | D | 24/16 |
| STATE SECURITY STRUCTURES | 3 | L | 30/16 |
| Basic SOURCES OF INFORMATION ON CRIME | 3 | D | 30/16 |
| FORENSIC MEDICINE | 3 | L | 30/16 |
| CRIME ANALYSIS | 3 | WS | 30/16 |
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Lecture method | Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT) |
| FOREIGN LANGUAGE | 2 | T | 30/16 |
| NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS | 3 | L | 30/16 |
| CRIME SCENE ANALYSIS | 3 | WS | 45/24 |
| INVESTIGATIVE AND FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY | 3 | D | 30/16 |
| TOXICOLOGY IN FORENSICS | 3 | LAB | 30/16 |
| OPEN-SOURCE INTELLIGENCE TECHNIQUES | 3 | L, T | 45/24 |
| DIGITAL FOOTPRINTS - ANALYSIS AND SECURITY | 3 | WS | 30/16 |
| PENITENTIARY SCIENCE | 3 | D | 30/16 |
| CRIME FORECASTING | 4 | L, T | 60/32 |
| SOCIAL PATHOLOGY / WHITE COLLAR CRIME | 3 | D | 30/16 |
L – lectures; T – tutorials; LEKT – foreign language classes; WS – workshops D – discussions; LAB – labs; PR – practicum/internship
THIRD YEAR OF STUDY
In the third year, students solidify their specialized knowledge and take part in internships under the guidance of experts and professionals. This is also the period when students implement their own social project, which in the Criminology and Forensic Science undergraduate course replaces the requirement to write a conventional diploma thesis.
- SEMESTER V
- SEMESTER VI
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Lecture method | Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT) |
| FOREIGN LANGUAGE | 3 | T | 30/16 |
| INTELLECTUAL AND INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY PROTECTION LAW | 2 | D | 30/16 |
| FUNDAMENTALS OF INDIVIDUAL SECURITY / FUNDAMENTALS OF BUSINESS AND PUBLIC ENTITY SECURITY | 3 | L, T | 60/32 |
| EUROPEAN UNION INTERNAL SECURITY / NEW FORMS AND METHODS OF CRIME | 3 | D | 30/16 |
| COMPUTER FORENSICS | 2 | LAB | 30/16 |
| INTERNSHIP I | 14 | PR | 360/360 |
| PROJECT PREPARATION METHODOLOGY | 3 | D | 30/16 |
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Lecture method | Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT) |
| CRIMINAL PROFILING | 3 | L, LAB | 60/32 |
| INTERNET EXPLORATION TECHNIQUES / METHODS AND TECHNIQUES OF PERSUASION AND PROPAGANDA | 3 | WS | 30/16 |
| EXPERT WITNESS WORK METHODOLOGY | 3 | D | 45/24 |
| CORRUPTION PREVENTION / SECURITY DESIGN IN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS | 3 | D | 30/16 |
| INTERNSHIP II | 14 | PR | 360/360 |
| SOCIAL PROJECT | 4 | D | 30/16 |
L – lectures; T – tutorials; LEKT – foreign language classes; WS – workshops D – discussions; LAB – labs; PR – practicum/internship
Tuition fees
Fixed tuition - flexible payments
By choosing to study at UEHS, you can be sure that the tuition fee will not change throughout the duration of your studies. You can pay the tuition fee once for the entire year of study or spread over a semester payment. This allows you to decide how you want to plan your expenses.
Fees (academic year 2024/2025)
- EU&OTHER COUNTRIES GROUP
- OTHER COUNTRIES
| Year of study | Annually | Per semester* |
| I | 2400 € | 1350 € |
| II | 2400 € | 1350 € |
| III | 2400 € | 1350 € |
*Semester payment is possible from the second year of studies.
| Year of study | Annually | Per semester* |
| I | 3400 € | 1850 € |
| II | 3400 € | 1850 € |
| III | 3400 € | 1850 € |
*Semester payment is possible from the second year of studies.
EU and other countries group
This group includes citizens of the countries member states of the European Union and the following countries citizens: Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Latin America, Macedonia, Moldova, Russia, Serbia, Tajikistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan.
Other countries
The citizens of all the remaining countries.
Scholarships - easier than you think
While studying at UEHS, you can take advantage of a wide range of financial support from the state budget and European funds, as well as benefit from special discounts with UEHS discount program
You can submit most scholarship applications quickly and easily through your online account.
In the academic year 2022/2023, the University of Economics and Humanities in Warsaw awarded 350 Rector’s Scholarships, ranging from PLN 525 /month to PLN 1025 /month, depending on the average or achievements. For outstanding sport, artistic or scientific achievements, the Scholarship Committee awarded scholarships of PLN 600 /month.
Detailed information on the possibility of applying for the Rector’s Scholarship is available in the “MojeAEH” system.
A sports scholarship may be awarded to a student who excels in sport achievements at least national level. In addition we also encourage our students to take part in additional support programs- eg. the National Academic Representation.
Young sportsmen can count on financial support in the amount of PLN 600 /month.
Detailed information on the possibility of applying for sports scholarship is available in the “MojeAEH” system.
A scholarship for people with disabilities may be awarded to a student who has a disability certificate, a disability degree certificate, a ZUS certifying physician’s certificate, a disability group certificate or a certificate of permanent or long-term incapacity to work on a farm.
In the 2022/2023 academic year, depending on the degree of disability, 150 scholarships for people with disabilities were awarded, ranging from PLN 1275 /month to PLN 1575 /month.
Detailed information on the possibility of applying for a scholarship for people with disabilities is available in the “MojeAEH” system.
The allowance is a form of emergency financial assistance. Any student who found himself temporarily in a difficult life situation resulting from random events beyond the student’s control can apply for it.The allowance may be granted twice in one academic year, and the allowance is not granted twice for the same random event. Difficult life situations caused by the COVID-19 pandemic are an exception.
In 2021, we granted 40 allowances for a total of PLN 197,200. The allowances, depending on the student’s situation, were paid in the amount of PLN 3,000 to PLN 5,000 at a time.
Detailed information on the possibility of applying for the allowance is available in the “MojeAEH” system.
2022/2023 academic year
355 Rector’s Scholarships
179 social scholarships
181 scholarships for people with disabilities
PLN 1,890,289.35 was spent in 2019/2020 on scholarships
PLN 2,911,662.50 was spent in 2020/2021 on scholarships
PLN 4,158,177.00 was spent in 2021/2022 on scholarships
PLN 7,829,950.00 was spent in 2022/2023 on scholarships
Rector’s Scholarship – highest average: 5,44
