Criminology and Forensic Science (MA)

Graduate studies in Criminology and Forensic Science at the VIZJA University are designed for individuals with an undergraduate degree in Criminology and Forensic Science and related fields (e.g., law, administration, psychology, sociology, political science, homeland security, natural sciences) who want to gain or expand the competencies necessary for work related to fighting crime. Do you want to pursue a career in uniformed services, crime investigation, or judiciary? Perhaps you are already working in the industry and want to improve your skills or get a promotion? Completion of this degree will equip you with specialized knowledge and practical competence, confirmed by a master’s degree in Criminology and Forensic Science.

The graduate program in Criminology and Forensic Science at VIZJA University focuses on conveying an in-depth, interdisciplinary knowledge of the areas on which the work of a criminologist is based, such as psychology (forensic, penitentiary, suicidology), law (criminal, civil, police, fiscal, international) or homeland security. You will get acquainted with detailed issues of the methodology of crime measurement or tactics and procedures of investigation. Through elective courses, you will focus on subjects that particularly interest you. You will also take part in engaging internships, and also in first aid courses, to fully prepare you for professional development in the field of prevention and combating crime.

Graduate studies in Criminology and Forensic Science at VIZJA University will prepare you to join and progress within uniformed services: police, border guard, customs, military police, or special forces, but also in the prison system. Graduates will also find employment in the broader justice system, e.g., as expert witnesses, probation officers, mediators, and as specialists in forensic laboratories. Also, work in public institutions and non-governmental organizations that deal with crime prevention or counter-pathology is another path of development. Having studied Criminology and Forensic Science, you will also have the competencies to provide detective services, protect people and property, and even work in investigative journalism.