Gdańsk, Poland

Criminology and Criminal Justice

Bachelor's
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Criminology and Criminal Justice at UG

Language: EnglishStudies in English
Subject area: security services
Kind of studies: full-time studies
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University website: en.ug.edu.pl

Why study Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of Gdańsk?

Criminology and Criminal Justice why
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An international perspective on criminology

The Criminology and Criminal Justice programme at the University of Gdańsk offers students a unique opportunity to explore crime and justice issues in a global context. Courses are conducted in English, which not only enhances language skills but also deepens understanding of international challenges in law and security.

Combining theory with practice

The curriculum integrates theoretical knowledge of law, criminology, and sociology with practical skills in analysing criminal phenomena. Students gain insight into research methods, offender profiling techniques, and the evaluation of criminal justice policies and law enforcement strategies.

Interdisciplinary approach

Throughout their studies, students draw on the achievements of multiple disciplines, including law, psychology, sociology, and political science. This broad perspective allows them to understand the complexity of criminal behaviour and the mechanisms for combating it, making graduates versatile professionals.

Experienced academic staff

Classes are delivered by University of Gdańsk faculty members and practitioners from the justice system and security institutions. This ensures access to up-to-date knowledge and real-world insights into the challenges faced by agencies responsible for public safety.

International exchange opportunities

The programme includes the possibility of participation in mobility schemes such as Erasmus+. This provides valuable experience at foreign academic centres, broadens horizons, and fosters international academic and professional networks.

Developing analytical competences

Students learn to analyse statistical data, interpret reports, and prepare forecasts concerning crime trends. Such skills are highly valued in careers as criminal analysts, security experts, and public policy advisors.

Attractive career paths

Graduates of Criminology and Criminal Justice can pursue careers in the police, prosecution offices, judiciary, penitentiary institutions, and international organisations dealing with security and human rights. They are also sought after in the private sector, particularly in security companies and risk analysis consultancies.

Further academic opportunities

Completion of the bachelor’s programme opens the way to master’s studies in Poland and abroad. Advanced education allows graduates to specialise further and strengthen their position on the job market.

Skills for a modern world

The programme responds to current social and economic demands related to public safety. University of Gdańsk graduates are prepared to work in multicultural environments, cooperate with institutions at both national and international levels, and operate effectively in teams where responsibility and ethical standards are crucial.

Conclusion

Studying Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of Gdańsk is an excellent choice for those interested in law, security, and social issues. The programme combines academic knowledge with practical preparation, offering strong foundations for careers in public institutions, private enterprises, and international organisations.

Test: Is Criminology and Criminal Justice the right fit for you?

Criminology and Criminal Justice test

Answer all questions and check if Criminology and Criminal Justice is the right field of study for you!

1. Do you find yourself interested in understanding the causes of crime and deviant behaviour?

2. How appealing is the idea of analysing laws and their impact on society?

3. Do you enjoy debates about justice, fairness, and human rights?

4. To what extent do you like analysing data, statistics, or reports to understand social problems?

5. How interested are you in learning about police, courts, and correctional systems?

6. Do you see yourself helping to design solutions for crime prevention?

7. How much do you value ethics and integrity in legal or social work?

8. Do you enjoy working in teams and discussing complex social problems?

9. How comfortable are you with speaking in public or presenting arguments clearly?

10. What motivates you most about studying Criminology and Criminal Justice?

Definitions and quotes

Criminal Justice
Criminal justice is the delivery of justice to those who having committed crimes. The criminal justice system is a series of government agencies and institutions whose goal is to identify and catch the law-breakers and to inflict a form of punishment on them. Other goals include the rehabilitation of offenders, preventing other crimes, and moral support for victims. The primary institutions of the criminal justice system are the police, prosecution and defense lawyers, the courts and prisons.
Criminology
Criminology (from Latin crīmen, "accusation" originally derived from the Ancient Greek verb "krino" "κρίνω", and Ancient Greek -λογία, -logy|-logia, from "logos" meaning: “word,” “reason,” or “plan”) is the scientific study of the nature, extent, management, causes, control, consequences, and prevention of criminal behavior, both on the individual and social levels. Criminology is an interdisciplinary field in both the behavioral and social sciences, drawing especially upon the research of sociologists, psychologists, philosophers, psychiatrists, biologists, social anthropologists, as well as scholars of law.
Justice
Justice is the legal or philosophical theory by which fairness is administered. The concept of justice differs in every culture. An early theory of justice was set out by the Ancient Greek philosopher Plato in his work The Republic. Advocates of divine command theory say that justice issues from God. In the 17th century, theorists like John Locke advocated natural rights as a derivative of justice. Thinkers in the social contract tradition state that justice is derived from the mutual agreement of everyone concerned. In the 19th century, utilitarian thinkers including John Stuart Mill said that justice is what has the best consequences. Theories of distributive justice concern what is distributed, between whom they are to be distributed, and what is the proper distribution. Egalitarians state that justice can only exist within the coordinates of equality. John Rawls used a theory of social contract to show that justice, and especially distributive justice, is a form of fairness. Property rights theorists (like Robert Nozick) take a deontological view of distributive justice and state that property rights-based justice maximizes the overall wealth of an economic system. Theories of retributive justice are concerned with punishment for wrongdoing. Restorative justice (also sometimes called "reparative justice") is an approach to justice that focuses on restoring what is good, and necessarily focuses on the needs of victims and offenders.
Justice
Cima di giudizio non s'avvalla.
Justice does not descend from its pinnacle.
Justice
This shows you are above
Your justicers; that these our nether crimes
So speedily can venge!
William Shakespeare, King Lear (1608), Act IV, scene 2, line 78.
Justice
Liberty, equality — bad principles! The only true principle for humanity is justice; and justice to the feeble becomes necessarily protection or kindness.
Henri-Frédéric Amiel, undated entry of December 1863 or early 1864, in Amiel's Journal : The Journal Intime of Henri-Frédéric Amiel as translated by Humphry Ward (1893), p. 215.

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