Crime and Criminal Justice (MSc)

Leiden University, Leiden, Netherlands

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12 monthsProgramme duration

22,300 EURTuition Fee/year

Feb, SepStarting Month

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Programme overview

Main Subject

Criminology

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Detecting and combatting crime is becoming increasingly complex. Security is high on the national and international agenda. The master’s programme Crime and Criminal Justice in Leiden provides the skills to face these challenges.

Students choose the master’s programme Crime and Criminal Justice because they have an affinity with human behaviour and crime and want to learn more to be able to make a contribution in preventing and fighting crime. Criminologists (lawyers and non-lawyers) are employed by organisations such as the police, the Public Prosecution Service, the prison system, the probation service, victim support, consultancy and research agencies, security companies and in the business sector.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Criminology

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

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Admission Requirements

TOEFL

90+

Cambridge CAE Advanced

180+

IELTS

6.5+

To be eligible for one of Leiden University’s master's programmes, you must meet the following admission requirements: Academic, Language and Programme-specific. For Academic requirements: You’ll need a BA or BSc degree (or equivalent and preferably associated to the field of study) to be admitted to any of Leiden University’s master’s programmes. For Language requirements: Admission to most master’s programmes requires students to be proficient in English. For Programme-specific requirements: The specific academic and professional entry requirements for each master’s programme are listed in each programme's website - please check with each programme's site to learn more about the programme-specific requirements.

Program Duration

1 Year

Starting Month(s)

Feb

Starting Month(s)

Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic

Starts from

2,694 EUR

International

Starts from

22,300 EUR

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