36 monthsProgramme duration
14,700 EURTuition Fee/year
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Politics
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Bachelor's
Study Mode
On Campus
In the Bachelor Security Studies, you learn to understand and address contemporary security challenges. From terrorism and cybercrime to natural disasters, you explore the political, historical, and social contexts, and examine the role of governance, institutions, and media. You develop a critical, analytical mindset, learn to navigate complex situations, and gain insight into crisis management: making swift, effective decisions in unforeseen events. You study cases such as the Fukushima nuclear disaster (2011) and the SARS epidemic. The programme prepares you for a career in government, international organisations, NGOs, or the private sector, where you can contribute to real-world security solutions. You study in The Hague, the international city of peace, justice, and security, at Leiden University, one of Europe’s leading universities.
Read more about Security Studies on the Leiden University website
Programme overview
Main Subject
Politics
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Bachelor's
Study Mode
On Campus
In the Bachelor Security Studies, you learn to understand and address contemporary security challenges. From terrorism and cybercrime to natural disasters, you explore the political, historical, and social contexts, and examine the role of governance, institutions, and media. You develop a critical, analytical mindset, learn to navigate complex situations, and gain insight into crisis management: making swift, effective decisions in unforeseen events. You study cases such as the Fukushima nuclear disaster (2011) and the SARS epidemic. The programme prepares you for a career in government, international organisations, NGOs, or the private sector, where you can contribute to real-world security solutions. You study in The Hague, the international city of peace, justice, and security, at Leiden University, one of Europe’s leading universities.
Read more about Security Studies on the Leiden University website
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English language requirements: TOEFL internet-based 80, Minimum score of 80 overall and 20 for each separate component; Cambridge English 169, Cambridge C2 Proficiency in English or Cambridge C1 Advanced English, with a minimum score of 169 for each separate component; IELTS 6.0, IELTS - Academic modules only. Minimum score of 6.0 overall and 6.0 for each separate component We do not accept IELTS Academic online We do not accept IELTS General Training or IELTS Indicator.
You have exceptional freedom to tailor your studies to your goals in year three, enabling you to qualify for a specialised master’s programme, or to prepare for entering the labour market. You have the opportunity to study abroad or do an internship, or you can choose to deepen your knowledge and skills via a minor or elective from FGGA or another Leiden faculty; or you can take your minor at another university in the Netherlands or abroad.
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