Master in Crime and Criminal Justice

The Master in Crime and Criminal Justice at Leiden University is a one-year program for students interested in crime and its impact on society, leading to a Master's degree in Criminology.

The curriculum covers subjects like criminology, security policy, and comparative criminal justice, with hands-on experiences and research opportunities to address contemporary challenges in crime detection and prevention, helping students develop skills in research, analysis, and policy development.

Graduates can pursue careers as criminologists, policy advisors, researchers, crime analysts, or intelligence officers, with potential employers including law enforcement agencies, public prosecution services, and consultancy firms.