Overview
These questions will constitute some of criminal law's biggest challenges for the years to come and are the focus of the Global Criminal Law LLM track, which explores the application of criminal law - both substantive and procedural - in the context of global criminality, such as organized, transnational and international criminality.
Key Features
- Students in the Global Criminal Law programme from University of Groningen will have to participate in six compulsory courses and the compulsory seminar for this programme. Like all masters, this programme is also concluded by writing a Master's thesis, worth 18 ECTS.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Comparative Criminal Law
- Criminal Procedure and Human Rights
- Organised and Financial Crime
- Cyber crime and Cybersecurity
- International Criminal Tribunals and Courts
- Seminar International Cooperation in Criminal Matters
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Disciplines
International Law Criminal Law Master of Laws (LLM) View 57 other Masters in Master of Laws (LLM) in NetherlandsAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- On top of providing the Admissions Board with transcripts and diplomas, students should have an equivalent minimum GPA (Grade Point Average) of 7/10 (Dutch grading scale).
- basic knowledge of criminal law and elementary knowledge of public international law
- LLB or equivalent.
- Candidates must provide one letter of reference from an academic referee who has detailed knowledge of their academic records.
- Applicants must send a motivation letter (max. 650 words). The letter should be written by the applicants themselves; it is not allowed to submit an (official) translation.
- Curriculum vitae.
Tuition Fee
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International
16201 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 16201 EUR per year during 12 months. -
EU/EEA
2209 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2209 EUR per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Groningen
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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