Overview

Do you want to find out more about furnishing evidence in cases of crime? Are you interested in the theory and practice of investigation, in people and in what’s going on in society? Then the Forensic Criminology MSc programme at Leiden University is right for you. Also if you have a bachelor’s degree in a social science field like Psychology.

Students choose this master's degree because they have an affinity with crime and its analysis and evidence. You can help improve investigation and investigation methods. Criminologists (lawyers and non-lawyers!) Are employed by, among others, the police, NFI, consultancy and research agencies and the business community.

Why the Masters in Forensic Criminology at Leiden University?

The Leiden Law Faculty has a good reputation, nationally and internationally: your diploma has value.

It is a broad education, with 'trips' to psychiatry, accountancy, tracing, the reliability of witnesses and the use of evidence and data for risk assessment.

More than 80% of Leiden Master's students of Forensic Criminology have a suitable position within six months. We help you with our online mentor network and personal career coaching.

Programme Structure

In the master's degree you have to deal with different forms of education:

Lectures and working groups in which motivated teachers present the subject matter and connect it with current events and their own research. You are expected to prepare these lectures by studying the specified literature.

Thesis. You conduct a research independently for your thesis and you state this in a scientific argument.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-05-15 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
Starting 2026-02-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-11-15 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Criminal Law Forensic Science Criminology View 5 other Masters in Criminology in Netherlands

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

7

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100

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

In order to be considered, you should possess (before the start of the programme) a Bachelor's degree in Criminology (BSc) or a bachelor’s degree in law (LL.B) or another discipline related to criminology and criminal justice from a recognised research university. Generally, social science degrees (e.g., international relations, sociology) are considered relevant, if the applicant can demonstrate an interest in criminal justice.

Tuition Fee

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International

20900 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 20900 EUR per year during 12 months.
EU/EEA

2530 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2530 EUR per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Leiden

850 - 1250 EUR /month

Living costs

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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Available Scholarships

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