Master

Forensics, Criminology and Law

Do you aspire to build a career in law or as a forensic consultant in business or in government? And would you like to be better prepared for this, with additional knowledge about crime and how evidence is obtained? If so, the master’s programme in Forensics, Criminology and Law can help you get there.

You will dive into the world of forensic psychology, accounting and medicine, and will continuously analyse these disciplines in relation to the law. You will develop an understanding of why forensics increasingly plays a decisive role in solving crimes and in getting the perpretrators convicted. You will also learn to identify the limits of how forensic techniques and insights can be applied.

Thanks to the programme's multidisciplinary approach to crime and criminal justice, in addition to the usual legal professions, you can also look for work in law enforcement agencies, psychiatric services or policy functions within the Ministry of Justice.

Fast facts

unique combination of forensic disciplines, criminology and law
Problem-Based Learning, guest lectures, presentations, assignments and papers
1-year, full-time master’s, taught in Dutch or English
weekly: 8 contact hrs, 32 hrs independent study
you’ll get an LLM in Forensics, Criminology and Law

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Attention: change in the programme

The programme of the master Forensics, Criminology and Law, as presented on this website, concerns the new programme which (if approved) will come into effect as from 1 September 2019.

Did you start this master's programme in September 2018? Or will you start this programme in February 2019? Then nothing changes for you. Please click here to find the outline of the programme that applies to you.

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Faculty of Law - Introduction days August 2019

To make sure that you will have a good and pleasant start of your study, the Faculty of Law organizes a (...