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Language
  • English
Format
  • Full time
Start date
  • September
Location
  • Maastricht
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Master

Forensics, Criminology and Law

Why does someone commit a crime? How do police, judiciary and forensic experts operate? Delve into the world of criminal justice from different perspectives, combining law with criminology, psychology, physics and more.
 

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Is this you?

  • Are you fascinated by the causes of criminal behaviour?
  • Do you want to examine crime and sentencing from multiple perspectives?
  • Do you wonder how reliable a witness really is?

Your future

  • Start your career as forensic specialist or researcher in criminal justice
  • Build your career as an anti-fraud coordinator or probation officer
  • Get a job as an expert in a municipality, bank or security agency

Good to know

  • You'll obtain a Master of Laws (LLM) degree.
  • This is a one-year, full-time programme.
  • To start in September, apply until 1 May (non-EU/EEA) or 1 June (EU/EEA).

Upcoming events

2 Nov
5 Nov
Online Master's Week
4 Nov
Online Info Session | Master Forensics, Criminology and Law (Online Master's Week)
20 Mar
Master’s Open Day
Kinga Sztaba Ambassador LAW Forensics Criminology and Law

"I am Kinga and I will be a new ambassador for the Forensics, Criminology and Law programme! I was born and raised in Poland, and this summer I graduated from European Law School at Maastricht University. after completing my Master’s I want to pursue an academic career in field of organised crime and European criminal law."

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Practical matters

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Faculty of Law ranked in the THE World University Rankings 2026, and EQUIS and NVAO accreditated

Accreditations and recognitions

All programmes are accredited by the NVAO and hold the Certificate for Quality in Internationalisation (CeQuInt). In addition, the faculty is ranked among the top 25 law schools worldwide in the THE World University Rankings 2026.
Drie studenten in gesprek tijdens een werkgroep, met laptops open op tafel.

Problem-Based Learning

You will learn in small groups of up to 15 students, not in crowded lecture halls. Our Problem-Based Learning (PBL) approach builds the critical thinking, teamwork, and problem-solving skills that boost your employability and prepare you for real-world success.
Drie studenten lopen door een zonovergoten straat in het centrum van Maastricht.

Studying in the heart of Maastricht

Maastricht is a lively, international city where a unique mix of history, European influence and student life comes together in a compact, walkable city centre. With Belgium and Germany just around the corner, Maastricht is an ideal place to experience law in a truly international context—both inside and outside the classroom.