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

Forensica, Criminologie & Rechtspleging

Why does someone commit a crime? What does DNA evidence say? How does a judge decide? In this programme, you will dive into the world of crime and justice from different perspectives. You combine law with psychology, medicine, accountancy and more.

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Is this you?

  • Are you fascinated by the causes of criminal behaviour?
  • Want to look at crime and punishment from multiple angles?
  • Wondering how reliable a witness really is?

Your future

  • Start your career as a criminal justice lawyer
  • Undergo training in the legal profession or judiciary
  • Get a job as a consultant at an investigative agency or TBS clinic

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
2 Nov
Online Info Session | Master International Laws (Online Master's Week)
3 Nov
Online Info Session | Master International and European Tax Law (Online Master's Week)
4 Nov
Online Info Session | Master Intellectual Property Law and Knowledge Management (Online Master's Week)
4 Nov
Online Info Session | Master Forensics, Criminology and Law (Online Master's Week)
Vera Franssen, ambassadeur Forensica Criminologie en Rechtspleging

“I’m Vera, and this academic year I’ll be taking you along on my journey as a master’s student in Forensics, Criminology and Justice Administration. Any questions you have, you can always ask me by commenting or sending a DM!”

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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 (PBL)

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.