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Forensic Criminology (MSc)

Money laundering, fraud, DNA testing: current affairs is key in this master’s programme. 'Forensische Criminologie' provides specialist expertise related to the criminal justice system - from forensic psychiatry to criminalistics.

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 master’s  programme Forensische Criminologie is right for you. Also if you have a bachelor’s degree in a social science field like Psychology.

Why choose the master’s programme Forensische Criminologie at Leiden University?

  • Leiden Law School has an excellent reputation, nationally and internationally: your degree has value.
  • We provide a broad training, dealing with psychiatry, accountancy, the examination of evidence, the reliability of witnesses and the use of evidence and data for risk assessment.
  • More than 80% of graduates from the Leiden master’s programme Forensische Criminologie found suitable employment within six months. We can help you with our online mentor network and personal career guidance.

NOTE: this master is only offered in Dutch.