Global Criminology

Study mode:On campus Study type:Full-time Languages: English
Local:$ 2.08 k / Year(s) Foreign:$ 15.7 k / Year(s) Deadline: May 1, 2025
75 place StudyQA ranking:4596 Duration:12 months

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There is a growing demand for qualified researchers, legal practitioners and policy makers who can address these and comparable issues. Are you a multidisciplinary expert or criminologist who wants to make a significant contribution to the field? Are you someone who wants to work in the field of law and social reform – or any sector dealing with growing forms of local and global crime control? Do you want to be part of a Master's programme with students from different continents? Then the MA in Criminology at Utrecht University is the right choice for you! Additional career opportunities exist in the areas of law and social reform, policy making, law enforcement, and research, particularly for positions within international organisations or organisations with significant international scope. Students can choose between two tracks: Track 1: Global Crime Track 2: Penology and Forensic Criminology

Instruction modes

research, tutorial, lecture, working group

Accreditation: NVAO

Erasmus Mundus program: This is an Erasmus Mundus program.

Other requirements

  1. schriftelijk verzoek motivatiebrief
  2. gemiddeld cijfer Voor de criminologische vakken minimaal een zeven
  3. aanvullend vak Minor Criminologie bij de UU of vergelijkbare voorkennis
  4. taaltoets cijfer * IELTS, Academic Module. Minimum score: 7.0 overall band, at least 6.5 for writing. * TOEFL, Internet based. Minimum score: 100, at least 23 for writing; institutional scores are not accepted (the TOEFL institution code for Utrecht University is 9062). * Cambridge Certificates Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English, at least a B grade. Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English, at least a C grade.


Want to improve your English level for admission?

Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.

  • ✔️ Flexible study schedule
  • ✔️ Experienced teachers
  • ✔️ Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

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