Transnational crimes like human trafficking and terrorism increasingly demands coordinated criminal justice responses on a European or international level, which has created a demand for graduates who understand these relevant processes and its actors. This programme also devotes attention to the involvement of non-state actors and agencies outside the criminal justice system in crime control and the implications for legitimacy and accountability.

• The programme distinguishes itself by its international comparative perspective, analysing criminal justice systems, legislation and policies in common law and civil law countries.
• It is unique in its combination of legal and criminological perspectives and its cross-national scope.
• International group of students with different backgrounds, including criminology, social sciences, law and international studies.
• Teaching takes place in small groups and is interactive in nature, with a great diversity in class formats and assignments.

Career prospects students may consider when choosing this Master’s programme include:

• Law (-related) professions
• Criminal justice organisations
• Research and teaching
• Roles related to policy-making and policy-advising