International Crimes and Criminology (MSc)

Interdisciplinary, research-based, international

Master’s programme International Crimes and Criminology at VU University Amsterdam

Interdisciplinary perspective on International Crimes and Criminology
The programme offers a multifaceted approach to international crimes. Insights from a variety of disciplines such as sociology, psychology, criminology, international criminal law and political science are dealt with extensively.

Research-based
The programme is research-based with links to the Amsterdam Centre for Interdisciplinary Research on International Crimes and Security (ACIC). Scholars come here with the intention of integrating acquired knowledge, stimulating debate and conducting innovative research on international crimes. High-performing students will be invited to participate in the research projects of the academic staff.

International and diverse
The programme International Crimes and Criminology aims to bring together a select group of highly skilled and motivated students from various backgrounds and nationalities who wish to analyze, understand and help combat international crime and gross human rights violations. The diversity of the group makes the exchange of knowledge and experiences even more stimulating.

A programme that matters
In the rapidly developing field of supranational criminology there is a dire need for theoretically sound and empirically based knowledge. A better understanding of the underlying dynamics that lead to international crimes can help criminologists and legal experts draft plans for effective intervention in explosive situations. VU University Amsterdam is the only university in the Netherlands and one of the few universities worldwide to offer this specialization. This means you will be in the possession of unique skills upon successful completion of the programme.