Program Overview

International Crimes, Conflict and Criminology

Overview

The master's program in International Crimes, Conflict and Criminology is a unique program that explores the relationship between conflict and crime. This program is offered by the VU Amsterdam and is the only one of its kind in the world.

Program Description

In this program, students will examine how conflicts lead to crimes such as plundering, murder, recruitment of child soldiers, genocide, and terrorism. The program will also cover transnational crimes such as human trafficking, kidnappings, and wildlife crimes, which are often fueled by armed conflicts. Students will learn how to combine insights and methodologies from various disciplines, including criminology, law, psychology, sociology, and political science.

Program Details

• The program is taught in English.
• The program duration is 1 year.
• The program is offered full-time.
• The program has a deadline for application on March 31st.

Research Areas

The program focuses on the following research areas:

• The psychology of perpetrators
• Criminological theories on organizational processes
• Various forms of justice at all levels

Career Opportunities

This program prepares students for an international career in the field, with the VU Amsterdam being located close to The Hague, the legal capital of the world.

Additional Information

For more detailed information about the program, admission requirements, and application procedures, please refer to the English-language webpage.

Other Master's Programs

Other master's programs that may be of interest include:

• Criminology
• Law and Politics of International Security