Program Overview

Criminologie

Overview

The Master's program in Criminology at VU Amsterdam focuses on the prevention and combat of crime, utilizing criminological knowledge for these purposes. The program prepares students for two areas of the job market: police and security care, and behavioral interventions and perpetrator-focused approaches.

Program Details

• The program is taught in Dutch.
• It is a one-year, full-time Master's program.
• The program delves into the latest developments in crime prevention and the care for a safe society, including the work of the police and the shift towards private parties in security care and detection.
• Students learn about smart techniques for preventing crimes and gain insights into the detection of perpetrators.

Specializations

• The program offers specializations in:
  • Opsporingscriminologie (Detection Criminology)
  • Interventiecriminologie (Intervention Criminology)

Career Prospects

• Graduates can work in various fields, including police and security care, and behavioral interventions and perpetrator-focused approaches.

Related Programs

• International Crimes, Conflict and Criminology
• Rechtsgeleerdheid (Jurisprudence)

Additional Information

• The program is part of the VU Amsterdam's offerings, which include a range of Master's programs.
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