KU Leuven Master of Criminology
KU Leuven

KU Leuven

Master of Criminology

Leuven, Belgium

MSc

1 year

English, Dutch

Full time

01 Mar 2026*

16 Sep 2026

EUR 5,613 **

On-Campus

* for non-EEA; June 1st for EEA | for the most recent – and only official – information on application deadlines, please check the KU Leuven webpage

** for non-EEA; EUR 1181.40 for EEA | for the most recent – and only official – information on tuition fees, please check the KU Leuven webpage

Key Summary

    About : The Master of Criminology program explores the intersections of crime, society, and justice. This course focuses on theoretical frameworks, research methods, and the impact of social policies. Students will engage with practical experiences and advanced analytical skills essential for understanding complex crime patterns. The program is designed to prepare graduates for a range of professional roles in the criminal justice field.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue diverse career paths, including roles in law enforcement, corrections, community safety, and criminal justice policy analysis. Other opportunities may include work in research institutions, non-profit organizations, and academia. The program equips students with skills valued by employers in various sectors related to crime and justice.

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The Master of Criminology is designed to provide students with an advanced understanding of crime, public response to crime and, specifically, criminal justice in Europe and beyond. The programme focuses recent developments in criminological theory and their implications for national and international policy-making.

About the Programme

General subjects include criminological theories and models of law enforcement, psychology, law and criminal justice, youth criminology and juvenile justice, and research methods. The programme also offers cutting-edge courses on international police and judicial cooperation, political crimes and transitional justice, restorative justice, terrorism, and organised and corporate crime – research fields in which our Leuven Institute of Criminology professors are internationally renowned experts.

Our programme is characterised by a strong link between education and research, an explicitly international orientation, and a comparative approach. You will write a master's thesis in the research area of your choice. Furthermore, the programme will improve your critical reflective methodological skills and attitude to enable autonomous, constructive, and high-quality research and contributions to the field.

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