Students choose the Criminology and Security Policy programme offered by the Leiden University because they have an affinity with human behaviour and crime and want to learn more to be able to make a contribution in preventing and fighting crime.

Criminologists (lawyers and non-lawyers) are employed by organisations such as the police, the Public Prosecution Service, the prison system, the probation service, victim support, consultancy and research agencies, security companies and in the business sector.

Career opportunities

Career opportunities are good. Thanks to our large network and personal career?s advice most criminologists with adegree from Leiden find suitable employment within six months.