Global Criminal Law

How are international and transnational crimes prevented, investigated and prosecuted? Is criminal law an effective tool in the present context of globalized criminality?

These questions will constitute some of criminal law's biggest challenges for the years to come and are the focus of the Global Criminal Law LLM track, which explores the application of criminal law - both substantive and procedural - in the context of global criminality, such as organized, transnational and international criminality.

Official detailed information on the programme can be found here.

The LLM Global Criminal Law is registered under the LLM CROHO label Global Criminal Law (60669).

Facts & Figures

Degree: LLM in Global Criminal Law
Course type: Master
Duration: 12 months (60 ECTS)
Croho code: 60669
Language of instruction: English
Start: September
Faculty: Law

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Why study this programme in Groningen?

This programme has a strong focus on the application of criminal law in a globalised and internationalised context. It thus draws from comparative criminal law and international criminal law as well as from rules regulating international cooperation in criminal matters to explore particular types of global criminality: organised and financial crimes, cybercrimes and international crimes.

Programme

Students will have to participate in six compulsory courses and the compulsory seminar for this programme. Like all masters, this programme is also concluded by writing a Master's thesis, worth 18 ECTS.

	Periods
Courses	1	2	3	4
Comparative Criminal Law (6 EC)
Criminal Procedure and Human Rights (6 EC)
Organised and Financial Crime (6 EC)
Cyber crime and Cybersecurity (6 EC)
International Criminal Tribunals and Courts (6 EC)
Seminar International Cooperation in Criminal Matters (6 EC)
Master's thesis (18 EC)
International Crimes (6 EC)

Curriculum

Students will have to participate in six compulsory courses and the compulsory seminar for this programme. Like all masters, this programme is also concluded by writing a Master's thesis, worth 18 ECTS.

Study abroad

Study abroad is optional

More information about studying abroad within this programme can be found on www.rug.nl/law/lep.

Entry requirements

Admission requirements

Specific requirements	More information
grade average	On top of providing the Admissions Board with transcripts and diplomas, students should have an equivalent minimum GPA (Grade Point Average) of 7/10 (Dutch grading scale).
knowledge minimum	basic knowledge of criminal law and elementary knowledge of public international law
language test	Native speakers of English may request exemption from providing proof of proficiency. Otherwise you will need to provide proof of English language proficiency: TOEFL: 100 (all sections need to be at least 21; the writing section needs to be at least 23) IELTS: 7 (all sections need to be at least 6.0; the writing section needs to be at least 6.5) Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE, Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English); Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE, Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English) Applicants who are taking/have completed an English-taught bachelor programme at a Dutch research university may be exempt from taking an English proficiency test. For more details about language requirements please check: https://bit.ly/2Ho7gkM The test scores cannot be older than two years.
previous education	LLB or equivalent
reference letter	Candidates must provide one letter of reference from an academic referee who has detailed knowledge of their academic records. More information can be found at: https://bit.ly/2Ho7gkM
written request	Applicants must send a motivation letter (max. 650 words). The letter should be written by the applicants themselves; it is not allowed to submit an (official) translation.
other admission requirements	Curriculum vitae As this programme is a full selection master, all students should meet the admission requirements. For a full list of the requirements, please check: https://bit.ly/2Ho7gkM

Admission requirements

Specific requirements	More information
grade average	On top of providing the Admissions Board with transcripts and diplomas, students should have an equivalent minimum GPA (Grade Point Average) of 7/10 (Dutch grading scale).
knowledge minimum	basic knowledge of criminal law and elementary knowledge of public international law
language test	Native speakers of English may request exemption from providing proof of proficiency. Otherwise you will need to provide proof of English language proficiency: TOEFL: 100 (all sections need to be at least 21; the writing section needs to be at least 23) IELTS: 7 (all sections need to be at least 6.0; the writing section needs to be at least 6.5) Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE, Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English); Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE, Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English) Applicants who are taking/have completed an English-taught bachelor programme at a Dutch research university may be exempt from taking an English proficiency test. For more details about language requirements please check: https://bit.ly/2Ho7gkM The test scores cannot be older than two years.
previous education	LLB or equivalent
reference letter	Candidates must provide one letter of reference from an academic referee who has detailed knowledge of their academic records. More information can be found at: https://bit.ly/2Ho7gkM
written request	Applicants must send a motivation letter (max. 650 words). The letter should be written by the applicants themselves; it is not allowed to submit an (official) translation.
other admission requirements	Curriculum vitae As this programme is a full selection master, all students should meet the admission requirements. For a full list of the requirements, please check: https://bit.ly/2Ho7gkM

Application deadlines

Type of student	Deadline	Start course
Dutch students	01 May 2020	01 September 2020
EU/EEA students	01 May 2020	01 September 2020
non-EU/EEA students	01 May 2020	01 September 2020

Tuition fees

Nationality	Year	Fee	Programme form
EU/EEA	2019-2020	€ 2083	full-time
non-EU/EEA	2019-2020	€ 14650	full-time
EU/EEA	2020-2021	€ 2143	full-time
non-EU/EEA	2020-2021	€ 15000	full-time

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After your studies

Job prospects

The Global Criminal Law programme is specifically tailored to train students into becoming well-equipped legal professionals with both academic skills and practical knowledge in the field of criminal law.

Graduates of the programme can apply their specialized understanding of substantive and procedural criminal law in domestic, regional, and international contexts. In particular, the programme is designed to meet the requirements of a career within international organizations and judicial institutions as well as within inter-governmental and national government agencies.

Research

The faculty's research is carried out under the umbrella of the Groningen Centre for Law and Governance, in which all departments of the faculty are participating. Wherever possible teachers will use and involve this research in the courses that are being taught.

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Sharing knowledge with my colleagues, all coming from different legal traditions, and learning from inspiring professors who all are authorities in their respective fields, enriched me with the skills I did not gain during my previous education.

– Lejla Terzimehic, Bosnia and Herzegovina

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Thanks to the European Commission Scholarship and the Talent Grant from the University of Groningen, I got a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity – to expand my knowledge in the field of law I am most passionate about, at one of the oldest and most prestigious European universities. Being very intellectually challenging, this master programme has truly met my expectations. Sharing knowledge with my colleagues, all coming from different legal traditions, and learning from inspiring professors who all are authorities in their respective fields, enriched me with the skills I did not gain during my previous education. What I find to be the most beneficial is that the Dutch educational system, appreciating independence, taught us to develop a critical opinion on law-related issues. Moreover, this master programme had a unique approach in tackling controversial contemporary legal issues. Due to its strong comparative emphasis, it encouraged us to keep at constant track with our national law, which is of a huge significance. Both this master and a 6-month long internship at the International Criminal Tribunal for The Former Yugoslavia strengthen my belief in Justice. Furthermore, besides this academic benefit, I believe that studying abroad unequivocally broadens our horizons and tests prejudices we even are not aware of. Indeed it is only knowledge that can triumph over impunity, injustice and ignorance.

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If you come across questions with regard to your programme, study progress, your way of studying, personal circumstances, etc., you can go to the International Office for guidance. All discussed in these conversations is treated confidentially.

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