Security Studies
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Bachelor’s programmeThe Security Studies programme is a three-year BSc degree. It is a full-time programme, which means that throughout your degree, you will study 40 hours per week on average. This is a combination of in-class hours and self-study.First year of the Security Studies programmeAfter a broad introduction to security and safety in modern society, you will gain insight into different vulnerabilities and threats, the actors involved, and approaches to safety and security issues. You will study in detail two complex, real life case with local, national, regional and global dimensions: Syria & Iraq, and Fukushima.Second year of the Security Studies programmeYou will learn about the strategies necessary to protect the vital interests in society and to ensure stability, welfare and prosperity. In doing so, you will study three security and safety challenges: Terrorism & Counterterrorism, Cyber Threats & Risk Management and War & Peace Building. You will also explore the underlying themes of Law and Security, Economics of Security and Governance of Security.Third year of the Security Studies programme: going deeper or broaderThe elective space in year three can be used to qualify for a specialised master’s programme, or as preparation for entering the labour market. You can choose to deepen your knowledge and skills via minors and electives run by the Faculty of Governance and Global Affairs and other faculties at Leiden University. Alternatively, you can register for a broadening minor at another faculty or university in the Netherlands or abroad. Year 3 also offers you the chance to study abroad or to do an internship at one of the many organisations in the security domain.
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First year bachelor students: the statutory tuition fee of the academic year 2023-2024 for first-year bachelor students is €1157.
Application deadline for EU students is May 1.
Admissions Requirements
International diploma equivalent of a Dutch pre-university education (VWO) diploma. As part of the application process you will be invited to participate in a ‘matching activity’. This is to make sure that BSc Security Studies is the right programme for you.
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The Hague
Netherlands
- 3 years
- Full Time
- On Campus Learning
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- Bachelors
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