Leiden University’s bachelors’ course in Security Studies focuses on the political, historical and societal contexts of present-day security challenges. Covering terrorism, cybercrime, natural disasters and pandemics, the course aims to develop student’s critical analysis of security threats and gain an understanding of practical approaches to addressing them. The Security Studies degree at Leiden University also has students’ critique a range of organisation’s involved in global security, including national government, businesses and the media. Taught in English, the degree incorporates practice-based work as well as research. The course also introduces students to current security professionals as well as encouraging small group work to increase knowledge sharing. Graduates from the course can go on to either masters level studies or become security related professions. The degree is three years.
The minimum entry requirements for the Security Studies undergraduate degree at Leiden University is the Dutch pre-university diploma or international equivalent. The English language requirements are IELTA at 6.5 or above, TOEFL of 90 or Cambridge English Exam of 180. You do not need to provide the English language qualification if you have completed an English taught International Baccalaureate diploma.
The tuition fees at Leiden University vary depending on where you are from. They range from around 2000 EUR for most EU and EEA applicants and rise to around 11,800 EUR for international students. Contact the university for information on funding and scholarships.