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As a student in Security Studies you are a socially engaged critical thinker eager to study real-life security cases in an academic setting. You focus not just on the broad context of these issues but also on the role of government, institutions and media. In this bachelor programme you will also study various crises and crisis management. After a broad introduction to security and safety in modern society, you gain insight into different vulnerabilities and threats, the actors involved, and approaches to safety and security issues. You study two complex real life case with local, national, regional and global dimensions: Syria, and Fukushima. You begin to acquire and improve such academic and professional skills as: critical thinking, writing, communication, research, teamwork, intercultural skills, organisational & leadership skills. In your second year you learn about the strategies necessary to protect the vital interests in society and to ensure stability, welfare and prosperity. As part of this process, you will study three security and safety challenges: Terrorism & Counter-terrorism, Cyber Threats and War & Peace Building. You will also explore the underlying themes of Law and Security and Economics of Security. You have exceptional freedom to tailor your studies to your goals in year three, enabling you to qualify for a specialised master’s programme, or to prepare for entering the labour market. You have the opportunity to study abroad or do an internship, or you can choose to deepen your knowledge and skills via a minor or elective from FGGA or another Leiden faculty; or you can take your minor at another university in the Netherlands or abroad. You conclude the programme by writing an individual thesis.
Program overview
Main Subject
Law and Legal Studies
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
As a student in Security Studies you are a socially engaged critical thinker eager to study real-life security cases in an academic setting. You focus not just on the broad context of these issues but also on the role of government, institutions and media. In this bachelor programme you will also study various crises and crisis management. After a broad introduction to security and safety in modern society, you gain insight into different vulnerabilities and threats, the actors involved, and approaches to safety and security issues. You study two complex real life case with local, national, regional and global dimensions: Syria, and Fukushima. You begin to acquire and improve such academic and professional skills as: critical thinking, writing, communication, research, teamwork, intercultural skills, organisational & leadership skills. In your second year you learn about the strategies necessary to protect the vital interests in society and to ensure stability, welfare and prosperity. As part of this process, you will study three security and safety challenges: Terrorism & Counter-terrorism, Cyber Threats and War & Peace Building. You will also explore the underlying themes of Law and Security and Economics of Security. You have exceptional freedom to tailor your studies to your goals in year three, enabling you to qualify for a specialised master’s programme, or to prepare for entering the labour market. You have the opportunity to study abroad or do an internship, or you can choose to deepen your knowledge and skills via a minor or elective from FGGA or another Leiden faculty; or you can take your minor at another university in the Netherlands or abroad. You conclude the programme by writing an individual thesis.
The minimum requirement for admission to any bachelor’s programme at Leiden University is a diploma that is at least equal to the Dutch pre-university diploma (VWO). Our Admissions Office has drawn up a list of common non-Dutch diplomas that generally meet the minimum academic requirements. If your diploma does not meet these requirements you may still be admitted, on condition that you sit additional exams. You will receive more information once we have received your application for admission.
One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.
Are you curious, critical and involved in the world around you? AtLeiden University, the oldest university in the Netherlands, you can make a valuable contribution to tackling the various national and international challenges facing modern society. Together with academics and fellow students from all over the world, you will actively address these challenges. We keep an open mind, do not shy away from difficult discussions and allow one another the space to disagree. We expect the same active, open-minded and critical attitude from you.
We challenge you to look beyond your own boundaries. Leiden University welcomes anyone who wants to achieve their full potential. Our modest community size in the historical cities of Leiden and The Hague creates a highly personal and committed atmosphere. Together, we map out a learning path that suits you and your ambitions. You will also be encouraged to conduct research in cooperation with eminent and enthusiastic scholars. The knowledge and skills you develop here will benefit you for the rest of your life, regardless of the career path you choose!
Are you curious, critical and involved in the world around you? AtLeiden University, the oldest university in the Netherlands, you can make a valuable contribution to tackling the various national and international challenges facing modern society. Together with academics and fellow students from all over the world, you will actively address these challenges. We keep an open mind, do not shy away from difficult discussions and allow one another the space to disagree. We expect the same active, open-minded and critical attitude from you.
We challenge you to look beyond your own boundaries. Leiden University welcomes anyone who wants to achieve their full potential. Our modest community size in the historical cities of Leiden and The Hague creates a highly personal and committed atmosphere. Together, we map out a learning path that suits you and your ambitions. You will also be encouraged to conduct research in cooperation with eminent and enthusiastic scholars. The knowledge and skills you develop here will benefit you for the rest of your life, regardless of the career path you choose!
Security Studies (BSc)
Campus The Hague, The Hague, Netherlands
# 24QS Subject Rankings
36 monthsProgram duration
13,400 EURTuition Fee/year
YesScholarships
Program overview
Main Subject
Law and Legal Studies
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Program overview
Main Subject
Law and Legal Studies
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Admission requirements
Exam Scores
Important Dates
Tuition fee and scholarships
Tuition Fee
Scholarships
Domestic Students
International Students
One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.
In this guide you will find:
Where to look for scholarship opportunities
How to apply to scholarships relevant to you
A list of available scholarships around the world
A scholarship application checklist
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Are you curious, critical and involved in the world around you? At Leiden University, the oldest university in the Netherlands, you can make a valuable contribution to tackling the various national and international challenges facing modern society. Together with academics and fellow students from all over the world, you will actively address these challenges. We keep an open mind, do not shy away from difficult discussions and allow one another the space to disagree. We expect the same active, open-minded and critical attitude from you.
We challenge you to look beyond your own boundaries. Leiden University welcomes anyone who wants to achieve their full potential. Our modest community size in the historical cities of Leiden and The Hague creates a highly personal and committed atmosphere. Together, we map out a learning path that suits you and your ambitions. You will also be encouraged to conduct research in cooperation with eminent and enthusiastic scholars. The knowledge and skills you develop here will benefit you for the rest of your life, regardless of the career path you choose!
Leiden University – The facts
Academic fields
Leiden has faculties in the fields of:
Bachelor’s programmes
Master’s programmes
Information for international students
Arts and Humanities (4)
African Studies (BA)
Archaeology (BA)
Arts, Media and Society (BA)
English Language and Culture (BA)
Linguistics (BA)
Philosophy: Global and Comparative Perspectives (BA)
Urban Studies (BA)
Life Sciences and Medicine (4)
Psychology (BSc)
Natural Sciences (4)
Science for Sustainable Societies
Social Sciences and Management (4)
Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology (BSc)
Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (BSc)
Dutch Studies (BA)
International Studies (BA)
Liberal Arts and Sciences: Global Challenges (BA/BSc)
Political Science (BSc)
Security Studies (BSc)
South and Southeast Asian Studies (BA)
Are you curious, critical and involved in the world around you? At Leiden University, the oldest university in the Netherlands, you can make a valuable contribution to tackling the various national and international challenges facing modern society. Together with academics and fellow students from all over the world, you will actively address these challenges. We keep an open mind, do not shy away from difficult discussions and allow one another the space to disagree. We expect the same active, open-minded and critical attitude from you.
We challenge you to look beyond your own boundaries. Leiden University welcomes anyone who wants to achieve their full potential. Our modest community size in the historical cities of Leiden and The Hague creates a highly personal and committed atmosphere. Together, we map out a learning path that suits you and your ambitions. You will also be encouraged to conduct research in cooperation with eminent and enthusiastic scholars. The knowledge and skills you develop here will benefit you for the rest of your life, regardless of the career path you choose!
Leiden University – The facts
Academic fields
Leiden has faculties in the fields of:
Bachelor’s programmes
Master’s programmes
Information for international students
Arts and Humanities (5)
Archaeology (MA/MSc)
Archaeology (Research MA)
Arts and Culture (MA)
Arts, Literature and Media (research) (MA)
Classics and Ancient Civilizations (MA)
Classics and Ancient Civilizations (research) (MA)
History (MA)
History (research) (MA)
Linguistics (MA)
Linguistics (research) (MA)
Literary Studies (MA)
Philosophy (MA) (120EC)
Philosophy (MA) (60EC)
Religious Studies (MA)
Engineering and Technology (5)
Computer Science (MSc)
Cyber Security (MSc)
ICT in Business and the Public Sector (MSc)
Life Sciences and Medicine (5)
Bio-Pharmaceutical Sciences (MSc)
Biology (MSc)
Biomedical Sciences (MSc)
Life Science & Technology (MSc)
Psychology (MSc)
Psychology (research) (MSc)
Technical Medicine (MSc)
Vitality and Ageing (MSc)
Natural Sciences (5)
Astronomy (MSc)
Chemistry (MSc)
Industrial Ecology (MSc)
Mathematics (MSc)
Physics (MSc)
Social Sciences and Management (5)
African Studies (MA)
African Studies (research) (MA)
Air and Space Law (Advanced LL.M.)
Air and Space Law (Advanced LL.M.) (Blended)
Asian Studies (MA) (1 year)
Asian Studies (MA) (2 years)
Asian Studies (research) (MA)
Child Law (LL.M.)
Crime and Criminal Justice (MSc)
Crisis and Security Management (MSc)
Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology (MSc)
Education and Child Studies (MSc)
European Politics and Society (MA)
European and International Business Law (Advanced LL.M.)
European and International Human Rights Law (Advanced LL.M.)
Governance of Sustainability (MSc)
International Children’s Rights (Advanced LL.M.)
International Civil and Commercial Law (Advanced LL.M.)
International Dispute Settlement and Arbitration (Advanced LL.M.)
International Relations (MA)
International Relations and Diplomacy (MSc)
Language Teaching in Secondary Education (MA)
Language and Culture Education (MA)
Latin American Studies (MA)
Latin American Studies (research) (MA)
Law & Finance (Advanced LL.M.)
Law (LL.M.)
Law and Digital Technologies (Advanced LL.M.)
Law and Society (MSc)
Media Studies (MA)
Media Technology (MSc)
Middle Eastern Studies (MA)
Middle Eastern Studies (research) (MA)
North American Studies (MA)
Political Science (MSc)
Population Health Management (MSc)
Public Administration (MSc)
Public International Law (Advanced LL.M.)
Russian and Eurasian Studies (MA)
Statistics & Data Science (MSc)