Security
Security Studies

International terrorism, organised crime, armed conflict, cyber incidents, natural, health and industrial crises affect the security and safety of millions each day.

This programme teaches students to analyse and address contemporary security and safety challenges. Using various theoretical perspectives, students unravel security cases by focusing on the political, historical, and societal context, but also on governance structures, institutions, and the role of the media. The programme places strong emphasis on developing both academic and professional skills, including critical thinking, research, writing, communication, teamwork, intercultural understanding, and leadership. Students also learn to apply these skills directly to real-world security and safety cases. Graduates are well-prepared for careers in the public and private sector, including roles such as security policy officer, security consultant, risk manager, or strategic security advisor.

Why Security Studies?

  • Interdisciplinary approach to security and safety challenges.
  • You will learn by ‘Exploring, Understanding and Doing’ security.
  • Combination of lectures and skills labs, where academic and professional skills are trained in small groups.

Location

The Hague

Duration programme

3 years

Largest lecture size

300

Maximum tutorial size

25

Number of nationalities

40