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Overview

The International Master’s Program in “Criminal Justice, Governance and Police Science” has been developed by the Department of Criminology, Criminal Policy and Police Science (Faculty of Law) of Ruhr-Universität Bochum in Germany, in cooperation with colleagues from the Research Group on 'Governing and Policing Security' (GaPS) at the University College Ghent (Faculty of Business Administration and Public Administration) in Belgium. This 2-year international Master’s curriculum is designed as a unique blended-learning course allowing a global participation, offering an excellent opportunity for advanced education and life-long learning.

• Degree: Master of Criminal Justice, Governance and Police Science
• Duration: 2-year blended-learning course (60 ECTS)
• Language: English
• Supported/Part-financed: German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
• Website: http://www.macrimgov.eu
• Application: Apply online! ( application@macrimgov.eu)

• Start: Winter semester only
• Application: Application required.
• Taught in: English
• Partner universities: University College Ghent

Details

The International Master’s Program in Criminal Justice, Governance and Police Science focuses on international security and justice perspectives, raising awareness and facilitating a broader foundation for better decision-making in the future with regards to the following topics:

• Peace-making and peace-keeping efforts in post-conflict and transitional countries;
• Establishing rule of law, human rights standards and sustainable security;
• Capacity building in the law enforcement and criminal justice sector;
• Development personal skills of professionals working within the corresponding field of security and justice;
• Supporting NGOs and civil society in their functions to monitor and evaluate democratic police work and criminal justice based on human rights standards.

After successful completion of the program the degree “Master of Criminal Justice, Governance and Police Science” will be obtained.

Application

Requirement: You need a counseling interview with the programme´s student counselor before registration. In some Master-Programmes there are more specific requirements. Please contact your student counselor.

Application required. Please contact the student councelor of your programme.

• Online admission times: Winter semester: from june up to july 15th.
• General admission information
• Programme specific admission information

Student Counseling

M.Sc. Caroline von der Heyden (Criminal Justice)
Building GC, Room 5/143
Tel.: +49 234/32 -25249
E-Mail: Caroline von der Heyden
Office hour: n.V.
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Dekanat Juristische Fakultät
Building GC, Room 6/137
Tel.: +49 234/32 -22779
E-Mail: Dekanat Juristische Fakultät
Office hour: Mo-Fr 8.30-12 h
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