International and Transnational Criminal Law (International Criminal Law)
This programme focuses on international and transnational criminal law as distinct fields of legal study. We aim to train a new generation of criminal lawyers who are capable of transcending disciplinary borders. The curriculum enhances a broad and deep understanding of relevant issues of international and cross-border justice.
Language of instruction
English
Mode
Full-time
Location
- Learn from leading professionals in the field
- Broad and deep understanding of relevant issues
- Expand knowledge to transnational criminal law
Why this Master's at the UvA?
Attention for relevant issues and academic skills
Develop a broad and deep understanding
The track International and Transnational Criminal Law enhances a broad and deep understanding of relevant issues of international and cross-border justice.
Learn from leading professionals in the field
Outstanding lecturers
This track combines the study of theoretical aspects and foundations of international and transnational criminal law with its practical application. Our lecturers are all experts in their own discipline.
Broad knowledge of transnational criminal law
Expand your knowledge
We aim to train a new generation of criminal lawyers who are capable of transcending disciplinary borders.
Have the opportunity to take internships or conduct (interdisciplinary) research
Internships or research
An internship will allow students to gain experience in a specific organisation. Any (theoretical) knowledge, insights and skills gained previously will be able to be developed and deepened during an (research) internship.
Is this programme for you?
- You are interested in international and transnational criminal law as distinct fields of legal study.
- You are eager to meet and hear from internationally renowned practitioners.
- You like the fact that the programme combines the study of theoretical aspects and foundations of International Criminal Law with its practical application.
The Master's programme in ITCL is a selective, specialised programme open to a limited number of motivated, ambitious students. A selection procedure applies whereby students with the most competitive applications will be admitted to the programme.
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Discover the Master’s programme and tracks
The University of Amsterdam offers two tracks under its Master's programme in International Criminal Law. The other track offered by Amsterdam Law School is a joint programme in International Criminal Law. Whilst the first semester is shared with students in the ITCL programme, those enrolled in the joint program will spend the second semester at Colombia Law School in New York.
Facts & Figures
- Degree programme
- LLM International and Transnational Criminal Law
- Type
- Regular study programme
- Mode
- Full-time
- Credits
- 60 ECTS, 12 months
- Language of instruction
- English
- Starts in
- September
- RIO code
- 66456
- Location
- Roeterseiland campus