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Law and Politics of International Security (specialization) – (LL.M.)
VU University Amsterdam
Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
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| Application Deadline: | Start in 1 September: June (non-EEA: April). | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 1,750 - ≈ € 12,000 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Amsterdam / Netherlands / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 60 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
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Transnational legal studies focuses on law beyond the state in its social, political, economic, symbolic and policy context.
The traditional distinctions between national, European and international law fail to capture the nature of law in a globalizing world. Cross-border phenomena such as terrorism, economic interdependence, migration, global warming and the internet invite us to use and think about law in ways challenging to traditional ideas of sovereignty and jurisdiction.The one-year Master's programme in Law and Politics of International Security gives students the opportunity to specialize in an increasingly crucial field of studies. The programme offers a multidisciplinary approach to the rapidly changing field of international peace and security. It includes topics such as the United Nations system of collective security, the transformation of war, human rights protection, the development of international criminal tribunals and humanitarian law. You will be encouraged throughout your year to participate in departmental seminars and discussions. Whatever your fields of particular interest, the aim is to stimulate depth of knowledge, breadth of vision, and intellectual curiosity.
Contents
Types of teaching (in year 1):
- theory: 0%
- practice: 0%
- self study: 0%
Programme internationalization:
- Studying abroad is optional.
This programme has a workload of 60 ECTS.
Courses:
Master's thesis(18 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Security studies (6 ECTS):
Course type: internship
This course is given in year 4
This course is required to apply to.
The changing nature of war (12 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 4
This course is required to apply to.
The politics of International Criminal Justice (6 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 4
This course is required to apply to.
International humanitarian law (6 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 4
This course is required to apply to.
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test if you come from a non-English speaking country.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
More informationRequirements
Written request: The specialization in Law and Politics of International Security is open to both Dutch and international students. It is up to the Admissions Board to decide on the selection of students. Each year the programme is open to a limited number of students only. Applicants must have a Bachelor's or equivalent degree in Law, Social Sciences or Liberal Arts, and a basic knowledge of international law or international relations theory. Students also need to hand in several additional documents, like a cv and motivation letter. For more information on admission, see www.law.vu.nl/lpis
Grade average: The main focus of selection will be on GPA or an overall grade average. Students must at least have a B+ or 7.8 as an overall average or a GPA of at least 3.25.
Previous education: Applicants must have a Bachelor's or equivalent degree in Law, Social Sciences or Liberal Arts, and a basic knowledge of international law or international relations theory.
Language test: VU University Amsterdam requires all applicants to take an English test and to submit their score as a part of the application. Exceptions are made for students who have completed their education in Canada, USA, UK, Ireland, New Zealand or Australia. For Dutch students or students already residing in the Netherlands it's possible to take the institutional TOEFL test that the VU University Amsterdam offers.
Additional language requirements:
- IELTS overall band: 6.5
- IELTS listening: 6
- IELTS reading: 6
- IELTS writing: 6
- IELTS speaking: 6
- TOEFL paper based: 580
- TOEFL computer based: 237
- TOEFL internet based: 93
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 580 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 237 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 93 |
Accreditation
Accredited by: NVAO in: Netherlands
Funding details
Scholarships / Grants:
China Scholarship Counsil:
The scholarship programme is designed for good quality Chinese students who want to study or do research in the Netherlands for an academic year either during or after their studies in China. The main purpose of the China Programme is the exchange of talented Chinese and Dutch students.
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Neso Indonesia:
StuNed Scholarships for Master studies, short courses and customized training programmes are available for Indonesian professionals with at least two years work experience in a development-related organization.
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Nuffic:
The Erasmus programme is a component of the European programme 'LifeLong Learning' from the European Commission for mobility of higher education in Europe. An Erasmus scholarship covers a period of 3-12 months. Only students or graduates from educational institutions can take part in the programme.
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Nuffic:
The Ford Foundation International Fellowships Program (Ford-IFP) provides opportunities to exceptional individuals for advanced study. If you are a resident of an eligible IFP country and would like to study in Europe, Nuffic can act as a placement partner for you.
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Students from Columbia can apply for this scholarship through their website.
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VU University Amsterdam:
VU University Amsterdam awards its own scholarships to outstanding students joining our international Master's degree programmes. The VU Fellowship is an amount of money between 2.500 and 15.000 Euros to cover a part of the study expenses. The general criteria for selection are excellence, motivatio
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