Criminal Justice Work Exchange programme | HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht

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This means that professionals working in law enforcement and crime prevention (such as police and social workers) need an international perspective. Especially because each country has a different law enforcement culture. In this programme, amongst others, you learn about the criminal justice system of crime as a social problem and the reactions of society to it.

Useful to know

Start moment	February
Number of ECTS	30 Dutch Education System
Programme level	Minor
Programme code	AIV-MCJW-16
Language of instruction	English
Year of study	Year 3 or 4
Practical Matters	Housing and Immigration
Location	Utrecht Science Park

What do you need to enter this programme? And what can you expect when you apply? In this section you'll find all you need to know!

Each country has a different law enforcement culture. However, globalisation requires a globally minded view of all professionals working in the field of criminal justice. It’s important to understand the perspective and context of the professionals in the field of criminal justice abroad, in order to achieve a good, mutual cooperation.

National values and norms are part of the respective definition of and dealings with crime. Typical Dutch, German, Australian, British, Romanian or other ways of crime fighting, forces professionals to adjust their interventions once they are confronted with transnational crime. You have to understand and respect the perspective of your colleagues in the field of criminal justice abroad.

The general aim of the programme is to contribute to the fulfilment of the European (Dublin) descriptors for a bachelor’s degree: knowledge and understanding, applying knowledge, and understanding, making judgements, communication and learning skills.

Would you like to know more about this programme or do you have a specific question? Please contact the programme coordinator, Heidi van Houten.

This programme offers you a virtual journey through culturally diverse legal, governmental and social views on crime control and prevention. The programme consists of six courses, three per period.

Course unit title	ECTS
Criminal Law in European Context	5
Trends in Criminology	5
Public Management of Security	5
Strengthening Social Capital and Social Network	5
Effective Probation in European Context	5
Working Alliance	5

Please note that the programme reflects a (logical) bundle of courses/subjects and should normally be followed as such. By choosing this package you will have to participate in ALL the courses included. It is not possible to combine (two or more) programmes in one single period.

In our Course Guide you can find all relevant information about the programme in one practical document. Download it here for your convenience.

Criminal Justice Work factsheet

There are no additional entry requirements.

English CEFR level B2.

Please note: If your English language ability proves to be insufficient to participate actively in (parts of) the courses you have chosen, we cannot be bound to the Learning Agreement, neither can we guarantee to offer you the required amount of study load (EC’s). Teachers might request you to take a diagnostic test at the start of the course to check if your English language ability is sufficient to successfully participate in that specific course. In all cases it is up to the programme manager to decide if your English language ability is sufficient to be eligible for the programme/course.

When you move to a different country to study, there are lots of things to arrange. For instance, where will you live, how much are the costs? Visit our practical information page to help you prepare your stay. It is also important to start arranging a living space as soon as possible. Our housing pages will help you on your way. A student living in the Netherlands needs about € 800 - 1000 a month to cover living expenses, such as housing, food and transportation. This includes insurances – health insurance is mandatory.

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Ready for an international adventure?

Fighting globalised crime together
Globalisation requires criminal justice professionals to change their mindset. This programme, with its international participants and lecturers, aims to do just that. It focuses on current developments, and assignments and lectures have a practical approach and are developed with practitioners in the field.
Inspiring international setting
HU supports your ambitions. Our lecturers will tutor and assist you in making the most of this international programme. During your time in Utrecht, you will meet students from all over the world and make connections to last a lifetime.
Utrecht Science Park Campus
Studying at HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht means you get to enjoy all the benefits of our modern campus, Utrecht Science Park (USP). A miniature city with the universities' buildings, student housing, restaurants, cafés, a sports centre, and much more, it enjoys excellent transport links to Utrecht and beyond.
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Vibrant university city Utrecht
Beautiful Utrecht has lots of young people and excellent facilities for student life. It has a mediaeval city centre which is small enough to explore by foot or bicycle. Enjoy a drink next to the quaint canals or dine in one of the converted wharf cellars.
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