Leiden University Career Zone

Opleiding: Security Studies

Security Studies
Which master's programmes are open to you after completing this bachelor's programme? And what job opportunities are there?
After you Bachelor’s programme
You could look for a job directly after your Bachelor studies. This could represent the end of your academic career or just a break before continuing onto a Master’s programme at a later date.University Bachelor’s degrees have a different profile to Bachelor’s degrees from universities of applied science (Hbo). In addition to knowledge and experience, a university Bachelor’s programme also teaches academic skills, whereas a Hbo Bachelor’s programme teaches more practical skills.
For more information regarding what to do after your Bachelor's programme, see: Security Studies: After graduation
Master’s programmes
Employers tend to prefer academics with a full Master’s degree and a well-defined profile. Most student choose to do a Master’s programme after obtaining their Bachelor’s degree.
This programme offers one Master's programme with six specialisations. You can find more information about the job market on the Career Zone page for that programme:
• Crisis and Security Management (CSM)
Needs tips on how to choose the right Master’s programme? Go to this page.