Programs

Korte studies

Master Data Protection and Privacy Law

This Master's program focuses on Data Protection and Privacy Law within the Dutch legal context, bridging the gap between law and technology. You will develop the skills to think critically at an academic level about responsible data processing policies and to identify legal questions early in the development of innovations, adhering to principles of privacy by design. The program prepares you for a career as a legal expert in data protection and privacy law, capable of addressing complex issues and advising on privacy-friendly solutions in both public and private sectors.

Master Management

Master of Laws - Generic Master

The Generic Master of Laws program allows you to tailor your study path by selecting courses from various legal fields, rather than specializing in just one. This approach helps you develop a broad legal perspective, enabling you to analyze complex issues from multiple viewpoints. You will build upon the core principles of Dutch law, exploring themes across areas like private law, administrative law, criminal law, and international and European law. This flexibility allows you to design a program that aligns with your career goals, interests, or ambitions, preparing you to be an adaptable and versatile legal professional.

Master of Laws (LLM) - Rechtsgeleerdheid

The Master of Laws (Rechtsgeleerdheid) at the Open University of the Netherlands allows you to deepen your understanding of law in relation to current societal issues, from climate legislation to digitalization and human rights. You will choose your own specialization and develop into an expert jurist capable of sharp analysis, persuasive reasoning, and active engagement with society. This program is ideal for those seeking to advance their careers as jurists, policy advisors, judicial officers, or researchers, providing the flexibility to study online at your own pace while balancing other commitments.

Master of Laws, specialization Constitutional Law and Legal Theory

The Master of Laws specialization in Constitutional Law and Legal Theory at the Open University of the Netherlands offers a deep dive into the structure and functioning of the Dutch legal system. You will study the fundamental rules of the state, the relationships between the legislative, executive, and judicial branches, and the fundamental rights that protect citizens. This program focuses on how the Constitution operates in practice and how legal theories influence the justice system, also considering the impact of European and international regulations on constitutional law.

Master of Laws, specialization Criminal Law

The Master of Laws specialization Criminal Law at the Open University of the Netherlands offers in-depth knowledge of criminal law and criminal procedure. This program is designed for those seeking to specialize in a field that profoundly impacts individuals' lives. It addresses both traditional criminal offenses and emerging forms of crime driven by societal changes like organized crime and digitalization. You will gain a critical understanding of the necessity and proportionality of criminal law and its enforcement in line with international standards and due process principles.

Master programme Educational Sciences

Master Rechtsgeleerdheid afstudeerrichting Bestuursrecht

Masteropleidingen

Open Universiteit Nederland

The Open Universiteit is a Dutch public university focused on providing accessible higher education through distance learning. It offers flexible, academic programs designed for part-time study, allowing individuals who cannot or prefer not to attend a traditional university to pursue their education. The university is committed to innovation in higher education and is a leader in research related to technology-enhanced learning and teaching.

Premasters

Professional Programs

Promoveren (PhD research)

The Open University of the Netherlands (Open Universiteit) offers opportunities to pursue doctoral research (promoveren). You can conduct this research either as an employee of the university (internal PhD candidate) or as an external candidate while employed elsewhere or independently (external PhD candidate or 'buitenpromovendus'). The research must align with the university's research programs and the expertise of a supervisor within the Open Universiteit. All doctoral candidates become members of the Open Universiteit Graduate School (OUGS), which provides training, workshops, and events to support their research journey.

Psychology Programmes at Open University of the Netherlands

The Open University of the Netherlands (OU) is dedicated to providing high-quality higher distance education, with a strong focus on lifelong learning. The university offers flexible and activating academic teaching primarily online, serving approximately 6000 students annually. The Faculty is a leader in innovative digital teaching methods for psychology, with a mission to enhance higher education through technology-enhanced learning. The Faculty's psychology program has received the E-xcellence certificate from the European Association of Distance Teaching Universities. In 2016, student evaluations ranked the Faculty's psychology program as the best among Dutch universities. The OU offers a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, four specializations within the Master of Science in Psychology, a Master of Science in Educational Sciences, and a preparatory program for students transitioning from Higher Vocational Education (HBO) to master's programs.