The societal issues of our time are inextricably linked to digital innovations and technologies. The Faculty of Governance and Global Affairs (FGGA) at Leiden University in The Hague is particularly well positioned for education and research in this area. As an international city of peace, justice, and security, The Hague offers a unique environment to explore the impact of cybersecurity and digital developments on crises, governance, and politics. From 17 to 24 October, cybersecurity will therefore be central at FGGA. Follow along via our social media and check the agenda for the upcoming cybersecurity events.
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Bachelor's programmes & minors
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BSc Security Studies
Security challenges, such as terrorism and cybercrime, are among the most urgent issues of our time. In the English-taught bachelor's programme in Security Studies, you will examine the security challenges of the 21st century and learn to devise strategic solutions for a complex world.
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BSc Cybersecurity & Cybercrime
Since 2022, a higher proportion of people in the Netherlands have become victims of cybercrime than of 'traditional' crime. The Dutch-taught bachelor's programme in Cybersecurity & Cybercrime trains you to become a well-rounded cyber expert, enabling you to combat cybercrime effectively.
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BSc Public Administration - Digitalisation, Governance, and Society
The specialisation in Digitalisation, Governance, and Society within the bachelor's programme in Public Administration prepares you for a future where digital issues and governance are intertwined. You will learn to translate developments such as AI into concrete policies and to work responsibly with technology in public administration.
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Ba/BSc Liberal Arts & Sciences
How do countries collaborate to influence climate change? How does inequality affect life expectancy? You will explore these kinds of questions in the English-taught Liberal Arts & Sciences programme at Leiden University College. In this interdisciplinary programme, you have the opportunity to create your own unique perspective on various issues, including digital challenges.
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Minor Cyber Security Governance Essentials
The minor in Cyber Security Governance Essentials provides students with a combination of technical knowledge and governance insights to help them develop a solid understanding of cyberspace and cybersecurity.
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Minor Cybersecurity & Cybercrime
The minor in Cybersecurity & Cybercrime equips students with the skills and knowledge to identify, analyse, and address the challenges associated with our reliance on digital technology.
Events: Bachelor's programmes
Master's programmes
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MSc Crisis and Security Management - Cybersecurity Governance
In the specialisation in Cybersecurity Governance of the Master's programme in Crisis and Security Management, you will become acquainted with the breadth, depth, and complexity of challenges in the field of cybersecurity. This programme provides you with advanced knowledge of governance and regulatory strategies to tackle these challenges.
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Public Sector Management: Digitalisation
In this Dutch-taught master's programme, you will gain insight into how the government addresses current challenges. You can specialise within the programme by choosing a profile; the 'Digitalisation' profile focuses on how the government engages with new digital technologies, such as the use of data for policymaking or the rise of artificial intelligence.
Events: Master's programmes
Education for professionals
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MSc Cyber Security
This executive master's programme is designed for highly educated professionals with several years of work experience and/or an affinity for issues in the field of cybersecurity. During the two-year programme, you will enhance your expertise in cybersecurity and improve your ability to tackle the challenges of today and tomorrow.
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Centre for Professional Learning
Get to know our in-depth and challenging programmes for highly educated professionals. Continue learning and stay up-to-date to solve today's and tomorrow's digital challenges related to security, including cyber issues.
Events: Professionals
Date to be announced
Bert Hubert is affiliated with the Terrorism, Law, and Security program and will give a lecture on Cybersecurity during the Academy Week for Professionals.
