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Master's in Cybersecurity and Strategic Studies

Interdisciplinary programme blending computer science and political science to address cybersecurity threats and strategic security challenges.

Best for:Best for graduates with a background in computer science, political science, or related fields who want to specialise in cybersecurity with a strategic and policy-focused perspective.

Maria Curie-Skłodowska University · Lublin, Poland
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This is a masters position — not a PhD studentship.
Deadline
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Funding
Unfunded
Start date
flexible (depends on admission cycle)
Full-time
Location
Lublin
Poland

Overview

This Master’s programme at Maria Curie-Skłodowska University combines technical cybersecurity expertise with political science and administration knowledge. Students explore the intersection of cyber threats, legal frameworks, economic impacts, and sociological dimensions of security. The curriculum covers operating systems, programming, network vulnerabilities, cryptography, penetration testing, and secure web application development. Graduates gain hands-on skills in Linux, Python, OWASP standards, and risk analysis, preparing them for careers in cybersecurity policy, strategic analysis, and IT security roles. The programme is ideal for those seeking a multidisciplinary approach to modern security challenges.

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What you'll do

  • Study the intersection of cybersecurity with political science, law, economics, and sociology to understand contemporary security threats.
  • Develop and implement secure programming scripts using Python, focusing on web application vulnerabilities.
  • Conduct security tests on web applications based on OWASP standards and identify weaknesses.
  • Perform penetration testing and document each stage of the process for risk assessment.
  • Analyze computer network vulnerabilities across all OSI model layers and apply security mechanisms to mitigate attacks.
  • Design and execute cryptographic solutions for IT systems, ensuring secure data handling.
  • Create process documentation for IT systems and perform risk analysis to enhance security measures.
  • Engage in strategic security studies, exploring policy frameworks and administrative responses to cyber threats.

Requirements

Degree required: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Political Science, Administration, or a related field

Language: English; proficiency certificate required

Instruction: English

Required skills
  • Proficiency in Linux operating system for security tasks
  • Basic programming skills in Python for algorithm design and implementation
  • Understanding of operating system principles and vulnerabilities
  • Knowledge of web application weaknesses and secure programming practices
  • Familiarity with computer network protocols and OSI model layers
  • Ability to conduct security tests and penetration testing
  • Basic understanding of cryptographic principles and their application in IT systems
Nice to have
Prior experience with cybersecurity tools or frameworksKnowledge of legal, economic, or sociological approaches to securityExperience with risk analysis or documentation for IT systems
Eligibility
  • Bachelor’s degree diploma with legalization or Apostille
  • Transcript of grades or supplement from bachelor’s degree
  • English language proficiency certificate
  • Individual NAWA Recognition certificate (for non-EU applicants)
  • Passport data
  • Passing an entrance exam or interview specific to the programme

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Applicants must submit all required documents as a single clear, readable PDF file. Documents include a legalized Apostille bachelor’s degree diploma, transcript of grades, English proficiency certificate, NAWA Recognition certificate (for non-EU applicants), passport data, and proof of passing the entrance exam or interview. Full admission requirements are available on the university’s website.

Documents required
  • Bachelor’s degree diploma with legalization/Apostille
  • Transcript of grades or supplement from bachelor’s degree
  • English language proficiency certificate
  • Individual NAWA Recognition certificate
  • Passport data
  • Proof of passing the entrance exam/interview
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Contact

https://www.umcs.pl/en/it-cyber-security-at-umcs,33967.htm

Lab
Faculty of Political Science and Journalism
Maria Curie-Skłodowska University
Poland
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