PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES

The Master’s Degree in Security and Defence is designed to equip students with an advanced, multidisciplinary understanding of contemporary security challenges in the digital and physical domains. The programme blends theoretical foundations with applied knowledge to prepare professionals capable of navigating and responding to the complex and evolving nature of global and cyber threats.

By the end of the programme, depending on the selected courses, students will be able to:

• Develop a strategic understanding of cyber warfare and cybersecurity concepts, tools, and policies, enabling them to identify, assess, and respond to both state and non-state cyber threats.
• Apply telecommunications and information systems knowledge in security and defence contexts, focusing on the protection, resilience, and management of critical infrastructure.
• Conduct open-source intelligence (OSINT) gathering and analysis, transforming public domain data into actionable insights for security and defence applications.
• Critically evaluate asymmetric threats, including terrorism, hybrid warfare, and irregular tactics, and propose effective countermeasures within ethical and legal frameworks.
• Integrate ethical considerations and technoethics into the development and deployment of emerging technologies in military and defence settings.
• Utilize space-based technologies and satellite applications to enhance situational awareness, surveillance, and strategic decision-making in defence operations.
• Develop research capabilities through rigorous methodological training, enabling them to contribute to academic, technical, or policy-oriented discussions in the security and defence sector.
• Produce a substantive piece of independent research in the form of an MSc thesis, reflecting critical analysis, problem-solving skills, and the integration of core concepts covered throughout the programme.
• This programme is tailored for individuals seeking careers in defence institutions, cybersecurity firms, intelligence agencies, think tanks, and international organizations focused on global security and digital threats.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Candidates for the Postgraduate Programme “Joint MSc in “Security and Defence” must meet the following criteria:

• Have an undergraduate Degree in a relevant area, (e.g Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Networks Engineering) from an accredited Higher Education Institution
• Proven proficiency in English language: All candidates need to demonstrate that they meet the University’s English language requirements by submitting the relevant certificates along with their application (minimum grade IELTS 5.5 or any other equivalent). Details of the specific English language requirements can be found here.
• Adequate computer skills so that they can meet the educational requirements of the programme.

TUITION FEES

The tuition fees for each Module (Thematic Unit) amount to 620€, for each course module of 10 ECTS units, while for the Master Thesis (30 ECTS units) amount to €1860.The tuition fees for the completion of the Master programme amount to 5580€. 

The University Council decided to grant an additional 15% discount for the first three (3) academic years during which the Study Programme is offered.

As far as discounts and scholarships are concerned, the OUC related policy is in effect.

APPLICATIONS

Applications can be submitted exclusively online: here.

Application dates for the spring semester of the academic year 2025-2026: December 16 - January 12, 2026.

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