Admission requirements
This course is open for 3rd year Compuber Science (LIACS) bachelor and Computer Science & Economic (LIACS) students.
Description
This course takes you on an exciting journey through the dynamic world of cybersecurity, exploring it through the lens of political science and international relations. As a central issue for national security, the cyber domain challenges policymakers with complex and evolving strategic dilemmas. Together, we’ll dive into cutting-edge debates in international relations and security studies, uncover lessons from past technological revolutions, and tackle contemporary cybersecurity challenges.
You’ll engage with scholarly debates on the global impact of cyber capabilities, investigate the nuts and bolts of offensive cyber operations, and examine how legal, ethical, and normative frameworks aim to shape international cyber conflict. The course also brings these concepts to life with a end-of-course simulation exercise.
By the end of our time together, you’ll have built a strong foundation in cyber statecraft, diplomacy, and conflict. Plus, you’ll sharpen your critical thinking, analytical abilities, and communication skills—tools essential for navigating the fast-evolving field of international cybersecurity. Get ready to think strategically, act decisively, and make an impact in the cyber arena!
Course objectives
Timetable
In MyTimetable, you can find all course and programme schedules, allowing you to create your personal timetable. Activities for which you have enrolled via MyStudyMap will automatically appear in your timetable.
Additionally, you can easily link MyTimetable to a calendar app on your phone, and schedule changes will be automatically updated in your calendar. You can also choose to receive email notifications about schedule changes. You can enable notifications in Settings after logging in.
Questions? Watch the video, read the instructions, or contact the ISSC helpdesk.
Note: Joint Degree students from Leiden/Delft need to combine information from both the Leiden and Delft MyTimetables to see a complete schedule. This video explains how to do it.
Mode of instruction
Assessment method
Group exercise (simulated UN negotiation), 30% of final grade – the modalities of the simulation, which will be held in the last scheduled week of class, will be shared closer to the date. Students will be graded in this exercise for their ability to integrate insights from readings, and their preparation as a group/ ability to work together as a team.
Written exam, 70% of final grade - three essay questions, closed book format.
Reading list
TBA on Brightspace
Registration
More information about the application procedure can be found on this website:
Contact
Please direct all questions about registration to minorCSGE@liacs.leidenuniv.nl