MSc in Advanced Cybersecurity Technologies & Governance by Research
── Research focus
── Programme Overview
This research-focused programme is designed for graduates who seek to advance their cybersecurity knowledge through original scientific inquiry. Rooted in rigorous research methodology and spanning the technical, governance, and societal dimensions of the field, it cultivates the analytical expertise needed to investigate emerging cyber threats, develop innovative solutions, and contribute to evidence-based policy.
── Programme Facts
Lead institution
University of Piraeus
Total credits
90 ECTS
Duration
18 months · 3 semesters
Language
English
Delivery
100% Distance learning
Application Cost
200€
── Curriculum Structure
Semester 1 — Core Foundations
30 ECTS · Attend 1 Obligatory + Select 2 Optional
ECTS: 15
Research Methodology Research design, academic writing, data analysis methods & scientific investigation techniques. Learn more
ECTS: 7,5
Privacy & Data Protection Legal, technical & organisational privacy frameworks. GDPR compliance & DPIAs. Learn more
ECTS: 7,5
Cybersecurity Governance CISO role, risk management, ISMS, regulatory landscape & cybersecurity standards. Learn more
ECTS: 7,5
Network Security Network architectures, protocols, firewalls, intrusion detection & secure design. Learn more
ECTS: 7,5
IoT Security Security of embedded systems, IoT protocols, threat modelling & industrial IoT. Learn more
Semester 2 — Advanced & Electives
30 ECTS · Attend 1 Obligatory + Select 2 Optional
ECTS: 15
Study of the Research Area Literature review, domain exploration, problem formulation & research gap identification. Learn more
ECTS: 7,5
Digital Wellbeing Human factors, online safety, psychological cyber risks & digital hygiene. Learn more
ECTS: 7,5
Offensive Security Ethical hacking, penetration testing, OSINT, CTF labs & exploit techniques. Learn more
ECTS: 7,5
Forensics Evidence collection, chain of custody, disk & memory forensic analysis. Learn more
ECTS: 7,5
Secure Autonomous Systems Security challenges and design principles of autonomous systemss Learn more
ECTS: 7,5
Cybersecurity Attack, Defence, and Operational Practice Learn more
ECTS: 7,5
Cybersecurity Cybersecurity in Industrial Scenarios Learn more
ECTS: 7,5
Cybersecurity Cybersecurity in the Political Domain: Internal and External Dimensions Learn more
Semester 3 — Research
30 ECTS · Obligatory
── Career Outcomes
- CISO / Information Security Manager
- Security Architect / Network Security Engineer
- Data Protection Officer (DPO)
- Cybersecurity Analyst or Consultant
- Digital Forensics & Incident Response Specialist
- EU/Public sector cybersecurity policy officer