Study information
Student for a Day - MSc Crisis and Security Management, spec. Intelligence and National Security
- Date
- Tuesday 1 December 2026
- Time
- Location
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Spui Campus
Spui 5
2511 BL The Hague
Curious about the MSc Crisis and Security Management (CSM), specialisation Intelligence and National Security? Want to experience what it’s like to study this master’s programme at Leiden University? Join us for a Student for a Day.
During this on-campus event, you will attend a lecture from the course 'Intelligence and Conflict in the Digital Era'. This will give you a clear impression of whether the programme matches your interests and if it could be the right choice for you.
One of our student ambassadors will welcome you at our Spui building and share first-hand insights about the programme and studying in The Hague. You will also have plenty of opportunity to ask any questions you may have.
Please register before Sunday 29 November (max. 15 students). After registering, you’ll get an email with all the details. Please only register if you are able to attend.
Programme
| 12.45-13.00 | You will meet student ambassador Julius at University building Spui; |
| 13.00-16.00 | Attend the lecture by Dr. Simon Willmetts |
| 16.00 | Time for questions |
This is an on-campus event. Online participation is not possible.
About the course 'Intelligence and Conflict in the Digital Era'
This course adopts a perspective rooted in the disciplines of political science and international relations to investigate intelligence and conflict in a digital era. It traces how the Internet has transformed interstate relations, and the work of intelligence agencies in turn, and introduced many new actors onto the scene – from transnational corporations to troll farms and tech-savvy activists. It explores the probability of cyberwar and reflects on the hype around it. It also critically analyses the world of digital espionage, where governments and companies steal secrets remotely for profit, security and power. We also explore the impact of digital powers and techniques that intelligence agencies and private companies use upon privacy and civil liberties. Read more
Contact
If you have questions about the Master's programme Crisis and Security Management, please contact the programme via csm@fgga.leidenuniv.nl.
If you have questions about this event, please contact the student ambassador Julius via samcsm@fgga.leidenuniv.nl.
We look forward to meeting you!