Master of Cyber Security

Become a leader in cyber security, equipped with new and exciting ways to meet the security challenges of the future. To get ahead in cyber security you need more than just technical skills. Our Cyber Security program will develop your broader strategic cyber security insight while deepening specialist skills and experience, preparing you to lead at a technological, organisational or policy level. This program will give you a deep understanding of cyber security’s impact on every aspect of modern life, and to empower cyber security leaders for a resilient, more productive digital future. You'll study specialised topics such as cryptography, cyber criminology, cyber defence and leadership to develop an understanding of the global cyber security landscape, informed by industry and government experts. You'll gain integrated learning experience and advance your professional network by working with a cohort from diverse backgrounds in technology, business, mathematics, social science and law. Plus you'll undertake an industry or research-based project to improve your workforce readiness. As a Master of Cyber Security you'll be able to look at the field from a different angle, ask bigger questions, and find new ways to tackle real and emerging cyber security threats.

2-year degree (32 units of study)To be eligible to complete the degree in 2 years full-time (only available as full-time study), you'll need:a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, ora graduate certificate or graduate diploma or master's degree in any discipline, orto have successfully completed 3 years of study towards an approved qualification at an overseas partner institution, with a formal pathway to the Master of Cyber Security.You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.For the Leadership field of study, you'll also need:2 years of supervisory or management experience, such as managing a team or people, client accounts or major projects, resource planning, or direct responsibility for financial delegations.1.5-year degree (24 units of study)If you have relevant prior learning or experience, you can reduce the number of courses you need to complete and graduate in less time.To be eligible to complete the degree in 1.5 years full-time (only available as full-time study), you'll need:a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below), ora graduate certificate or graduate diploma or master's degree in a relevant discipline (see below).You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.For the Cyber Defence field of study, you¿ll need to have successfully completed at least three of the following: Applied Cryptography, Computer Networking, Databases, Web Application Programming, Operating Systems, Concurrency, Distributed Systems, Cloud Computing, Mobile App Development, Internet of Things, Systems Administration, or Introduction to Programming. For the Cryptography field of study, you¿ll need to have successfully completed at least three of the following: Number Theory, Discrete Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Engineering Mathematics, Combinatorics, Probability and Statistics, Calculus, Set Theory, or Mathematical Logic. For the Leadership field of study, you'll also need:5 years of supervisory or management experience, such as managing a team or people, client accounts or major projects, resource planning, or direct responsibility for financial delegations.