University of Melbourne
Master of Cyber Security
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 24 months
- Course Type: Master's
Where high-level theory meets real-world digital combat, training you to outthink attackers without putting your career on pause.
Course overview
Course highlights
- Develop the skills to assess and communicate strategic and operational cybersecurity issues in real-world settings.
- Learn to leverage AI and automation to engineer innovative, secure solutions to cybersecurity challenges.
- Learn from world-leading academics who are actively working with industry, government and entrepreneurs.
- Engage in meaningful interactions and forge connections with peers while studying at the school renowned for educating the innovators of the future.
Gain a deeper understanding of the current and future cyber landscape, including the close connection between AI and cyber, with this innovative and future-focused course. Leverage your knowledge in best practice frameworks and technical skills to problem-solve and identify solutions that protect individuals and organisations from cyber threats.
You will be taught by world-leading academics who are actively working with industry, government and entrepreneurs to solve real-world cyber challenges. You will also benefit from insights from the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology at Australia’s #1 university and enter the next phase of your career with confidence.
Wherever you are, you can take charge of your learning experience. Whether this means engaging live or when it suits you, taking breaks or accelerating, connecting with others or running your own race. You're in control of your work, study and life.
Key facts
July, 2026
August, 2026
October, 2026
What you will study
To earn the Master of Cyber Security, you must complete 150 credit points comprised of 12 subjects. You must choose one of the following pathways:
Core subjects
Complete the following subjects:
- Cyber Security Practice
- Programming for Cyber Security
- Security, Privacy and Ethics
- Network and Systems Security
- Network Security and Defence
- Software Security
- Introduction to Digital Forensics
- Web Security
- Machine Learning and Security
- Database Systems and Data Modelling
- Cyber Security Practice in Organisations
- Cyber Security Project
Entry requirements
In order to be considered for entry, applicants must have either one of the following:
- An undergraduate degree in information technology or any related field with a weighted average mark of at least 65%.
- An undergraduate degree in any discipline, with a weighted average mark of at least 65% and at least two years of relevant full-time work experience (or equivalent).
- A minimum of six years of relevant full-time work experience (or equivalent).
Meeting these requirements does not guarantee selection.
English language requirements
All applicants to the University of Melbourne must satisfy the English language requirements. This may be achieved in a number of ways, including a recognised previous study taught and assessed entirely in English or an approved English language test.
If you are from a non-English speaking background, the required standard of English for this degree is one of the following English proficiency test scores:
- IELTS: 6.5 (with no band less than 6.0)
- TOEFL: 81 (with writing 19, speaking 19, reading 16, listening 16)
- Pearson: 64 (with no communicative skill below 60)
- Cambridge C1 Advanced: 169 (with writing 170, speaking 179, reading 163, listening 163)
- LanguageCert Academic: 67 (with writing 64, speaking 70, reading 60, listening 57)
- MET: 58 (with writing 57, speaking 48, reading 55, listening 56)
Contact the university or visit its website for more information.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Your previous studies can be acknowledged as credit towards your postgraduate studies, provided that they meet the relevant course requirements.
If you receive an offer of enrolment and you’ve undertaken prior learning, you may be eligible to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning. The procedure is governed by the university's Recognition of Prior Learning policy. Contact the university for more details.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
This transformative qualification will prepare you for in-demand roles such as:
- Security analyst
- It risk analyst
- Cyber security technician
- Systems designer
- Security engineer
- Security auditor
- Cloud security analyst
- Computer forensics analyst
- Cryptographer
- Programmer
- Security manager
- Cyber security project manager
- Chief information security officer
Fees and FEE-HELP
Cost per 12.5 credit point subject in 2026: $5,080 (domestic full-fee paying place)
Average total cost for 12 subjects in 2026: $60,960 (domestic full-fee paying place)
All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a study load of 150 credit points (12 subjects).
Student fees may vary in accordance with:
- The number of subjects studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of subjects.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.
Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.