Master of Cybersecurity

What you will study

To qualify for the award a candidate must pass units to the value of 72 credit points with no more than six credit points at 100-level and at least 60 credit points at 400/500-level.

Entry requirements

This course is offered under three admission rules.

Rule A: You have completed a Bachelor qualification or above (AQF Level 7, 8 or 9 or overseas equivalent) in a relevant discipline.

If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule A. Please see the Rule A Course Structure (Program of Study).

Relevant disciplines for Rule A include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Cybersecurity
• Computer Science
• Data Science
• Information Systems
• Information Technology
• Software Engineering
• Other similar disciplines as determined by the course coordinator.

Rule B: You have completed a UNE Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity or UNE Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity and Computing (AQF Level 8).

If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule B. Please see the Rule B Course Structure (Program of Study)

Rule C:  You have completed a UNE Graduate Diploma in Cybersecurity (AQF Level 8).

If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule C. Please see the Rule C Course Structure (Program of Study)

English Language Requirements

• When applying you may be required to show how you satisfy the English Language Requirements for this course.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Advanced Standing is credit or recognition of your previous study, work and/or life experience. This can reduce the cost and length of your studies.

Course Entry Advanced Standing

Some entry rules come with Advanced Standing or Articulation Programs that are assessed automatically without the need for you to fill in an additional application. Simply apply for your course and we’ll look after the rest.

• If you are admitted under Rule B, you will be granted 24 credit points of Block Advanced Standing.
• If you are admitted under Rule C, you will be granted 48 credit points of Block Advanced Standing. You cannot apply for further Advanced Standing.

Individual Unit Advanced Standing

If you are admitted into this course and believe you have already completed the equivalent of one or more of the units in your Course Structure (Program of Study) within the last ten years, you can apply for Individual Unit Advanced Standing.

• If you are admitted under Rule A, you can apply for up to 36 credit points of Advanced Standing.
• If you are admitted under Rule B, you can apply for up to a further 12 credit points of Advanced Standing.

Please note: Advanced Standing cannot be granted for the following units:

• Computing Science/IT Thesis
• Cybersecurity Project

Outcomes

Learning outcomes

• Demonstrate integrated and cohesive advanced understanding of a complex body of knowledge in cybersecurity and related computing theories and technologies, and to pursue lifelong learning via acquiring and analysing information from various sources, knowledge synthesis and reflection.
• Critically analyse a problem and apply acquired knowledge to synthetise complex information and design an effective computing and cybersecurity solution.
• Communicate effectively in both oral and written form with technical and non-technical audiences to share ideas, obtain information and work effectively with others
• Demonstrate advanced understanding of the legal, ethical and cultural context, and social and economic implications of cybersecurity threats and solutions, and exercise. expert judgement and responsibility.
• Work effectively as an individual, or as a part of a team/team leader.
• Apply acquired knowledge, self-directed learning and management skills to conduct an industry or a research project.

Career outcomes

Cybersecurity is a rapidly growing field with strong demand for  qualified professionals. You will be equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to advance your career in positions such as:

• Security Architect (Cyber Security Systems Architect, Cloud Security Architect)
• Security Consultant (Cyber Security Consultant, IT Security Consultant)
• Security Analyst (Cyber Security Analyst, IT Security Analyst, Information Security Analyst)
• Security Engineer (Information Security Engineer, Cyber Security Engineer, Cloud Security Engineer)
• Security Officer (Cyber Security Officer, Information Security Officer, Chief Information Security Officer, Senior IT Security Officer)
• Security Specialist (Cyber Security Specialist, Cloud Security Specialist, Network Security Specialist)
• Security Risk Manager
• Personal Data Protection Officer.

Fees and CSP

Estimated first-year fee in 2025:$30,344 (Domestic full-fee paying place)

Estimated first-year fee in 2025:$9,312 (Commonwealth Supported Place)

The costs will depend on the units you choose to study as the cost of individual units vary. “Estimated fees” are provided as a guide only based on a typical enrolment of students undertaking a study load of 48 CP in the first year of this course. For courses that require less than 48 CP, the fees indicated are based on the total credit points required for completion of that course.

Student fees may vary in accordance with:

• The number of units studied per term.
• The choice of major or specialisation.
• Choice of units.
• Credit from previous study or work experience.
• Eligibility for government-funded loans.

Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.

Commonwealth Supported Places

The Australian Government allocates a certain number of CSPs to the universities each year, which are then distributed to students based on merit.

If you're a Commonwealth Supported Student (CSS), you'll only need to pay a portion of your tuition fees. This is known as the student contribution amount – the balance once the government subsidy is applied. This means your costs are much lower.

Limited CSP spaces are offered to students enrolled in selected postgraduate courses.

Your student contribution amount is:

• Calculated per unit you're enrolled in.
• Dependent on the study areas they relate to.
• Reviewed and adjusted each year.

HECS-HELP loans are available to CSP students to pay the student contribution amount.

FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.