Curtin University

Master of Cyber Security

  • Delivery: Face to Face
  • Study Level: Postgraduate
  • Duration: 12 months
  • Course Type: Master's

Develop advanced technical and governance capabilities to detect cyber threats, protect networks and design secure systems through industry-inspired projects and practical security environments.

Course overview

Curtin University’s Master of Cyber Security is designed for IT, computational science and engineering professionals seeking to add advanced cyber security expertise to their existing technical capabilities. The course focuses particularly on protecting networks and information infrastructure against evolving security threats.

You will examine data and network security, intrusion detection, incident handling, digital forensics, penetration testing and secure DevOps. Alongside these technical areas, you will develop an understanding of cyber security governance, professional standards and the ethical and social considerations involved in designing secure systems.

Experiential, project-based learning allows you to apply defensive and offensive security techniques to industry-inspired challenges. The course’s units contribute to the development of a functional cyber-range and test environment, while a final project enables you to demonstrate advanced cyber security knowledge and practical problem-solving capability.

Delivered on campus at Curtin Perth, the course can be completed in one year of full-time study or two years part-time. Graduates can strengthen their ability to analyse threats, communicate security solutions and contribute to network defence, incident response and secure systems development.

Key facts

Delivery
Face to Face
Course Type
Master's
Duration
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Can be studied part time
12 months (Full time)
Price Per Unit
From $4,520.25
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The estimated fee is determined by individual units of study and the year the course was commenced.
Campus
Perth
Intake
February, 2027
July, 2027
Units
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You may be required to complete 0 credit point units throughout your course. The university will confirm this as part of your enrolment.

The unit total reflects the number of units required for course completion, not the total credit point weight. Some units may be double- or triple-weighted, so the number of units you complete may be lower.
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What you will study

To earn the Master of Cyber Security, you must successfully complete units totalling 200 credit points, as detailed below. Unless otherwise noted, each course is worth 25 credit points.

  • Incident Handling and Forensics in Network Defence
  • Fundamental Concepts of Data Security
  • Intrusion Detection
  • Data Network Security
  • Penetration Testing
  • Secure DevOps
  • Computer Science Project
  • STEM Research Methodologies

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

To be eligible for this course, you must meet one of the following:

  • Hold a recognised three-year bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computational Science or Engineering and have at least two years of relevant work experience.
  • Hold a recognised four-year bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computational Science or Engineering.

English-language requirements

Applicants must demonstrate English proficiency equivalent to:

  • IELTS Academic overall band score of 6.0, with a minimum score of 6.0 in reading, writing, listening and speaking.
  • An alternative English-language test or eligible qualification accepted by Curtin, provided you meet the required equivalent scores and conditions.

Contact the university or visit its website for more information.

Recognition of Prior Learning

You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help reduce the number of units you need to study to finish your course. Contact the university for more information.

Outcomes

Learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate a sound understanding of cybersecurity governance standards and practices, along with proficiency in relevant cybersecurity technologies.
  • Apply advanced knowledge, skills, and problem-solving skills to develop innovative and creative multidisciplinary solutions to address challenges within the cybersecurity industry.
  • Communicate effectively about cybersecurity approaches and solutions-incorporating the latest technological advancements-to both technical experts and non-technical audiences.
  • Apply and develop new approaches to cybersecurity that address global challenges, ensuring alignment with international and professional standards and best practice such as IEEE, ACM, ACS, ACSC, and ISO.
  • Design and implement cybersecurity solutions based on ethical principles, sustainability, and social responsibility.
  • Demonstrate leadership, and effective problem-solving and decision-making skills when working independently and collaboratively, as well as ongoing, self-directed learning in advanced and emerging cybersecurity disciplines.

Career outcomes

Potential roles:

  • Cybersecurity incident handler
  • Penetration tester
  • Secure Devops specialist
  • Security Analyst
  • SOC specialist
  • Secure systems engineer
  • Security auditor

Fees and FEE-HELP

Indicative annual fee in 2026: $36,162 (Full-fee paying place)

Indicative annual fees are based on your first year of study.

A student’s annual fee may vary by:

  • The number of units studied.
  • 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.

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