Swinburne University of Technology
Master of Cyber Security
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 24 months
- Course Type: Master's
This course has been designed to develop your computer science and cyber security knowledge by focusing on identifying, demonstrating, diagnosing and fixing flaws in software systems.
Course overview
This course will build on a student’s STEM qualifications or relevant industry experience by developing security-related skills and knowledge in system security, penetration testing, incident response, security management, reverse engineering and ethical hacking.
CSP Subsidised Fees Available
This program has a limited quota of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). The indicative CSP price is calculated based on first year fees for EFT. The actual fee may vary if there are choices in electives or majors.
Key facts
What you will study
To qualify for the award of Master of Cybersecurity students must complete 14 units of study (200 credit points) as follows:
- Twelve core units (175 credit points)
- Two electives (25 credit points)
Each unit is valued at 12.5 credit points unless otherwise indicated.
- Creating Web Applications
- Technology Inquiry Project
- Technology Design Project
- Internet Security
- Cyber Ethics
- Operating System Management
- Network Administration
- Networks and Switching
- Technology Innovation Research and Project (25 credit points)
- Operating System Cyber Security
- Technology Application Project (25 credit points)
- Advanced Cyber Security Programming
Entry requirements
The admission requirements for Master of Cyber Security consist of one of the following:
- A bachelor degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline.
- A non-STEM bachelor degree, plus three years industry experience in the web development, Cyber Security, Software Development or related fields.
- Successful completion of the Graduate Certificate of Cyber Security.
Meeting the minimum entry requirements for the course does not guarantee offer of a place. See Admissions at Swinburne, for general information about admission process.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit (advanced standing) towards their course in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Outcomes
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Apply a broad and coherent understanding of the concepts and practices within the field of cyber security as an effective member of diverse teams in a professional context.
- Identify cyber security threats and apply appropriate tools and techniques to classify and mitigate those threats.
- Critically analyse unfamiliar cyber security scenarios, evaluate the existing knowledge base, and propose novel solutions.
- Apply relevant knowledge and skills to implement substantial industry-relevant cyber security projects.
- Communicate information proficiently to technical and non-technical audiences, including industry practitioners.
- Reflect on and take responsibility for their own learning and manage their time and processes effectively by regularly reviewing personal performance to manage continuing professional development.
- Apply knowledge of research principles and methods to solve complex and diverse cybersecurity problems and scenarios
Career outcomes
Graduates will be equipped to seek employment in the following areas:
- Cyber Security Analyst
- Security Systems Manager
- Cryptographer
- Consultant/Advisor
- Cyber Security Coordinator/ Operations/ Project Manager
- Security System Developer
- Network/ Cyber Security Engineer/ Architect
- Security Solutions Sales
Fees and CSP
Indicative yearly fee in 2025: $9,314 (Commonwealth Supported Place)
Indicative yearly fee in 2025: $35,680 (domestic full-fee paying place)
The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. These fees apply for units studied in 2025 only and may change for units studied in future years. If part-time study is permitted, annual fees will be proportionally lower based on the number of units taken per semester.
A student’s annual fee 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.