Torrens University Australia
Master of Cybersecurity
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 19 months
- Course Type: Master's
Develop advanced cybersecurity capability through this on-campus master's degree, designed to prepare IT professionals to secure digital systems, manage cyber risk and lead cybersecurity initiatives in complex organisational environments.
Course overview
The Master of Cybersecurity is an on-campus postgraduate qualification designed for graduates with a background in information technology, business information systems or related disciplines who want to develop advanced technical expertise and leadership capability in cybersecurity. The course explores contemporary cybersecurity practice while preparing graduates to identify, assess and respond to evolving digital threats.
As you progress through the course, you'll strengthen your ability to evaluate cyber risks, design secure digital environments and develop proactive strategies to protect organisations from emerging threats. The curriculum combines technical expertise with critical thinking, ethical leadership and problem-solving, enabling you to assess vulnerabilities, implement security solutions and communicate complex cybersecurity concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Delivered on campus, the course includes 192 hours of Work-Integrated Learning, completed through either an internship or an industry live brief, providing opportunities to apply your knowledge in a professional setting. Co-developed with industry-leading ICT practitioners and academics, the curriculum aligns with the Australian Computer Society's Core Body of Knowledge and the Cybersecurity Body of Knowledge. Eligible students receive complimentary ACS and Australian Information Security Association student memberships, and the course is assessed through coursework with no formal examinations.
Key facts
Fitzroy
Fortitude Valley
Wakefield Street
What you will study
This Master of Cybersecurity comprises 11 core subjects, including one 20-credit point subject.
- Network Design and Security
- Cybersecurity Principles and Organisational Practice
- Principles of Programming
- Software Fortress and Web Protection
- IoT Cloud and Digital Infrastructure Protection
- Intelligent Systems
- Research Methodologies
- Machine Principles
- Cybersecurity for Sustainable Enterprises
- Human-Centric Cybersecurity in a Smart Society
- Information Technology Work Integrated Learning (20 credit points)
Entry requirements
Before you begin your application to study as a domestic student, check that you meet one of the requirements listed below.
- Completion of a qualification at AQF Level 7 (Bachelor's degree) or above in Information Technology, Business Information Systems or relevant disciplines.
- Work life experience demonstrating the ability to undertake study at the required level, which may include approval of prior study or successful completion of a readiness assessment.
Recognition of Prior Learning
If you have already completed a qualification or gained skills through life or work experience, you may be able to credit this against your degree with Torrens University Australia. Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Learning outcomes
- Develop and construct agile cybersecurity solutions to defend against cybersecurity breaches and attacks.
- Evaluate emerging cybersecurity threats, risks and solutions to safeguard a dependable and trustworthy digital society.
- Critically analyse cybersecurity operations and their impacts on businesses to advise individuals and enterprises.
- Assess human and technology requirements using agile approaches to protect human and digital infrastructures.
- Evaluate and select appropriate cybersecurity tools and methodologies to enable proactive cybersecurity solutions.
- Communicate cybersecurity solutions to technical and nontechnical audiences to facilitate cybersecurity best practices.
- Demonstrate ethical and professional leadership to uphold and protect individuals, enterprises and societies.
- Apply sound judgment, effective management and collaborative skills to lead or participate in multi-cultural, diverse, global communities.
- Undertake 192 hours of experience by completing an internship or working on a live brief.
Career outcomes
The Master of Cybersecurity will equip you with the advanced skills and knowledge necessary to seek professional-level employment in generalist or leadership roles in the IT and cybersecurity industries.
- Chief security officer
- Cybersecurity executives
- Information security director
- Cybersecurity lead
- Security program leader
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative price per 10-credit-point subject in 2026: $4,144 (domestic full-fee paying place)
Estimated first-year price in 2026: $33,152 (domestic full-fee paying place)
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.