University of Queensland
Master of Cyber Security
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 24 months
- Course Type: Master's
Gain integrated learning experience and advance your professional network.
Course overview
This program will give you a deep understanding of cyber security’s impact on every aspect of modern life and empower cyber security leaders for a resilient, more productive digital future.
You'll study specialised topics such as cryptography, cyber criminology, cyber defence and leadership, informed by industry and government experts, to develop an understanding of the global cyber security landscape.
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
Students must complete 32 units comprising:
- Eight units for all MCyberSec Core Courses
- 16 units for MCyberSec Plan Options
- Six units for all MCyberSec Captone Courses
- Two units from MCyberSec Program Elective Courses
Each course is valued at two unit unless otherwise indicated.
Complete eight units for all of the following:
- Fundamentals of Cyber Security
- Information Security Essentials
- Cyber Security Governance, Policy, Ethics and Law
- Cyber Criminology and Global Security
Entry requirements
It's possible to complete this degree in two years or 1.5 years depending on your qualifications and experience.
You can apply for any duration as long as you meet the entry requirements. You may also be eligible to apply for credit or exemptions to shorten your degree further. You'll graduate with the same qualification no matter how long you take to complete the degree.
Two-year degree (32 units of study)
To be eligible to complete the degree in two years full-time (or part-time equivalent), you'll need one of the following:
- A bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline.
- A graduate certificate or graduate diploma or master's degree in any discipline.
- To have successfully completed three years of study towards an approved qualification at an overseas partner institution, with a formal pathway to the Master of Cyber Security.
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 on a seven-point scale in your previous qualification.
For the Leadership field of study, you'll also need:
- Two years of supervisory or management experience, such as managing a team or people, client accounts or major projects, resource planning, or direct responsibility for financial delegations.
*Please note that if a graduate certificate (or graduate diploma) from the same program suite is used as the basis of entry into the program and you do not have a degree in the relevant discipline, you will not be eligible for credit towards the Masters program.
1.5-year degree (24 units of study)
To be eligible to complete the degree in 1.5 years full-time (or part-time equivalent), you'll need:
- A bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below), or
- A graduate certificate or graduate diploma or master's degree in a relevant discipline (see below).
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 on a seven-point scale in your previous qualification.
For the Leadership field of study, you'll also need:
- Five years of supervisory or management experience, such as managing a team or people, client accounts or major projects, resource planning, or direct responsibility for financial delegations.
*Please note that if a graduate certificate (or graduate diploma) from the same program suite is used as the basis of entry into the program and you do not have a degree in the relevant discipline, you will not be eligible for credit towards the Masters program.
Recognition of Prior Learning
If you have relevant prior learning or experience, you can reduce the number of courses you need to complete and graduate in less time. Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
- Cyber risk and governance consultant
- Penetration tester
- Cyber security analyst
- IT security specialist
- Cyber security designer
- Forensic analyst
- Risk and compliance analyst
- Cloud infrastructure engineer
- Incident response manager
- Cyber security policy officer
Fees and CSP
Indicative annual fee in 2025: $10,720 (Commonwealth Supported Place)
The indicative annual fee is the approximate yearly cost of tuition (16 units).
A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:
- The number of courses studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of courses.
- 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 course 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.