Master of Cyber Security

University of Newcastle

About Master of Cyber Security

Cyberspace has profoundly transformed the way we live and do business. We are increasingly relying upon networked applications for assessing information and making critical business decisions, so it is critical for individuals, enterprises and governments to be able to secure cyberspace from attacks to allow them to effectively conduct their business.

There is currently a considerable shortage of cyber security skill and expertise globally.

What you will study

The University of Newcastle’s Master of Cyber Security has been designed to provide you with quality training which will enable you to become a cyber security professional. You will gain extensive knowledge in cyber systems and infrastructures, their applications and legal aspects of cyber security which will provide you with the skills to address severe skill shortages in these areas globally.

By undertaking a hands on project spanning over two semesters you will have the opportunity to work with industry partners and gain highly valuable skills for your career.

Key study areas include:

An understanding of the cyber security threats and attacks
Techniques for analysis of security attacks and mitigation strategies
Security concepts and techniques for distributed systems
Design of secure systems and applications
Cryptographic techniques and security protocols
Privacy concepts and techniques for privacy enhanced technologies
Strategies for security management of systems and organisations
Standards and best practices for cyber security

Upon graduation, this program will allow you to harness your expertise in cyber security to work in a variety of industry sectors. Courses to support your drive and direction include:

Data Security
System and Network Security
Security Attacks: Analysis and Mitigation Strategies
Security Standards and Practices in Industry
Engineering Complexity

Entry Requirements

The Master of Cyber Security is a 160 unit postgraduate qualification.

160 units (2 years): Bachelor Degree or higher in any discipline AND minimum 1 year relevant work experience. Applicants with relevant professional experience may be considered for up to 40 units of RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning).
80 units (1 year): Bachelor Degree or higher in a relevant discipline*

*Related fields: computer science, software engineering, computer systems and information technology.

Students who complete the UON Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security will receive 40 units of credit towards the Master of Cyber Security.
Applicants who would like their professional qualifications and/or work experience to be considered need to provide certified copies of all relevant qualifications, a detailed CV and a statement of service or signed letters from employers confirming their role, duties and period of employment.

English Program Requirements

All Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University’s English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy here.

Applicants for this program must satisfy a minimum English Language Proficiency Standard equivalent to an IELTS overall minimum of 6.5 with no subtest result below 6.0

English Requirements

Min IELTS: 6.5

Career

Upon graduation, this program will allow you to harness your expertise in cyber security to work in a variety of industry sectors.

Career options may include:

Security system manager
Security consultant
Cryptographer
IT security engineer
Security system developer
Security analyst

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Course Summary

Study level

Postgraduate

Discipline

Computer Science and IT

Cricos

100135

Duration

2 years

Study mode

On Campus

Fee*

A$68,626 per year

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