Overview

Key Features

Cyber Security - Cyber Defence at University of Queensland earn what it takes to protect systems, data, organisations and people against a variety of cyber-attacks.

A number of our courses are taught by world-renowned AusCERT experts. And as many of our staff have research connections all around the world – from Singapore, Japan and Taiwan, to NZ, Switzerland, Germany and the USA – we can set you up with opportunities to collaborate with leading minds.

Careers

Diplomat

Policy adviser

Cyber insurance adviser and provider

IT auditor

Cryptanalyst

Cryptographer

High tech crime unit police officer

Digital forensics specialist

Cyber security analyst

Cyber criminologist

Programme Structure

Courses

Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing

Artificial Intelligence for Cyber Security

Cyber Incident Response

Operating Systems
Theory

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-02-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-31 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

24 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Brisbane, Australia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS CODE: 0100693

an approved Bachelor Degree in a relevant area of study with a GPA of at least 5.0 on a 7 point scale; or

an approved Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in a relevant area of study with a GPA of at least 5.0 on a 7 point scale.

English language requirements

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

58056 AUD / year

≈ 58056 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

10720 AUD / year

≈ 10720 AUD / year

Living costs

Brisbane

Australia

1402 - 2528 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Brisbane

Funding

Scholarships Information

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