Overview

Key Facts

With this master in 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.

You'll learn how to:

Conceptualise, design, and build secure IT systems.
Identify, analyse, and prevent cyber threats to an organisation.

Programme Structure

Courses

Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing

Artificial Intelligence for Cyber Security

Cyber Incident Response

Operating Systems

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-07-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-30 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-05-31 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-02-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-31 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-11-30 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

32 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Cyber Security View 67 other Masters in Cyber Security in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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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; oran 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.A relevant area of study for a field in:- Cyber Defence is a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mathematics or Software Engineering.- Cyber Criminology is a degree in Sociology, Criminology, Criminal Justice or Crime Science.- Cryptography is a degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Physics, Actuarial Science or Information Technology.- Leadership is a degree in Commerce, Management, Business, Accounting, Information Technology, Computer Science, Leadership. In addition applicants must minimum of 5 years of supervisory/management experience.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

53760 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 53760 AUD per year during 24 months.
National

10200 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10200 AUD per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Brisbane

1402 - 2528 AUD /month

Living costs

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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Available Scholarships

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