Overview

Key Features

At Cyber Security - Cyber Criminology at University of Queensland we bring together students from technology, business, mathematics, social science and law to offer an integrated learning experience, unique to UQ.

This is a new degree for a new kind of professional, aligned to the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s internationally-recognised Cyber Security Education framework, taught by leading academics and industry professionals, with a truly inter-disciplinary approach to the field.

With this Master of Cyber Security at University of Queensland you will develop an understanding of the global cyber security landscape, informed by industry and government experts, to find better ways to defend, adapt and lead for a resilient, more productive digital world. Wherever you’re positioned in your career, you’ll look at the field from a different angle, ask bigger questions, and find new and exciting ways to meet the security challenges of the future.

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 include:

Criminal Justice

Australian Crime Policy

Crime prevention Policy & Practice

Cyber Crime

Cyber Crime Offending

Criminology

CyberCrime Regulation, Investigation and Responses

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

Criminology Cyber Security View 20 other Masters in Criminology in Australia

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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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.

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Non-residents

58056 AUD / year

≈ 58056 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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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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