Overview

Cybersecurity is a fast-growing field that is projected to nearly triple in size over the next decade.

The online Master of Cybersecurity from University of Sydney reflects the latest in cybersecurity research – and it will challenge you to go beyond technical mastery. You will assess current and potential cybersecurity threats; focus on the future of privacy and security regulations; and hone your ability to effectively communicate findings to key stakeholders within any organisation.

Upon completing this course, you’ll become a cybersecurity leader who has the latest industry knowledge needed to create products and solutions, influence policy, and manage teams through strategy and collaboration.

You can complete the course in as little as 18 months full time or 36 months part time.

Some career pathways you will be able to explore include:

Application security engineer
Chief information security officer
Cloud security engineer
Computer forensics analyst
Cryptographic engineer
Cybersecurity engineer
Data privacy specialist
Information security analyst
Security consultant
Security software developer
Security systems analyst
Systems designer

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cybersecurity Engineering
Information Security Management
Professional Practice in IT
Understanding IT Innovations
Cloud Computing
Parallel and Distributed Computing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-02-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-27 00:00:00
Starting 2025-07-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2025-09-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

85

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Credits

72 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Cyber Security View 22 other Masters in Cyber Security in Australia

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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85

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS Number: 00026A
Applicants for the online Master of Cybersecurity must hold an Australian bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification with a research component or an Australian master’s degree in quantitative discipline, such as IT, computer science or disciplines that are deemed equivalent.
Applicants who hold the Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity with a minimum credit average (65 percent) may also apply.
Applicants for the online Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity or the online Graduate Diploma in Cybersecurity must hold an Australian bachelor’s degree (AQF7) or equivalent qualification.
Online application
Proof of residency
Resume
Transcript
Proof of English Language Proficiency

Tuition Fee

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International

79500 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 79500 AUD per year during 18 months.
National

59250 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 59250 AUD per year during 18 months.

Tuition cost for domestic students

Cost per credit point: A$822.92

Tuition cost for international students

Cost per credit point: A$1,104.17

Funding

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