Overview

Arguably, some of the biggest threats to our way of life originate online. Whether you wish to work in large businesses, government organisations or carve your own path, cybersecurity is a challenging specialist career that will see you highly rewarded.

Within the Cybersecurity course at Monash University, you’ll have access to the best minds in the field. But you won’t just be picking up cutting-edge technical knowledge and know-how, you’ll be adopting key communication skills focused on creating a positive impact wherever you go.

Learning Outcomes

Through the course, you’ll learn how to:

critically evaluate existing systems using the theories, techniques and software tools available in the areas of cybersecurity, and propose improvements

adapt new and emerging technologies in application development based on key principles of cybersecurity

analyse and document core issues in building secure, effective systems

competently design architectures for secure and trustworthy systems

enhance existing systems with new technologies, learned through either a significant research thesis or research-based industry project

examine issues and solutions in security and system design as they impact different communities

understand the implications of ethical issues and norms in privacy and security

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Software security

Network security

Project management

IT research and innovation methods

Cyber operations

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-03-02 00:00:00

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Semester one:

As an international student, apply for a place anytime throughout the year

Mid-year:

Vary by faculty but generally close in mid-June.

Language

English

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Credits

96 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Clayton, Australia

Disciplines

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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

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 0100636

Entry level 1:

An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) not necessarily in IT, with at least a credit (60%) average.

Entry level 2:

An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a cognate discipline including computing, computer science, software engineering, computer systems, electrical, electronic or communication engineering with completed studies in python programming, algorithms, computer architecture, operating systems and networks, systems analysis and design and databases with at least a credit (60%) average.

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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

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Non-residents

54400 AUD / year

≈ 54400 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

10000 AUD / year

≈ 10000 AUD / year

Additional Details

Fees for domestic students:

Commonwealth supported place (CSP): A$10,000

Full fee: A$42,000

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Learning Outcomes

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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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