Master of Cyber Security (Technical)

Masters (Coursework)

UniSQ's Master of Cyber Security (Technical) enables you to effectively locate and fix vulnerabilities, detect intrusion, and manage cyber risks.

Key details

Degree Type

Masters (Coursework)

Study Mode

In person

Intake Months

Feb, May, Sep

Domestic Fees

$27,200 per year

About this course

Overview

UniSQ's Master of Cyber Security (Technical) enables you to effectively locate and fix vulnerabilities, detect intrusion, and manage cyber risks.
Learn to critically examine, analyse and implement a range of innovative intelligent solutions to cyber security business scenarios.
You will explore cryptography within network security, big data management and analytics, and the best security practices relating to cloud-based business environments.
Be introduced to ethical hacking, where you will analyse and address vulnerabilities in an organisational security systems which a hacker could potentially exploit.
The hands-on capstone research project gives you the opportunity to work with industry and apply theory to practice in a collaborative, laboratory environment at UniSQ or in your own workplace.

The University of Southern Queensland is seeking professional accreditation for the Master of Cyber Security, with the Australian Computer Society (ACS) in 2024.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

3-year bachelor degree, or equivalent qualification, from a recognised university.

English language requirements

You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent. If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

Recognition of prior learning or work experience

You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help to reduce the number of courses that you need to study to finish your program.

Pathways

UniSQ offers a number of bachelor degrees for you to study to help you meet the entry requirements for your chosen degree.

Study locations

Springfield

Toowoomba

Career pathways

Career outcomes

You will gain globally transferrable skills which you can apply to a range of contexts and scenarios in government, law enforcement and industry.
Implement your skills as a cyber security professional and begin your career as an ethical hacker, digital forensic analyst, security auditor, security software developer, cryptographer, cryptanalyst, security consultant or IT Manager.

Course structure

Degree structure

To complete this degree students must complete 16 units.

Courses to be studied Units 7 core courses 8 4 specialisation courses 4 Research dissertation courses
OR
Applied research skills courses
OR
Elective courses (any postgraduate courses, subject to meeting pre-requisite entry requirements)

4 Total 16

Refer to the UniSQ Handbook for an example of courses to be studied and recommended enrolment patterns.

Other specialisations

Cyber Security Management

How to apply

How to apply

Complete your online application directly to UniSQ.

Apply direct to UniSQ

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You can select to start your study in Trimester 1, 2 or 3.


Study period	Application closing date	Orientation	Study period s tart date	Finish date
Trimester 1, 2024	Monday 22 January	Monday 15 January	Monday 22 January	Friday 26 April
Trimester 2, 2024	Monday 20 May	Monday 6 May	Monday 13 May	Friday 16 August
Trimester 3, 2024	Monday 2 September	Monday 26 August	Monday 2 September	Friday 6 December

Further information

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