Master of Cyber Security

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    Guaranteed Entry Score - ATAR
  • Duration

    2 years full-time
    (or part-time equiv.)
  • Start Dates

    January, May and September
  • Location


Defend the digital domain

Cyber security is a crucial component for every company, spanning all sectors and offering numerous job opportunities. It plays an essential role in safeguarding organisations from cybercrime, which costs the world tens of trillions annually. Governments and businesses worldwide actively work to protect themselves from evolving threats. Companies are now seeking cyber security experts with advanced technical skills, as well as a comprehensive understanding of the social, legal, and business contexts in the digital world. With the increasing reliance on AI systems in the future, the significance of cyber security is expected to grow even further.

What will you study during a Master of Cyber Security?

Our Master of Cyber Security program is designed to equip you with the necessary skills to lead cutting-edge cyber security initiatives for governments, law enforcement agencies, companies, and NGOs. The program encompasses a broad spectrum of industries, including health, medical technology, defence and security, environment, and natural resources, providing you with diverse international exposure. Additionally, through our affiliation with the prestigious Australian Institute of Machine Learning, you will have access to their research excellence in AI and machine learning. This advantage will enable you to gain valuable AI knowledge, enhancing your preparedness for future challenges in the field of cyber security.

You will gain:

  • a deep, interdisciplinary understanding of complex cyber security needs and considerations across multiple industries
  • highly advanced technical skills and the ability to apply them in real-world contexts
  • the ability to critically analyse and evaluate relevant data and technology
  • the refined interpersonal skills to effectively communicate issues and strategies to a range of stakeholders
  • the chance to gain invaluable real-world experience, through a major research or industry-based project as well as an optional industry internship.

You’ll also apply and expand your learning through a major research project, or industry-based practise.

How will you study?

This program is able to be studied in either part-time, standard full-time or accelerated mode—enabling you to undertake your studies at a pace and level of commitment that suits you. For further information, see the Degree Structure section.

Where could a Master of Cyber Security take you?

You will build solutions for new challenges in the field of IT and data science/AI systems. You could develop strategies to secure health providers’ patient data. You could protect social media users’ personal details. Perhaps you’ll prevent cyber theft for global financial institutions. Or ensure undercover police officers’ identities aren’t compromised. You could develop frameworks to protect small to medium businesses.  Wherever your interests lie, your expertise will be in demand.

This degree is accredited by the .




Advance your career in Cyber Security

South Australia is becoming the cyber hub of Australia. Make your mark in the industry and develop your technical capabilities in securing the future for businesses and individuals.



  • Strong links with industry and research
  • Ranked #7 in the world for Artificial Intelligence#
  • Home of the world-leading Australian Institute of Machine Learning


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Entry Requirements

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Domestic applicants

SATAC Code 3CM274, 3CM247
Deferment Yes - 2 year
Intake January, May and September
Selection Criteria
Graduate entry

Higher Education Study A completed Bachelor degree with a minimum GPA of 4.5

Fees and Scholarships

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Domestic applicants

Indicative annual tuition fees
Commonwealth-supported place: $8,750

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Successful domestic applicants to the Master of Cyber Security will have access to a limited number of Commonwealth Supported Places, meaning a reduction of up to 80% off the course fees due to government subsidies. Offer subject to change. To apply for a Commonwealth Supported Place, please include SATAC code 3CM274 on your SATAC application.

Scholarships

Scholarships are not only for high achievers—they are also available to provide students with an equal opportunity to study at university, no matter where they live or what their financial situation might be.

Scholarships are available to both new and continuing students. We encourage students to apply for any scholarships for which they may be eligible.

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