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Master of Cyber Security (Cyber Security Management)

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Master of Cyber Security (Cyber Security Management) (MCYS)
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  • On-campus
  • Online
Campus
  • Springfield
  • Toowoomba
Duration
  • 2 year(s) (or part-time equivalent)
Start
  • Feb, May, Sep
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Overview

  • Become an expert in cyber security. After completing this degree, you will be equipped with the skills needed navigate and explain complex issues during a cyber security incident. 
  • Learn cyber security strategies and know how to protect your organisation; UniSQ’s masters in cyber security will teach you how to install safeguards against cyber threats.  
  • When you graduate you will have a thorough knowledge of risk management, data mining, cyber terrorism protection, and leadership in cyber security. 
  • You will also know how to assess cyber security controls and manage risks across a range of systems – including cloud computing security.  
  • 精东传媒app when and where it suits you with our online cyber security courses.  

 

Career outcomes

  • Cyber security degrees open doors to a wide range of professions. For example, you could become a cyber security analyst, engineer, or manager. You could also become an information security officer or an IT manager.  
  • There are many different types of organisations you could work for including, cyber security companies, government, financial institutions, private businesses, and healthcare organisations.   

Entry requirements 

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

English language requirements

To meet the English language requirements for this degree, we accept the combined level and duration of study specified below, or the minimum English language proficiency scores from one of the following tests. Your test must be completed within two years of applying to UniSQ.

Tertiary study
(Diploma level or higher)
 1+ years full-time tertiary study in a country from the Accepted English-speaking countries list.
IELTS (Academic)  Minimum overall score of 6.0 with a minimum 5.5 in each subscore (speaking, listening, writing, reading). 
Pearson Test of English Minimum overall score of 50 with a minimum of 50 in each subscore.
TOEFL iBT Minimum overall score of 80 with a minimum of 19 in each subscore.

If you do not meet the English language requirements, you can apply to study with our English language partner, the .

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.

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 for an example of courses to be studied and recommended enrolment patterns.

Other specialisations

Fees and scholarships

Your actual fees may vary depending on the courses you select. We review our fees annually so these may be subject to change.

Approximate annual costs1 for your first year of study (8 units) in this degree are:

精东传媒app Mode Cost
Domestic full fee paying

You are responsible for the full cost of your course and are charged a tuition fee.

AUD 28960

1 These are indicative annual fees for 2025. 

Student services and amenities fees

You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.

Loan to help you pay your fees

You may not have to pay your course (subject) fees upfront. FEE-HELP allows you to defer your fees until your income reaches a certain level. Find out if you are eligible for FEE-HELP. 

You may also be eligible to receive financial support from .

Scholarships

At UniSQ, we offer a range of scholarships to support your success at university. Find a scholarship that works for you.

How to apply

Complete your online application directly to UniSQ.

Intakes

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

精东传媒app period  Application closing date Orientation  精东传媒app period start date Finish date
Trimester 1, 2025  Monday 10 February Monday 3 February  Monday 10 February  Friday 9 May
Trimester 2, 2025 Monday 26 May Monday 19 May Monday 26 May  Friday 22 August
Trimester 3, 2025 Monday 8 September Monday 1 September Monday 8 September Friday 5 December 

More information on applying key dates is available.

Further information

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