Master of Cyber Security
Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs)
Cyberspace has transformed the way we live and do business. We are increasingly relying on networked applications for assessing information and making critical business decisions. It is crucial for individuals, enterprises, and governments to be able to secure cyberspace from attacks, to effectively conduct their business. This program provides an open path to cyber security for individuals from diverse backgrounds. You will develop a holistic understanding of security measures, encompassing net
Official- Duration
- 2 years
- Qualification
- Masters Degree (Coursework)
- AQF 9
- Campus
- Callaghan
- NSW
- Course code
- CRICOS 0100135
Campus images supplied directly by the institution.
Course overview
Cyberspace has transformed the way we live and do business. We are increasingly relying on networked applications for assessing information and making critical business decisions. It is crucial for individuals, enterprises, and governments to be able to secure cyberspace from attacks, to effectively conduct their business. This program provides an open path to cyber security for individuals from diverse backgrounds. You will develop a holistic understanding of security measures, encompassing network, system, and foundational theories. Gain insights into cyber systems and infrastructures, and their applications. Explore the human and legal aspects of cyber security. Learn the skills needed to address global skill shortages. Access our advanced, industry-leading cyber security labs. You'll help run cyber hackathons and develop real-world applications in a controlled environment. You will also have the choice between two specialisations to suit your career aspirations.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
1. University of Newcastle master's coursework admission generally requires an AQF-compliant bachelor degree or equivalent from an Australian institution or recognised overseas institution. Individual programs may add discipline, prior award, experience, interview, audition or portfolio requirements. 2. Recognised bachelor-equivalent qualification; program-specific additional criteria; English proficiency.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
- TOEFL iBTOverall 79L 20 · R 20 · W 20 · S 20
- PTE AcademicOverall 58L 50 · R 50 · W 50 · S 50
- Cambridge C1 AdvancedOverall 176L 169 · R 169 · W 169 · S 169
- Cambridge C2 ProficiencyOverall 176L 169 · R 169 · W 169 · S 169
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
University of Newcastle master's coursework admission generally requires an AQF-compliant bachelor degree or equivalent from an Australian institution or recognised overseas institution. Individual programs may add discipline, prior award, experience, interview, audition or portfolio requirements.
Additional entry requirement
Recognised bachelor-equivalent qualification; program-specific additional criteria; English proficiency.
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Rolling intake | — | — | — | $49,354per year | International students |
Where it is taught
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Master of Cyber Securitynewcastle.edu.au
- University of Newcastlenewcastle.edu.au
- CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
- Masters Degree Coursework Awards and Programs ScheduleOfficial source
- University of Newcastle International Prospectus 2027 - South AsiaOfficial source
- QS World University Rankings 2027Official source