Cyber Security (32 units)

University of Queensland

About

The Master of Cyber Security provides a high level, global perspective on cyber security and information security fundamentals.

Students learn about the major cyber security challenges facing the world, and a range of responses including technical, policy, organisational, governance and geo-political.

Informed by the US National Institute of Standards and Technology's NICE (National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education) framework, the program brings a multi- and inter-disciplinary perspective to cyber security, with students learning how the broad range of skills and capabilities within the cyber security workforce interact.

The program offers four fields of study for students from a variety of academic backgrounds and experience, covering Cyber Defence, Cryptography, Cyber Criminology, and Leadership.

Each field of study concludes with a capstone project which flexibly enables students to undertake internships or research projects according to their preference and career aspirations.

Structure

Courses

See the course list for courses that can be studied as part of the Master of Cyber Security.

Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.

Majors/Specialisations

Studies may be undertaken in the following specialisations. Please click on the major(s) that are of interest to you for more information.

Master of Cyber Security

  • Cryptography Field of StudyCyber Criminology Field of StudyCyber Defence Field of StudyLeadership Field of Study

Entry requirements

To complete the Master of Cyber Security

To fulfil the requirements of the Master of Cyber Security, a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.

For more information on program requirements, please contact the faculty.

Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.

Early exit points

Based upon course selection, students may be able to exit this award with the:

  • Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security (#8)

Institution