Master of Cyber Security

Establish yourself as a technical expert at the forefront of cyber security.

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Secure systems and networks are a vital responsibility for all organisations in our increasingly connected world. Informed by global best practice and cutting-edge research, the Master of Cyber Security at UNSW Canberra provides you with the tools and techniques to detect, analyse and confront cyber challenges.

Degree type

Postgraduate coursework

Duration

1 year full-time

Commencing terms

Semester 1, Semester 2

Program code

8628

Delivery mode

Online (some face-to-face requirements)

Overview

This course is for postgraduate students who wish to gain detailed cybersecurity technical skills and expertise. It incorporates principles gathered from information systems, systems engineering, computer science, network security, and defence.

Build your capacity as a cyber security professional for a rewarding and highly sought-after career.

World-class teaching facilities

The Master of Cyber Security is offered primarily via Intensive Delivery Mode due to the nature of the courses and the use of the training facilities at UNSW Canberra Cyber. The Cyber Range includes a digital forensics lab and virtual learning environments where our students learn how to identify and manage cyber threats.

What our students say

“I liked that most lecturers were visiting lecturers, so they also ran their own companies outside of the University. This meant they had up-to-date knowledge and experience in cyber security in the real world. With cyber space rapidly changing and threats evolving, these lectures were informative, and the information was transferrable.

The intensive courses were also a great part of the program. I am a real hands-on learner, and it was good to be able to come and get some experience in a face-to-face environment.”

Shannon Campbell, Master of Cyber Security student

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For more information on this degree, including entry requirements, see the UNSW Handbook.

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Students undertaking the Master of Cyber Security need to complete 48 Units of Credit (UOC) by completing eight 6-UOC courses from the list in the Handbook entry for the program (see the list in Course Availability below).

In the Master of Cyber Security program, students must complete four core courses and four elective courses. Not all elective courses will be available in a particular year.

Students may choose to complete the generalist Master of Cyber Security program or the Master of Cyber Security with a specialisation in Digital Forensics or Advanced Tradecraft.

The courses in the program may be taken in any order, but it's recommended that the four core courses are completed first, followed by the four elective courses.

With the approval of the Program Coordinator, students with a High Distinction average in four courses may complete a 12-UOC research project in lieu of two elective courses. The project is recommended for those with a strong interest in pursuing original research in a specific area or those intending to undertake a higher-level research qualification.

Students may take up to two elective courses (12 UOC) from other coursework programs with the approval of the Program Coordinator.

Course availability

Please note: Program rules are subject to change. Students need to follow the program rules set out in the UNSW Handbook of the current year of their admission into the program.

Core courses

Code	Course	Semester 1 - 2024	Semester 2 - 2024
ZEIT8020	Cyber Offence: Threats and Opportunities	Distance Mode + Intensive Mode	Not Offered
ZEIT8021	Information Assurance and Security	Distance Mode	Not Offered
ZEIT8023	Wireless, Mobile and Internet of Things Security	Not Offered	Distance Mode + Intensive Mode (school consent to enrol)
ZEIT8026	Cyber Defence: Network Security Operations	Not Offered	Distance Mode

Electives

Code	Course	Semester 1 - 2024	Semester 2 - 2024
ZEIT8024	Software Security Lifecycle	Distance Mode	Not Offered
ZEIT8025	Reverse Engineering	Distance Mode	Not Offered
ZEIT8027	Critical Infrastructure and Control System Security	Not Offered	Intensive Mode
ZEIT8028	Digital Forensics	Not Offered	Distance Mode
ZEIT8029	Mobile Network and Memory Forensics	Distance Mode	Not Offered
ZEIT8030	Big Data and Decision Analytics for Security	Not Offered	Distance Mode
ZEIT8042	Introduction to Exploit Development	Not Offered	Intensive Mode
ZEIT8601	Applied Machine Learning	Not Offered	Distance Mode

Research Project

Code	Course	Semester 1 - 2024	Semester 2 - 2024
ZEIT8260	Project Report – Cyber Security (Part Time)	Distance Mode	Distance Mode
ZEIT8261	Project Report – Cyber Security (Full Time)	Distance Mode	Distance Mode

For information regarding entry requirements, please refer to the UNSW Handbook.
If you have successfully completed approved professional development courses, you may be eligible for recognition of prior learning towards future study.

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