Master of Cyber Security (MCyberSec)
Information valid for students commencing 2025
Duration
2 Years full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2025
Semester 1 (24 Feb, 2025)
Semester 2 (28 Jul, 2025)
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
32
Program code
5257
Faculty
Engineering, Architecture & Information Technology
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Attendance mode
In Person
Entry requirements
AQF level
AQF level 9
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to Apply
Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.
Closing Date
To commence study in Semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.
To commence study in Semester 2 - June 30 of the year of commencement.
Enquiries for Australian students
Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology
Email: enquiries@eait.uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3365 4777
Why study the Master of Cyber Security?
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.
