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Master of Cyber Security

Curtin University

  • Perth, Australia
  • 1 year
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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About the program

One-year Masters on protecting information and computer systems from cyber threats.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: no
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (2): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Critically evaluate concepts and methods in Cyber Security to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in computer forensics
  • Ethical hacking and penetration testing. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

  • Systems integration engineer
  • Cyber security specialist
  • Web designer
  • Security systems project manager

Curriculum

  • One-year full-time course (two years with placement). Modules: information and computer security
  • Computer forensics
  • Ethical hacking and penetration testing
  • Design and development of secure systems
  • Network and cloud security
  • Research methods and a major project.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • A 3-year recognised Bachelor degree in Information Technology or Computational Science or Engineering with a minimum of 2 years relevant work experience or a 4-year degree in Information Technology or Computational Science or Engineering.

Accepted academic background

Recognised bachelor's degree or equivalent (some courses need a cognate degree, work experience or a prerequisite background; MBA courses need 3 years of relevant work experience)

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.0 (no band below 6.0)
  • IELTS Academic 6

Other requirements

  • Work experience required

Work experience details

Admission may require relevant professional experience in Cyber Security; confirm the mandatory duration and acceptable evidence with the institution.

Documents you’ll need

  • Completed application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Previous degree certificate
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Statement of purpose
  • Evidence of relevant work experience
  • English language proficiency evidence if required
  • Passport identification page

How to apply

  1. Review the Cyber Security admission requirements at Curtin University. Prepare previous degree certificates and academic transcripts. Provide evidence of relevant work experience. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload the required documents and language results if applicable. Pay the application fee if applicable and submit before the relevant deadline. Review the admission decision and complete acceptance requirements.

Other costs

Tuition per year$49,454 AUD
Application fee$100 AUD
Deposit$12,400 AUD

Program details

CampusCurtin Perth (Bentley)
Faculty or schoolAcademic Studies
DepartmentDepartment of Computing and Information Technology
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value30
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay2
Scholarship noteCurtin University lists or refers to scholarship opportunities. International eligibility, awards and deadlines must be checked for Master of Cyber Security.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    February 2027

    Apply by

    28 Jan 2027

    75 days left

  • Program starts

    July 2027

    Apply by

    1 Jul 2027

    229 days left

  • Program starts

    February 2028

    Apply by

    15 Dec 2027

    396 days left

  • Program starts

    July 2028

    Apply by

    15 May 2028

    548 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.