
The University of Sydney
Master of Cybersecurity
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationYou will gain the expertise to become a leader in a fast-growing area with significant national importance. Acquire an expert-level understanding of leading attack and defence techniques, assess networked systems’ security, and apply cybersecurity strategies at the organisational level.
Our Master of Cybersecurity is designed for professionals wanting to become leaders and technical experts within the field of cybersecurity, an industry projected to require 17,000 additional professionals in cybersecurity positions in the next five years.
Delivery mode
The University of Sydney offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- Camperdown, NSW
- J12/1 Cleveland St, Darlington, NSW
- Level 2, Building A M02/88 Mallett St, Camperdown, NSW
- Manning Rd, Camperdown, NSW
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
To be eligible for admission, an applicant is required to have:
- a three year Australian bachelor's degree in a cognate discipline with a minimum credit average (65 percent), or
- the University of Sydney Graduate Diploma in Cybersecurity with a minimum credit average (65 percent), or a qualification deemed to be equivalent; or
- completed 24 credit points of the University of Sydney Graduate Diploma in Cybersecurity or Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity with a minimum credit average (65 percent). The 24 credit points must include 12 credit points of Cybersecurity Core units and 12 credit points of Cybersecurity specialist elective units, and
- a major or minor in information technologies (IT) or computer science, or equivalent in volume of learning as determined by the program directors is required for this discipline
Course fees
Career opportunities
The Master of Cybersecurity will prepare you for the following roles.
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Chief Information Security Officers oversee a team of ICT technicians, support staff, and systems analysts to ensure the security of an organisatio...
Cyber Security Architect
Cyber Security Architects are high-end ICT professionals who design and build cyber security systems to protect an organisation’s digital assets, c...
Cyber Security Consultant
Cyber Security Consultants provide advisory services to corporate organisations, SMEs, non-profits and government agencies — helping them develop s...
Head of Cyber Security
A Head of Cyber Security oversees digital security for an organisation. You might ensure the safety of operating systems and make sure database man...
Integration Engineer
An Integration Engineer oversees the installation of software systems at a business or organisation. You might be employed in the IT department of...
Security Architect
A Security Architect designs and implements robust security frameworks to safeguard an organisation’s IT infrastructure. You might work in a variet...
Computer Forensic Analyst
Computer Forensic Analysts are ICT professionals who investigate and disrupt cybercrimes such as hacking, computer fraud, terrorist communications,...
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