Master of Cybersecurity (Advanced)
PostgraduateTUA-CSA-MAS2025
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Defend against cybersecurity breaches and attacks with ethical practice
Evaluate and leverage emerging cybersecurity tools and methodologies. This Industry 4.0-focused course is designed to meet ACS guidelines. Take defensive action. Develop skills with hands-on practice in programming, networking and more.
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Credit available
- Yes
- Duration
- 2 years full time or part time equivalent
- Total subjects
- 13
- Available loans
- Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)
Master of Cybersecurity (Advanced)
About this degree
As one of Australia’s fastest growing universities, we take a progressive approach to learning. Our courses are co-designed, developed and delivered with industry, giving you confidence that you’ll graduate job-ready.
During this course you will:
- Critically analyse and explain cybersecurity operations and their impact on society.
- Assess human and technology requirements, using agile approaches to protect human and digital infrastructures.
- Learn how to evaluate and leverage emerging cybersecurity tools and methodologies for preventative action.
- Develop innovative and agile solutions to defend against cybersecurity breaches and attacks.
- Understand how to research and evaluate emerging cybersecurity threats, risks and solutions.
- Learn to demonstrate ethical and professional leadership in implementing cybersecurity solutions.
Designed with Industry 4.0 at the forefront, this course will also give you a thorough understanding of the significance of ethical use of technology in designing and implementing innovative cybersecurity solutions. In preparation for launching or advancing a successful career, you'll complete work-integrated learning subjects, allowing you to put your learnings into practice.
The curriculum has been designed to meet the Australian Computer Society’s Core Body of Knowledge (CBOK) and Cybersecurity Body of Knowledge (CyBOK).
- Masters
- Course duration: 1.5 years full time, 3 years part time
- Masters (Advanced)
- Course duration: 2 years full time, 4 years part time
#1 in Computing and Information Systems. Torrens University ranked 1st in Australia for the quality of educational experience across our postgraduate Computing and Information Systems courses in the QILT, Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching, Student Experience Survey 2021.
Tailor your study to your lifestyle thanks to our innovative digital learning system, accessible from anywhere with 24/7 personalised support. With all your course materials online, and the option to study full or part time, on-campus, online or a blend of both it's all about flexibility.
Recommended study pattern
The course structure comprises of 12 core subjects and 1 elective subject over levels 400, 500 and 600, as follows:
- Level 400: 2 mandatory core subjects (20 credit points)
- Level 500: 5 mandatory core subjects (50 credit points)
- Level 600: 5 mandatory core subjects and 1 elective subject (90 credit points).
Award requirements
To be awarded the Master of Cybersecurity (Advanced), students must complete 160 credit points over 13 subjects as outlined in the course structure above. Each subject has a value of 10 credit points, with ITW601 at 20 credit points and ITA602 at 30 credit points.Open Universities Australia is a not-for-profit organisation. You will not pay any fees for using our services.
Indicative first year fee
$32,150
Indicative total fee $64,300
The amounts shown here are indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.
Fees may vary depending on:
- the subjects you choose
- credit from previous work experience
- your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.
To learn more, go to Fees or contact a student advisor.
At Torrens University Australia you can tailor your study to suit your lifestyle. Thanks to their innovative digital learning system you’ll gain the ultimate in flexibility, and still receive personalised guidance from academics and access to work placement, mentorship and internship opportunities. Online you can attend live classes or view recorded sessions, connect with lecturers and fellow students, and access content on-demand 24/7.
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How to apply
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Entry requirements
Torrens University Australia offers flexible entry options and study pathways, whether you’re finishing school, pursuing career progression or looking for a change. Entry requirements for this course includes:
- Successful completion of a Higher Education qualification.
Work life experience demonstrating the ability to undertake study at the required level.
Don’t meet the entry requirements? We have numerous pathway programs to get you started. Contact our Future Student Advisors to learn about alternative entry options.
Standard English language requirements apply.
- Torrens University offers pathway opportunities to further your learning. If you have already completed a qualification you may be able to credit this against a degree with Torrens University, even if it’s from another institution. This is called Recognition of Prior Learning. Under Torrens University's Recognition of Prior Learning policy, you may be eligible for a reduction in tuition costs if you have previous study and/or work experience. Our Future Student Advisors will happily walk you through the application process.
Career opportunities
The skills you gain in the Master of Cybersecurity will enable you to enter a growing and crucial range of senior cybersecurity roles. The focus of human-centric practice and digital forensics will ensure you are well positioned to develop innovative, ethical and agile solutions to defend against cybersecurity breaches and attacks.
Potential career paths include:
- Cybersecurity Engineer
- Chief Security Officer.
Australian job snapshots
Data sourced from Australian Jobs 2023.
Role | Earnings | Employment change |
|---|---|---|
Computer Network Professionals | $93K to $120K | Up 12.9% |
Database and Systems Administrators, and ICT Security Specialists | Over $120K | Up 45.1% |
ICT Security Specialists | N/A^ | N/A^ |
^ There is no data available