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What you will study
The Cyber Security program will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of both the current state of, and future directions of cyber security. You’ll gain the immediately applicable advanced knowledge and technical skills to securely identify, manage, and respond to privacy risks across large datasets, and current best practice in a changing global environment.
The program is offered 100% online and accelerated, meaning you can study anywhere at any time, and graduate in as little as 2 years without taking time out of the workforce.
“It's about seeing problems and solving them using a mix of lateral thinking, innate curiosity and an enthusiasm for technology. Above all, engineering is about wanting to make a better and safer world. Our students and graduates are among the best and taught by experts.”
— Professor Richard Buckland
To find out more about each course download the program guide
The Master of Cyber Security program encompasses 12 online courses (from 18 options), with the choice of selecting from a Security Management and Leadership or Security Engineering specialisation.
The masters program consists of four foundation courses, seven electives (including at least four specialisation electives, one additional elective and up to two free electives), plus a project based capstone.
The Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security and Graduate Diploma in Cyber Security are both recognised as entry and exit points for the program.
Graduate Certificate
4 courses
or continue studying
Graduate Diploma
+ 4 courses
or continue studying
Masters
+ 4 courses
Influence with a Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security at UNSW
Develop a foundational understanding of the nature and principles of privacy, how to securely identify, manage, and respond to privacy risks across large datasets, and current best practice in a changing global environment.
Fast-track success
Courses are delivered 100% online in eight-week intensive blocks, which means you could graduate with a Graduate Certificate in as little as eight months. Upon successful completion, this fast-tracked model provides a pathway to articulate into the Master of Cyber Security.
Meet demand sooner with a Graduate Diploma in Cyber Security
The Graduate Diploma is designed for those looking to build upon foundational knowledge and gain the cyber security skills needed to meet demand in an evolving industry. Develop a holistic perspective of the current and emerging trends in cybercrime and gain the technical skills to secure modern networks against cyber-attacks.
Fast-track success
The fast-tracked model means you can gain a graduate diploma in just over a year, plus it gives you a pathway to study the Master of Cyber Security.
Secure your future with a Master of Cyber Security
Expand your cyber mindset and develop the tools and techniques required to detect, analyse, and confront cyber challenges to help you succeed in this fast-growing industry. Select from a range of Cyber Security specialisations to build the masters program that suits your career path, existing skill set and aspirations.
Informed by leading industry experts at world-class cyber training facilities, this postgraduate program will enable you to become part of a dynamic community working to create a safe and secure digital future.
Fast-track success
The program has been designed with the ambitious working professional in mind and offers you a learning environment where you can learn each course in eight-week blocks. This means you can graduate in as little as two years and leverage employer demand sooner.
Completion time dependent on individual study path, RPL, leave and course availability. Please speak to a Student Advisor for more information.
The UNSW Online experience
We are here to support you, every step of the way, to graduate from one of the world’s leading universities. Our online learning environment has been designed to seamlessly fit into your already busy schedule and you’ll be able to access course resources on any device, at any time.
Our academics are some of the best in the world and, even though you’re studying online, you can expect your learning experience to be the same high standard as that of our on-campus students.
Throughout your study journey, you will be able to turn to your Student Success Advisor, who is committed to assisting you from enrolment through to graduation. They are on-hand for all non-academic queries by phone or email.
You will also have access to Career Success – a curated, self-paced module that provides a framework for thinking about, and taking action to implement, an effective career plan. Through Career Success, you will have access to tools like Career AI (powered by VMock) and CaseCoach, and guides on crafting the perfect LinkedIn profile, resume, and cover letter.
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