Program Overview

Overview

The Master of Cyber Security program at the University of Queensland (UQ) is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and expertise needed to become leaders in the field of cyber security. The program focuses on developing a deep understanding of cyber security's impact on modern life and empowering students to lead at a technological, organizational, or policy level.

Program Details

• The program is available in multiple durations, including 1.5 years and 2 years full-time, or part-time equivalent.
• The program code is 5257.
• The program is offered at the St Lucia campus.
• The program is available to both domestic and international students.

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for the program, students must meet the following requirements:

• A bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, or
• A graduate certificate or graduate diploma or master's degree in any discipline, or
• Successfully completed 3 years of study towards an approved qualification at an overseas partner institution, with a formal pathway to the Master of Cyber Security.
• A grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 on a 7-point scale in the previous qualification.

Fields of Study

The program offers three fields of study:

• Cryptography: Work in cutting-edge areas such as quantum algorithms and quantum computing. Students will learn about the mathematical foundations of cryptographic systems and their secure and practical implementation.
• Cyber Defence: Study advanced topics such as blockchain technologies, internet of things security, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence. Students will learn how to identify, analyze, prevent, and respond to cyber threats and incidents.
• Leadership: Discover why leadership is just as important as strategy in the field of cyber security. Students will gain a better understanding of how to implement projects, engage and inspire technical teams, and create safer environments.

Fees and Scholarships

• The indicative annual fee for domestic students is $11,245 (2026).
• The indicative annual fee for international students is $58,056 (2026).
• The program offers various scholarships, including the Richard Cooper Scholarship, Vincent and Carmel Forgione Memorial Scholarship in Law, and McCullough Robertson Indigenous Scholarship.

How to Apply

• All international applications should be submitted to UQ.
• The program code for the Master of Cyber Security is 5257.
• Students can apply for any duration as long as they meet the entry requirements.
• The closing date for the program is:
  • To commence study in semester 2: May 31 of the year of commencement.
  • To commence study in semester 1: November 30 of the previous year.

Career Possibilities

Postgraduate study in cyber security can lead to various career opportunities, including:

• Cyber risk and governance consultant
• Penetration tester
• Cyber security analyst
• IT security specialist
• Cyber security designer
• Forensic analyst
• Risk and compliance analyst
• Cloud infrastructure engineer
• Incident response manager
• Cyber security policy officer

Inherent Requirements

To complete the program, students must meet its inherent requirements by demonstrating essential skills and attributes. The program's inherent requirements include:

• Analyzing and understanding modern public and private key cryptographic systems and key exchange protocols.
• Applying best practice in the implementation of modern cryptographic systems.
• Identifying, analyzing, preventing, and responding to cyber threats and incidents.
• Translating technical risks and threats into impactful advice to enhance organizational cyber security.
• Providing leadership and advocacy to conduct effective cyber security.
• Investigating, reviewing, and evaluating cyber events and cyber crimes.