91% employed within four months of graduating.
Graduate Employment Survey Class of 2025
The University of Newcastle, Australia Master of Cyber Security
Gain a holistic understanding of security measures, encompassing network, system, and foundational theories. Explore the human and legal aspects of cyber security.
Degree overview
Cyberspace has transformed the way we live and do business. We increasingly rely on networked applications for making critical business decisions. The ability to secure cyberspace from attack is crucial for individuals, enterprises, and government.
The University of Newcastle Australia's Master of Cyber Security provides an open path to cyber security. You will develop a holistic understanding of security measures, encompassing network, system, and foundational theories. Gain insights into cyber systems and infrastructures. Explore the human and legal aspects of cyber security. Learn the skills needed to address global skill shortages.
Career opportunities
Build the technical, analytical and strategic capabilities needed to help organisations manage cyber threats, protect information and strengthen digital resilience. Cyber security expertise is relevant across technology, financial services, healthcare, government, consulting and other digitally connected sectors.
Career pathways may include:
- Cyber Security Analyst
- Security Operations Centre Analyst
- Information Security Consultant
- Governance, Risk and Compliance Analyst
- Security Systems Administrator
- Incident Response Analyst
- Cyber Security Architect
- Security Systems Developer
28% of graduates with salary increment.
Graduate Employment Survey Class of 2025
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What you will study
Upon completion of this program, graduates will be able to:
- Critically analyse and evaluate the cyber security needs of an organisation to develop a suitable security architecture.
- Measure the performance of, and troubleshoot, ICT security systems.
- Discuss the effects of human factors on security breaches.
- Design operational and strategic cyber security strategies and policies.
- Effectively use cyber security, information assurance, and cyber/computer forensics software/tools.
To complete the program
Students must pass modules totalling 160 units, consisting of 80 units of Core Modules and 80 units of Non-Specialisation Modules (including the COMP6900 Computing Project – 20 units). Each module is 10 units unless stated otherwise.
Core Modules
- COMP6600 Cyber Security Governance, Risk, and Compliance
- COMP6900 Computing Project (20 units)
- INFT6031 Systems and Network Administration
- INFT6160 Cybersecurity Fundamentals
- INFT6360 Cloud Computing
- INFT6800 Professional Practice in IT
- COMP6060 Human Factors Engineering
Non Specialisation
- COMP6360 Data Security
- COMP6500 Security Attacks: Analysis and Mitigation Strategies
- SENG6250 System and Network Security
- GSBS6001 Managing Under Uncertainty
- SENG4500 Network and Distributed Computing
- SENG4430 Software Quality
- PHIL6090 Ethics of Emerging Technologies
- GSBS6004 Organisational Behavior and Design
Looking for a shorter starting point?
Begin with the related Graduate Certificate and use it as a pathway towards the Master’s program. Contact us to explore your options.
Application information
Minimum Academic Level
- Applicants with a Bachelor’s Degree (AQF 7 level) or higher in a related discipline* may apply for up to 80 units of RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) towards the program; or
- Applicants who have completed the UON Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security are eligible for admission to the Master of Cyber Security and will receive 40 units of credits towards the program; or
- In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree, applicants who are at least 30 years old, possess a minimum of 8 years of relevant* work experience, and hold professional qualifications may be considered.
* Related fields: cyber security, computer science, software engineering, computer systems, and information technology.
** Prospective students who would like their work experience to be considered, please provide certified copies of all relevant qualifications, a detailed CV, a statement of service or signed letters from employers confirming your role, duties and period of employment.
Minimum Language Proficiency
Applicants for this program must satisfy a minimum English Language Proficiency Standard equivalent to an IELTS overall minimum of 6.5 with no subtest result below 6.0.
Fees
Fees are subjected to prevailing Goods and Service Tax (GST) and are payable on a modular basis before commencement of Trimester. The fees include all course materials but exclude textbooks (if applicable). Refer here for other miscellaneous fees.
Full course fee
- 8-module pathway (with 8-module exemption) - SG$ 24,000
- 10-module pathway (with 6-module exemption) - SG$ 30,000
- 12-module pathway (with 4-module exemption) - SG$ 36,000
- 16-module pathway - SG$ 48,000
International students
- Application fee - SG $400
- Administration fee - SG $400
Singapore-based students
- Application fee - SG $200
About Newcastle Australia Institute of Higher Education
Located in the heart of Singapore, Newcastle Australia Institute of Higher Education is a wholly-owned entity of the University of Newcastle, Australia.
With a leading team of academics, teaching and learning staff based locally, students and graduates will benefit from the University’s excellent support schemes. To date, Newcastle Australia has graduated more than 9,000 graduates from 39 countries.
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