Secure your future in the burgeoning and dynamic field of cybersecurity with UNE’s Master of Cybersecurity and Computing. If you’re interested in data, asset and network protection, solving complex data challenges and playing a role in protecting critical infrastructure in public and private sector organisations, this degree will ensure you are job ready.
If you have an undergraduate degree but no IT or computer science background, our Master of Cybersecurity and Computing is perfect for developing the key knowledge and skills to enter an exciting career in one of the fastest growing sectors worldwide.
Future fit your career and play a vital role in helping create a safe and secure digital future.
Why study the Master of Cybersecurity and Computing with UNE?
The Australian Government has invested heavily over 10 years in Australia’s national intelligence and cyber capabilities, creating significant opportunities in the cybersecurity industry. Digital assets will only become larger and more complex, so becoming an expert in cybersecurity will ensure you’re future fit and ready for the evolving world of data and asset protection.
At UNE, our specialist cybersecurity courses prepare you to work in this in-demand and highly skilled field. If you have an interest in working in cybersecurity but don’t have an IT or computer science background, our Master in Cybersecurity and Computing will help you develop the skills to step into a fascinating new career.
With UNE, you can set your path to becoming a professional in the essential and growing field of cyber attack identification and prevention.
By choosing UNE, you will be studying with an industry leader in the provision of online lifelong learning. Year after year, students award UNE the maximum 5-star ratings in The Good Universities Guide for Overall Experience and Student Support.
What makes our course different?
UNE’s Master of Cybersecurity and Computing will ensure you graduate ready to work within Australia or internationally in the one of the highest growing employment sectors worldwide.
Gain immediately applicable knowledge and skills to identify, manage and respond to privacy and data risks
Sharpen your understanding of the ethical and legal responsibilities of cybersecurity specialists in a professional environment
Study a wide range of topic areas including information privacy, network security, cloud security, cryptology and more
Delve into the highly growing areas of intrusion detection and ethical hacking
Develop your problem-solving skills to design effective computing and cybersecurity solutions
Hone your communication skills and your ability to present complex concepts and solutions
Expand your research skills by choosing to undertake academic research or gain practical experience by working on an industry project
Choose between studying on campus or online, full time or part time, allowing you to balance your studies with your other commitments. Complete your master’s in as little as two years when studying full time, or up to six years part time.
Exit with the Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity and Computing if you choose not to complete the full master’s course at a stage where you fulfil the requirements of the graduate course.
Study online
Most of our students choose to study online across three study periods with 24/7 tutor support* and fit study around work and family commitments. Uniquely, our online students are mostly over 30 and bring valuable experience with them. They form a community of adults juggling the same challenges and priorities and who bring their life and work experience together at UNE in order to become future-fit and better respond to a rapidly changing world.
Study on campus
Many of our students choose to take advantage of the on-campus lifestyle in Armidale, in the beautiful New England region, with access to unparalleled support, accommodation and sporting facilities. These students are often starting their first degree and have left school recently. Through access to academic and career support they get a fantastic start to their careers.
* 24/7 tutor support includes: essay feedback (within 24 hours); live chat 24/7 for generic feedback on academic writing; and subject-specific help at a foundation or first-year level for subjects including mathematics, chemistry, biology, physics, business, accounting, microeconomics, macroeconomics and statistics. There are also a wide range of workshops, resources and courses available in academic skills support to assist you and help you to succeed.
IELTS Academic
English Test Overall Listening Reading Writing Speaking
IELTS Academic 6.0 5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5
The English Language Requirements for admission into this course require the minimum scores shown above. Test results must be attained within 2 years of the date of application for admission.
TOEFL
English Test Overall Listening Reading Writing Speaking
Computer-based test 213 N/A N/A N/A N/A
Internet-based test 79 N/A N/A 22 N/A
The English Language Requirements for admission into this course require the minimum scores shown above. Test results must be attained within 2 years of the date of application for admission.
PTE Academic
English Test Overall Listening Reading Writing Speaking
Pearson PTE (Academic) 57 50 50 50 50
The English Language Requirements for admission into this course require the minimum scores shown above. Test results must be attained within 2 years of the date of application for admission.
How much will it cost?
Estimated fees for your first year of study in this course are:
Fee type Cost
International $33,829*
Estimated amenities fee per year if studying full-time $351
*Annual course fees only cover the cost of tuition. They do not include other expenses associated with university study such as text books, accommodation and living expenses. If you are successful in gaining admission to study at UNE, the Offer of Admission will list the exact tuition fees you need to pay for your course. Fees quoted cover full-time tuition for two full-time trimesters only. For more information, please see fees and costs.
UNE offers bursaries and scholarships that can help you with the costs of studying and living in Australia.
The UNE International Bursary reduces the published annual tuition fees for international students by up to 20%. These bursaries are available for international students commencing coursework studies at UNE in 2024. View detailed Bursary information.
UNE also offers a number of substantial research scholarships to postgraduate students studying research-based degrees.