Master of Cyber Security

You will undertake industry-inspired projects and assessments to learn the theoretical and practical aspects of cyber security, particularly network defence. Learning outcomes are mapped to a variety of industry certifications such as those offered by Cisco and Palo Alto. You'll gain blue and red team specialist skills and knowledge, and learn both technical and governance skills. The course builds on each unit undertaken, constructing a fully functional cyber-range and test environment that meets industry expectations.

You need either a 3-year recognised Bachelor degree in Information Technology, Computational Science, or Engineering with a minimum of 2 years relevant work experience, or a 4-year degree in Information Technology, Computational Science, or Engineering. You must also meet Curtin's English language requirements, which include an IELTS Academic Overall band score of 6 with a minimum of 6 in each of Writing, Speaking, Reading, and Listening.

The 2026 domestic indicative first-year fee is $36,162, based on a full-time study load of 200 credit points. Fees are indicative only and may vary depending on the units you choose. This does not include administrative and incidental fees or the cost of textbooks. Domestic fee-paying students may be eligible for FEE-HELP assistance.

The course is offered at Curtin Perth and Curtin University Dubai. At Curtin Perth, intakes are available in Semester 1 and Semester 2. For example, applications for Semester 2, 2026 close on 5 July 2026, and applications for Semester 1, 2027 close on 28 January 2027. You apply directly to Curtin via their online applications portal.

Graduates of the Master of Cyber Security can pursue roles such as Cybersecurity incident handler, Penetration tester, Secure DevOps specialist, Security Analyst, SOC specialist, Secure systems engineer, and Security auditor. The course is designed to cover the cyber security skills and knowledge demanded by local and international industry, and you will have completed an industry-relevant practical project to demonstrate your high-level skills.