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Course Overview
Download course brochure UNE’s Master of Cybersecurity will expand your expertise in the complex and evolving field of data, asset and network protection. Gain the skills to adapt and innovate and play a leading role in protecting the critical infrastructure of businesses, governments and community organisations. Solve complex cyber challenges, protect data and networks, and future proof yourself in one of the most rapidly changing employment sectors worldwide. With UNE, you can play a vital role in helping create a safe and secure digital future. Why study the Master of Cybersecurity with UNE? The Australian Government continues to invest heavily 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. Whether you are upskilling from a career in IT or computer science or already work in the field and want to broaden your skills and prospects, our Master in Cybersecurity will set you on the right path. 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? The cybersecurity industry is one of the highest growing employment sectors worldwide, with trained professionals needed to keep up with demand. With UNE’s Master of Cybersecurity, you’re making an investment in your future career. 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 in a professional environment. Hone your communication skills and your ability to present complex concepts and solutions. Put your knowledge into practice with a research-based project for industry, or enhance your research skills by completing a thesis. 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. Choose to study full-time or part-time, online or on campus, balancing your studies with other commitments. Exit early with the Graduate Diploma in Cybersecurity or the Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity if you choose not to complete the full master course at a stage where you fulfil the requirements of either 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.
Where You Can Study
Sydney
211 Church St, Parramatta, NSW 2150
Eligibility
Select the option that best describes you. I want to study on campus If you are an international applicant who wants to study on campus in Australia: You will need to meet both the Academic and English Language Requirements to gain admission into this course. Meeting academic requirements means we review what you have already studied to see if you have the results needed for admission to your preferred course. This course is offered under three admission rules. Rule A: You have completed a Bachelor qualification or above (AQF Level 7, 8 or 9 or overseas equivalent) in a relevant discipline.* If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule A . Please see the Rule A Course Structure (Program of Study).
Relevant disciplines for Rule A include, but are not limited to, the following: Cybersecurity Computer Science Data Science Information Systems Information Technology Software Engineering Other similar disciplines as determined by the course coordinator. Rule B: You have completed a UNE Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity or UNE Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity and Computing (AQF Level 8). If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule B . Please see the Rule B Course Structure (Program of Study) Rule C: You have completed a UNE Graduate Diploma in Cybersecurity (AQF Level 8). If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule C . Please see the Rule C Course Structure (Program of Study) If you have a non-relevant Bachelor qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent) or above you can study Cybersecurity through UNE's Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity and Computing. This qualification will also grant you access to UNE's Graduate Diploma in Cybersecurity and Master of Cybersecurity. Please note: all admissions are subject to UNE’s Admission, Credit and Enrolment Policy . Please read and familiarise yourself with the details of the policy. See our Glossary for help with university terms. English Language Requirements When applying you may be required to show how you satisfy the English Language Requirements for this course. International applicants, please note: You may also need to show evidence of your English language proficiency to the Department of Home Affairs if you are applying for a Student Visa. Additional requirements for all applicants These requirements are in addition to the entry requirements above. Inherent Requirements You must meet the Inherent Requirements in order to complete this course. Visa Information On-Campus study If you would like to study full-time in Australia at one of UNE's campuses, you will need to have a visa that allows you to study. For most international students this visa will need to be a Student Visa . The Australian Department of Home Affairs has further information about visa eligibility and conditions. I want to study online If you are an international applicant who wants to study online (overseas or in Australia): You will need to meet both the Academic and English Language Requirements to gain admission into this course. Meeting academic requirements means we review what you have already studied to see if you have the results needed for admission to your preferred course. This course is offered under three admission rules. Rule A: You have completed a Bachelor qualification or above (AQF Level 7, 8 or 9 or overseas equivalent) in a relevant discipline.* If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule A . Please see the Rule A Course Structure (Program of Study).
Relevant disciplines for Rule A include, but are not limited to, the following: Cybersecurity Computer Science Data Science Information Systems Information Technology Software Engineering Other similar disciplines as determined by the course coordinator. Rule B: You have completed a UNE Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity or UNE Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity and Computing (AQF Level 8). If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule B . Please see the Rule B Course Structure (Program of Study) Rule C: You have completed a UNE Graduate Diploma in Cybersecurity (AQF Level 8). If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule C . Please see the Rule C Course Structure (Program of Study) If you have a non-relevant Bachelor qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent) or above you can study Cybersecurity through UNE's Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity and Computing. This qualification will also grant you access to UNE's Graduate Diploma in Cybersecurity and Master of Cybersecurity. Please note: all admissions are subject to UNE’s Admission, Credit and Enrolment Policy . Please read and familiarise yourself with the details of the policy. See our Glossary for help with university terms. English Language Requirements When applying you may be required to show how you satisfy the English Language Requirements for this course. International applicants, please note: You may also need to show evidence of your English language proficiency to the Department of Home Affairs if you are applying for a Student Visa. Additional requirements for all applicants These requirements are in addition to the entry requirements above. Inherent Requirements You must meet the Inherent Requirements in order to complete this course. Visa Information Online study in your own country If you would like to study online with UNE while you reside outside of Australia you do not need a Student Visa . If your course requires you to visit Australia to attend any mandatory study requirements, you would need to explore Visitor Visa options for a short-term stay. Online study in Australia If you would like to study online with UNE while you are residing in Australia, you will need to hold a visa (other than a Student Visa) that allows you to study. If you are unsure if your visa allows you to study, you can check with UNE's International Admissions team. If you hold a Student Visa you cannot study completely online; you must be enrolled as an on-campus student (although you can study a limited number of online units). Supporting documents Some courses require you to provide documentary evidence, or interviews to support your application. The following documents are required to support your application: A certified academic transcript of your completed qualification. Proof of identity and citizenship. This can be a certified/notarised copy of the photo page of your passport, or another form of official photo identification that lists your full personal details including name and date of birth; for example, a foreign government identity card. Evidence of English Language Requirements satisfied. If you have completed a UNE-approved formal English test within the last two years, you must provide a copy of the test results with your application. Please see UNE’s English Language Requirements above for further information. Advanced standing and credit for prior learning Advanced Standing is credit or recognition of your previous study, work and/or life experience. This can reduce the cost and length of your studies. Course Entry Advanced Standing Some entry rules come with Advanced Standing or Articulation Programs that are assessed automatically without the need for you to fill in an additional application. Simply apply for your course and we’ll look after the rest. If you are admitted under Rule B , you will be granted 24 credit points of Block Advanced Standing. If you are admitted under Rule C , you will be granted 48 credit points of Block Advanced Standing. You cannot apply for further Advanced Standing. Individual Unit Advanced Standing If you are admitted into this course and believe you have already completed the equivalent of one or more of the units in your Course Structure (Program of Study) within the last ten years, you can apply for Individual Unit Advanced Standing. If you are admitted under Rule A , you can apply for up to 36 credit points of Advanced Standing. If you are admitted under Rule B , you can apply for up to a further 12 credit points of Advanced Standing. Please note: Advanced Standing cannot be granted for the following units: COSC593 Computing Science/IT Thesis COSC596 Cybersecurity Project > Learn how to apply for Individual Unit Advanced Standing This course is offered under three admission rules. Rule A: You have completed a Bachelor qualification or above (AQF Level 7, 8 or 9 or overseas equivalent) in a relevant discipline.* If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule A . Please see the Rule A Course Structure (Program of Study).
Relevant disciplines for Rule A include, but are not limited to, the following: Cybersecurity Computer Science Data Science Information Systems Information Technology Software Engineering Other similar disciplines as determined by the course coordinator. Rule B: You have completed a UNE Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity or UNE Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity and Computing (AQF Level 8). If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule B . Please see the Rule B Course Structure (Program of Study) Rule C: You have completed a UNE Graduate Diploma in Cybersecurity (AQF Level 8). If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule C . Please see the Rule C Course Structure (Program of Study) If you have a non-relevant Bachelor qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent) or above you can study Cybersecurity through UNE's Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity and Computing. This qualification will also grant you access to UNE's Graduate Diploma in Cybersecurity and Master of Cybersecurity. Please note: all admissions are subject to UNE’s Admission, Credit and Enrolment Policy . Please read and familiarise yourself with the details of the policy. See our Glossary for help with university terms. Additional requirements for all applicants These requirements are in addition to the entry requirements above. English Language Requirements When applying you may be required to show how you satisfy the English Language Requirements for this course. Inherent Requirements You must meet the Inherent Requirements in order to complete this course. Supporting documents Some courses require you to provide documentary evidence, or interviews to support your application. The following documents are required to support your application: A certified academic transcript of your completed qualification. Advanced standing and credit for prior learning Advanced Standing is credit or recognition of your previous study, work and/or life experience. This can reduce the cost and length of your studies. Course Entry Advanced Standing Some entry rules come with Advanced Standing or Articulation Programs that are assessed automatically without the need for you to fill in an additional application. Simply apply for your course and we’ll look after the rest. If you are admitted under Rule B , you will be granted 24 credit points of Block Advanced Standing. If you are admitted under Rule C , you will be granted 48 credit points of Block Advanced Standing. You cannot apply for further Advanced Standing. Individual Unit Advanced Standing If you are admitted into this course and believe you have already completed the equivalent of one or more of the units in your Course Structure (Program of Study) within the last ten years, you can apply for Individual Unit Advanced Standing. If you are admitted under Rule A , you can apply for up to 36 credit points of Advanced Standing. If you are admitted under Rule B , you can apply for up to a further 12 credit points of Advanced Standing. Please note: Advanced Standing cannot be granted for the following units: COSC593 Computing Science/IT Thesis COSC596 Cybersecurity Project > Learn how to apply for Individual Unit Advanced Standing
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Australian Computer Society (ACS)
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ACS
Common Questions
The CRICOS course code for the Master of Cybersecurity at the University of New England is 113711G.
The Master of Cybersecurity has a duration of 80 weeks.
The estimated total course cost is AU$57,200, comprising tuition fees of AU$52,200 and non-tuition fees of AU$5,000.
The Master of Cybersecurity is offered at three locations in New South Wales: 28 George Street, Parramatta; Level 4, 100 George Street, Parramatta; and the main University of New England campus in Armidale. All locations are owned and operated by the provider.
The Master of Cybersecurity has a duration of 80 weeks, which is below the 92-week threshold required for extended Post-Study Work Rights eligibility. Therefore, this course does not meet the duration criterion for extended Post-Study Work Rights.
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