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Master of Cybersecurity

Griffith University, Brisbane/Gold Coast, QLD, Australia

About this program

Griffith's Master of Cyber Security is a 160-credit-point degree, 1.5 to two years full-time, taught at Brisbane City, the Gold Coast and online. It combines core cyber security principles with management, governance and digital investigations, covering risk mitigation, data privacy protection and governance, and how to assess vulnerabilities and respond to attacks across business, government and infrastructure. The degree is professionally accredited by the Australian Computer Society. Entry is a recognised bachelor degree with a grade point average of at least 4.0, and IELTS 6.5. Graduates work in cyber security analysis, architecture and management, forensic computer analysis, security consultancy, and security and compliance auditing. Indicative international tuition is around A$43,000 per year.

Fees & duration

Duration2 yr
Tuition (international)A$43,000
Application feeA$50

English test scores

IELTS6 overall
PTE50 overall

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Career & PR pathway

Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status

ICT Security SpecialistANZSCO 262112

MLTSSL

The code used for the points-tested 189, 190, and 491 pathways. Newer cyber security specialisations (Cyber Security Engineer, Cyber Security Analyst, and others) were split out of this code in 2021 to 2025 ANZSCO updates and sit on CSOL instead; picking the right code matters for which visa applies.

Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)

List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.

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