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Master of Cybersecurity
University of New England, Armidale, NSW, Australia
About this program
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.
The course takes 1.5 years of full-time study. The English language requirement is IELTS Academic 6.0 overall, no band below 5.5. Admission: You have completed a Bachelor qualification or above (AQF Level 7, 8 or 9 or overseas equivalent) in a relevant discipline.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
- COSC130The course structure lists 29 unit entries across its schedule. Units include Fundamentals of Cybersecurity and Privacy
- COSC481Cryptography
- COSC482Ethical Hacking
- COSC483Cybersecurity Risk and Project Management
- COSC484Cloud Security
- COSC540Computer Networks and Network Security
- among others. Full unit-by-unit sequencing
- credit point values
- and any major or specialisation options are set out in UNE's Course Structure (Program of Study) tab for this course
- and the authoritative version of record is UNE's own Course Handbook
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
ICT Security SpecialistANZSCO 262112
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.
Admissions
This course is offered under multiple 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. Rule B: You have completed a UNE Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity or UNE Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity and Computing (AQF Level 8). Rule C: You have completed a UNE Graduate Diploma in Cybersecurity (AQF Level 8).
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