Master of Cyber Security

Become a leader in cyber security, equipped with new and exciting ways to meet the security challenges of the future. As a master of cyber security you'll be able to look at the field from a different angle, ask bigger questions, and find new ways to tackle real and emerging cyber security threats. 

To get ahead in cyber security you need more than just technical skills. Our Cyber Security program will develop your broader strategic cyber security insight while deepening specialist skills and experience, preparing you to lead at a technological, organisational or policy level.

This program will give you a deep understanding of cyber security’s impact on every aspect of modern life, and to empower cyber security leaders for a resilient, more productive digital future.

You'll study specialised topics such as cryptography, cyber criminology, cyber defence and leadership to develop an understanding of the global cyber security landscape, informed by industry and government experts.

You'll gain integrated learning experience and advance your professional network by working with a cohort from diverse backgrounds in technology, business, mathematics, social science and law. Plus you'll undertake an industry or research-based project to improve your workforce readiness.

An interdisciplinary approach

• It’s estimated that Australia will need an additional 18,000 cyber security professionals by 2026. So, in partnership with industry experts, UQ has developed the first program to genuinely address the interdisciplinary nature of this field, while meeting the need for deep technical specialisation in core areas.

Program highlights

• Study specialised topics such as cryptography, cyber criminology, cyber defence and leadership.
• Gain integrated learning experience and advance your professional network.
• Undertake an industry or research-based project to improve your workforce readiness.
• Acquire a global perspective on cyber security and information security fundamentals.

Fields of study
Tailor your studies to suit your goals. This program offers these options:

• Cryptography
• Cyber Criminology
• Cyber Defence
• Leadership

How you'll learn

Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.

• Lectures
• Tutorials
• Work placements
• Laboratory work
• Seminars

What you'll study

At UQ, degrees are called 'programs' and subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study in this program:

• Fundamentals of Cyber Security
• Information Security Essentials
• Cyber Security Governance, Policy, Ethics and Law
• Cyber Criminology and Global Security

Career possibilities

Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Depending on which field you choose, here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

• Cyber risk and governance consultant
• Penetration tester
• Cyber security analyst
• IT security specialist
• Cyber security designer
• Forensic analyst
• Risk and compliance analyst
• Cloud infrastructure engineer
• Incident response manager
• Cyber security policy officer