GraduateInformation Technology
Master of Cyber Security
Adelaide University, Adelaide, SA, Australia
About this program
A two-year master's (96 units) in Adelaide University's Master of Information Technology family, which share a common first four courses so students can switch specialisation early. It is open to graduates without an IT background, starting from foundational IT before moving into security principles, networking, governance risk and compliance, cloud security, security architecture, enterprise security, cyber law and critical infrastructure protection.
Three work-integrated learning courses, including an industry research project and two capstones, give applied experience. Entry needs a bachelor's degree with a GPA equivalent to 4.5 on Adelaide's 7-point scale. It suits people moving into roles such as cybersecurity analyst, security consultant, IT auditor or compliance specialist, in a market with a well-documented skills shortage.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
Study plan in 4 parts
Year 1, Semester 1
6 units- 6 unitsInformation Technology and Systems Concepts
- 6 unitsSecurity Principles
- 6 unitsData in Information Technology Systems
- Problem Solving and Programming Foundations
Year 1, Semester 2
6 units- 6 unitsProject Management for IT Professionals
- 6 unitsCyber Law, Ethics and Professional Practice in Cyber
- 6 unitsComputer Networking
- Industry Research Project
Year 2, Semester 1
6 units- 6 unitsHuman Factors and Cyber Criminal Behaviour
- 6 unitsCloud Security
- 6 unitsSecurity Architecture and Engineering
- Security Operations and Risk Management
Year 2, Semester 2
6 units- 6 unitsEnterprise Security
- 6 unitsCritical Infrastructure and Control System Security
- 6 unitsICT Master Capstone Project 1
- ICT Master Capstone Project 2
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
GPA equivalent to Adelaide University 4.5/7.0; bachelor's degree in a related discipline
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