GraduateInformation Technology
Master of Cyber Security
University of Newcastle, Newcastle, NSW, Australia
About this program
The University of Newcastle Master of Cyber Security offers two specialisations, including a Cyber Security Analyst stream that emphasises the human dimensions of cyber security, cyber crime and the consequences of security breaches. Coursework spans data, system and network security, security attack analysis and mitigation, human factors, and elements of law, psychology and criminology. Students complete a hands-on industry project across two semesters, using industry-leading cyber security labs and taking part in hackathons and real application development in a controlled environment. A Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security is available as a pathway into the masters. International students must meet the University English proficiency requirement. Indicative international tuition is around A$49,400 per year. Graduates work as cyber security analysts and ICT security specialists across many sectors.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
Study plan in 3 parts
- Core: Human Factors Engineering
- Cyber Security Governance, Risk, and Compliance
- Computing Project
- Systems and Network Administration
- Cybersecurity Fundamentals
- Cloud Computing
- Professional Practice in IT
- No Specialisation - Singapore students onl - No Specialisation - Singapore students only: Software Quality
- Network and Distributed Computing
- Data Security
- Security Attacks: Analysis and Mitigation Strategies
- Managing Under Uncertainty
- Organisational Behaviour and Design
- Ethics of Emerging Technologies
- System and Network Security
- Specialisations – Available to Callaghan a: Cyber Security Analyst
- Cyber Security Engineer
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
Completion of a bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a related discipline; alternative pathways may be available based on relevant work experience.
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