This course provides you with the expertise needed to excel in the fast-paced and ever-changing Information and Communications Technology (ICT) industry, with a specialised focus on cybersecurity. Through a series of specialised units, you will develop in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience in critical areas of cybersecurity, including Data Security, Applied Cryptography, Security-Enhanced Programming, Penetration Testing and Defense, Intrusion Detection System and Incident Handling. The curriculum blends theoretical insights with practical applications, covering both high-level topics like cryptographic techniques, secure coding practices, and developing security policies, network forensics, as well as low-level skills such as identifying vulnerabilities, testing system defenses, detecting intrusions, and managing security incidents.
Study options
Full Time
(3 Years)
Tuition fees
RM48,100.00 (9,23,083)
per year
Accommodation (Single room air-conditioned) - Approximately 690 per month/per person
Application deadline
22/12/2026
Start date
February 2027
Venue
Curtin University, Malaysia
Lot 13149, Block 5 Kuala Baram Land District,
Miri,
Sarawak,
98009, Sarawak, Malaysia
Entry requirements
For international students
GCE-A Level/STPM (best of 3 subjects) 8
UEC (best of 5 selected subjects) 22
HKDSE 18
IB 29
Ontario Gr 12 (best of 6) 70
ATAR (including WACE/SACE/HCE/VCE) 80
WAUFP (CPS) 59
India (CBSE) 70%
India (HSC) 71%
Sri Lanka 8
Course Prerequisites
Mathematics.