11
For professionals seeking to transition fields, retain and expand knowledge, and refresh skills, this program provides a foundation in cyber security literacy and background technical knowledge plus applied cyber security unit, and provides a security mindset and understanding of the current state of the field.
It is also an early exit option for those enrolled in the linked Masters of Information Technology (Cyber Security Engineering), and a pathway to continue studying in the same.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
September 2026
Kensington Campus
UNSW Sydney, High St,
Kensington,
New South Wales,
2052, Sydney, Australia
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
June 2026
Kensington Campus
UNSW Sydney, High St,
Kensington,
New South Wales,
2052, Sydney, Australia
Admissions to the standard 1.7 year program requires the following:
A minimum AQF Level 7 undergraduate qualification per the Australian Qualifications Framework in a cognate discipline with a minimum 65% average.
Cognate disciplines
Artificial Intelligence
Deep learning
Machine Learning
Mechatronics
Autonomous systems
Computer Science
Information Technology
Software Engineering
Computer Engineering
Computer Science and Statistics
Data Analytics
Database management
Management Information Systems
Internet of Things
Network Engineering
Remote Sensing
Electronic Information
Communication Technology
Network Security
Cyber Security
Information Security
Computer Applications
Technology
Engineering
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
Product of
Get to hear first-hand experiences from past students, join groups and more with our new community feature!
View community now!
UNSW Sydney is a world-leading teaching and research powerhouse, ranked in the top 20 universities worldwide.
