The Master of Cyber Security Operations at UNSW Canberra is designed for postgraduate students and professional managers who wish to gain a more detailed understanding of the managerial and technical skills and expertise required to protect information systems and computer networks from cyber-attack. As a Cyber Security Operations graduate, you’ll be able to monitor systems for security gaps, design effective solutions, and provide detailed reports to executive management on all aspects of cyber security operations.
Why study at UNSW Canberra?
The Master of Cyber Security Operations is offered primarily via Intensive Delivery Mode due to the nature of the courses and the use of the training facilities at UNSW Canberra Cyber. The Cyber Range includes a digital forensics lab and virtual learning environments where our students learn how to identify and manage cyber threats.
Potential careers
Chief Information Security officer
Cyber security manager
Cyber security risk manager
Information security manager
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
June 2027
Canberra Campus
UNSW Canberra at the Australian Defence Force Academy,
Northcott Drive,
Canberra,
Australian Capital Territory,
2600, Canberra Central, Australia
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
February 2027
Canberra Campus
UNSW Canberra at the Australian Defence Force Academy,
Northcott Drive,
Canberra,
Australian Capital Territory,
2600, Canberra Central, Australia
To gain entry into a Master of Cyber Security Operations (8629), an applicant must meet one of the following entry requirements: Completion of a Bachelor degree with honours in the same or a related discipline from a recognised institution; or Completion of a Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate in the same or a related discipline from a recognised institution; or Completion of a Bachelors degree in the same or a related discipline from a recognised institution; and completion of at least three years relevant full-time professional experience; or Completion of a Bachelor degree in a non-related discipline; and completion of at least four years relevant full-time professional experience; or Evidence of other qualifications and professional experience to be assessed as acceptable grounds for admission into the program by the relevant Program Authority.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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