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  • Master of Cyber Security
    MC-CYBSE

    Cyber Security

    Master by coursework

    Learn how to design and implement secure information infrastructure and systems.

    Course outline
    • Qualification
      Master of Cyber Security
    • Duration

      Duration

      1 year full-time, part-time
    • Credit

      Credit

      200
    • CRICOS

      CRICOS

      105743K
    • Location

      Location

      Curtin Perth,  Curtin University Dubai
    Course outline

    Deadlines for applying direct to Curtin

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    Semester 1, 2026

    21 April 2025

    Applications now closed!

    Semester 2, 2026

    Applications now open!

    2 July 2026

    Semester 1, 2027

    1 May 2026

    28 January 2027

    Semester 2, 2027

    1 March 2027

    1 July 2027

    Course outline

    Overview

    Overview

    This course is designed to upgrade your existing skillset in IT/computational science and add cyber security to your field of expertise.

    You will undertake industry-inspired projects and assessments to learn the theoretical and practical aspects of cyber security, particularly network defence. Learning outcomes are mapped to a variety of industry certifications such as those offered by Cisco and Palo Alto.

    You’ll gain the blue and red team specialist skills and knowledge you can use in your career and learn from professionals who have strong links with local industry.

    The course emphasises experiential project-based learning, so you will develop strong teamwork skills and acquire knowledge based on real-world examples.  

    The course builds on each unit undertaken, constructing a fully functional cyber-range and test environment that meets industry expectations and enables you to demonstrate your high-level skills in cyber security.

    How this course will make you industry ready

    • You will learn both technical and governance skills.
    • The course has been designed to cover the cyber security skills and knowledge that are demand by local and international industry.
    • You will have completed an industry-relevant practical project that demonstrates your high-level skills.

    What jobs can the Cyber Security course lead to?

    • Cybersecurity incident handler
    • Penetration tester
    • Secure Devops specialist
    • Security Analyst
    • SOC specialist
    • Secure systems engineer
    • Security auditor

    What you'll learn

    • Demonstrate a sound understanding of cybersecurity governance standards and practices, along with proficiency in relevant cybersecurity technologies.
    • Apply advanced knowledge, skills, and problem-solving skills to develop innovative and creative multidisciplinary solutions to address challenges within the cybersecurity industry.
    • Communicate effectively about cybersecurity approaches and solutions-incorporating the latest technological advancements-to both technical experts and non-technical audiences.
    • Apply and develop new approaches to cybersecurity that address global challenges, ensuring alignment with international and professional standards and best practice such as IEEE, ACM, ACS, ACSC, and ISO.
    • Design and implement cybersecurity solutions based on ethical principles, sustainability, and social responsibility.
    • Demonstrate leadership, and effective problem-solving and decision-making skills when working independently and collaboratively, as well as ongoing, self-directed learning in advanced and emerging cybersecurity disciplines.

    Admission criteria

    What you need in order to get into this course. There are different pathway options depending on your level of work and education experience.

    A 3-year recognised Bachelor degree in Information Technology or Computational Science or Engineering with a minimum of 2 years relevant work experience or a 4-year degree in Information Technology or Computational Science or Engineering.

    English requirements

    Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.

    You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following tests and qualifications.

    IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)

    Writing

    6

    Speaking

    6

    Reading

    6

    Listening

    6

    Overall band score

    6

    Credit for recognised learning (CRL)

    Use your experience to get credit towards your degree

    Finish your course sooner with credit for your previous study or work experience.

    Fees and scholarships

    Domestic fee paying postgraduate

    2026 Fee year:

    $36,162*

    Domestic

    Domestic

    Fees are indicative only.

    * Based on a first-year full-time study load of 200 credits. The total cost will depend on your course options (i.e. units selected and time taken to complete).

    Looking for more detail on the course structure?

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    Location

    For start dates, please view the academic calendar.

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    2026

    Semester 1
    • On campus
    Semester 2
    • On campus

    2027

    Semester 1
    • On campus
    Semester 2
    • On campus

    All endeavours are made to ensure location information for courses is up to date but please note they are subject to change.

    The University reserves the right to withdraw any unit of study or program which it offers, to impose limitations on enrolment in any unit or program, and/or to vary arrangements for any program.

    How to apply

    Please review information on how to apply for the campus of your choice

    Please note that each campus has different application deadlines. View our application deadlines page for further information.

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    • Curtin course code: MC-CYBSE
    • CRICOS code: 105743K
    • Last updated on: 17 March 2026

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