Master of Cyber Security

University of Southern Queensland

Australia, Toowoomba

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University of Southern Queensland

Australia , Toowoomba

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

Online

Course Code

0100380

Campuses

Toowoomba

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines10-Feb-2026

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Duration 2 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 31,200 / year(s)

Next Intake 10-Feb-2026

Master of Cyber Security

About

Overview

Blend management and technical skills to progress your career. Gain globally transferrable skills and the technical expertise to safeguard digital assets in an increasingly connected world.
A hands-on capstone research project enables you to work with industry and apply theory to practice in a collaborative, laboratory environment at UniSQ or in your own workplace. You'll use real-world data and state-of-the-art software to solve industry specific problems.
Graduate with strong leadership skills enabling you to work in various industries in many areas of ICT spanning technical, analytical, business value, risk, and cyber-governance.
The cyber security sector is one of the most rapidly growing industries globally. Trained professionals are in high demand in both large-scale and smaller organisations.
This degree is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) and, through the Seoul Accord, is recognised in other countries.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

There are two different admission requirement processes depending on whether you are applying for the qualifying Master of Counselling, or the Master of Counselling (Advanced Entry).

Pathway 1: Qualifying Master of Counselling

Completion of an Australian university 3-year bachelor degree, or equivalent, in any area.
Completion of at least 50% of the Graduate Diploma of Counselling at UniSQ, or equivalent qualification from another institution, and have a grade point average (GPA) of 4 or higher for the Capstone Project research option, and a GPA of 5 or higher for the Research Project option.
Participate in group reflection with members of School staff and other applicants.
Provide a report addressing the following selection criteria (informed by the PACFA Training Standards and UniSQâs inherent requirements). Write a statement of no more than 2 pages that addresses:
1. Studying for (or holding) a Graduate Diploma of Counselling (UniSQ) with evidence of GPA.
2. Applicants not currently enrolled in a UniSQ Graduate Diploma of Counselling must supply names and contact details of two referees (preferably including a professional report from an academic, a counsellor, a psychologist, a social worker, or similar professional).
3. Effective relationship skills, attitudes, and behaviours.
4. Demonstrated life maturity.
5. Openness to receiving, considering, and integrating feedback.
6. Commitment to ethical, professional and trustworthy behaviour.
7. Commitment to engage fully in the process of counselling training.
8. Willingness to attend a group reflection with members of school staff and other applicants.

English language requirements

You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires a minimum of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

Additional requirements for placements

All students must provide the following documents prior to commencing clinical placements:

Blue Card or Working with Children Check
Australian Police Certificate
Resume
UniSQ Placement Request form
a signed UniSQ Student Declaration.

Recognition of prior learning or work experience

If you have previously studied in your home country, you may be eligible for recognition of prior learning to reduce the number of courses that you need to study to finish your program.

Pathways

If you donât meet the entry requirements, donât worry, there are pathway options available to you.

Graduate Diploma of Counselling (Trauma Focused Practice).

English Program Requirements

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit (advanced standing) towards their course in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis.