Secure your future in the burgeoning and dynamic field of cybersecurity with UNE’s Master of Cybersecurity and Computing. If you’re interested in data, asset and network protection, solving complex data challenges and playing a role in protecting critical infrastructure in public and private sector organisations, this degree will ensure you are job ready.

If you have an undergraduate degree but no IT or computer science background, our Master of Cybersecurity and Computing is perfect for developing the key knowledge and skills to enter an exciting career in one of the fastest growing sectors worldwide.

Future fit your career and play a vital role in helping create a safe and secure digital future.

Why study the Master of Cybersecurity and Computing with UNE?
The Australian Government has invested heavily over 10 years in Australia’s national intelligence and cyber capabilities, creating significant opportunities in the cybersecurity industry. Digital assets will only become larger and more complex, so becoming an expert in cybersecurity will ensure you’re future fit and ready for the evolving world of data and asset protection.

At UNE, our specialist cybersecurity courses prepare you to work in this in-demand and highly skilled field. If you have an interest in working in cybersecurity but don’t have an IT or computer science background, our Master in Cybersecurity and Computing will help you develop the skills to step into a fascinating new career.

With UNE, you can set your path to becoming a professional in the essential and growing field of cyber attack identification and prevention.

By choosing UNE, you will be studying with an industry leader in the provision of online lifelong learning. Year after year, students award UNE the maximum 5-star ratings in The Good Universities Guide for Overall Experience and Student Support.

What makes our course different?
UNE’s Master of Cybersecurity and Computing will ensure you graduate ready to work within Australia or internationally in the one of the highest growing employment sectors worldwide.

• Gain immediately applicable knowledge and skills to identify, manage and respond to privacy and data risks.
• Sharpen your understanding of the ethical and legal responsibilities of cybersecurity specialists in a professional environment.
• Study a wide range of topic areas including information privacy, network security, cloud security, cryptology and more.
• Delve into the highly growing areas of intrusion detection and ethical hacking.
• Develop your problem-solving skills to design effective computing and cybersecurity solutions.
• Hone your communication skills and your ability to present complex concepts and solutions.
• Expand your research skills by choosing to undertake academic research or gain practical experience by working on an industry project.
• Choose between studying on campus or online, full time or part time, allowing you to balance your studies with your other commitments. Complete your master’s in as little as two years when studying full time, or up to six years part time.
• Exit with the Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity and Computing if you choose not to complete the full master’s course at a stage where you fulfil the requirements of the graduate course.

Study online
Most of our students choose to study online across three study periods with 24/7 tutor support* and fit study around work and family commitments. Uniquely, our online students are mostly over 30 and bring valuable experience with them. They form a community of adults juggling the same challenges and priorities and who bring their life and work experience together at UNE in order to become future-fit and better respond to a rapidly changing world.

Study on campus
Many of our students choose to take advantage of the on-campus lifestyle in Armidale, in the beautiful New England region, with access to unparalleled support, accommodation and sporting facilities. These students are often starting their first degree and have left school recently. Through access to academic and career support they get a fantastic start to their careers.

* 24/7 tutor support includes: essay feedback (within 24 hours); live chat 24/7 for generic feedback on academic writing; and subject-specific help at a foundation or first-year level for subjects including mathematics, chemistry, biology, physics, business, accounting, microeconomics, macroeconomics and statistics. There are also a wide range of workshops, resources and courses available in academic skills support to assist you and help you to succeed.