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Master of Applied Cyber Security

Masters.
Federation University

600

in world overall ranking*

70

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

This course builds advanced technical and strategic capabilities to plan, implement and manage cyber security. You’ll study threat detection, risk analytics, data security, incident response, privacy protection, and security audit/compliance, using industry platforms and tools including AWS and IBM. Core and elective units and a capstone project develop leadership, governance and applied problem-solving for cyber risk across sectors. This is a Master coursework degree in IT & Computer Science.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles across cyber defence, governance and risk management, and security operations. Potential pathways include cyber security analyst, cyber risk management specialist, incident response manager, security consultant, security project manager, quality and security analyst, fraud investigator, and cyber security awareness or program manager. These roles span industries such as banking, e-commerce, digital health, education, and agriculture. This is a Master coursework qualification in IT & Computer Science.


Average Salary***


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

Costs

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A$9,537 per year

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Information

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2 years

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March, July

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Online
Mt Helen (on campus)

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DCQ9

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

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20% of tuition fees

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