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About the course
This 1.5-year full-time Master of Applied Cybernetics (Advanced) develops capability to manage complex cybernetic and cyber-physical systems in real-world contexts. It integrates technical, human and regulatory perspectives, and emphasises critical inquiry and systems thinking. The program includes substantial project and research components, professional experience opportunities, and a thesis pathway that builds advanced research capability in applied cybernetics.
What you might learn
You will build advanced skills to frame and investigate cybernetic systems, linking technology with governance and societal impacts. Learning focuses on understanding machine and human components of cyber-physical systems, their historical context, and how complex integrated systems behave within social and environmental settings. Through projects, research training and thesis work, you develop research design, supervision engagement, and applied problem-solving skills.
Career outcome
Graduates are prepared for roles designing, analysing and governing complex cyber-physical and socio-technical systems across industry, government and research. Career directions may include cybernetics or systems engineer, cyber-physical systems specialist, technology policy or regulation adviser, human-centred systems designer, applied researcher, and project or program lead for complex technology initiatives, especially where safety, ethics and societal impact are central.
Entry requirements
Applicants must first enrol in the Master of Applied Cybernetics and, after successfully completing the first semester, apply to transfer into the Advanced program. Admission requires completion of 24 units in the ANU Master of Applied Cybernetics, submission of a 3-page research plan with a semester timeline, and written confirmation of supervision from a proposed supervisor. Applicants also submit a portfolio and undertake an interview process.
Living Costs in Canberra**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,584 - 2,095 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,253 - 1,657 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 4 - 10 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 264 - 348 |
Average Salary***
