Master of Cybersecurity (Extension)

Note

Students who do not meet the admission requirements may be eligible for admission to the Master of Information Technology (C04295) with a cybersecurity major or the Graduate Certificate in Information Technology with a cybersecurity specialisation, or the Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Studies (C11247).

This course is tailored for IT, computing science, and relevant engineering graduates, both experienced and newcomers to cybersecurity, seeking to enhance their expertise in this critical field. An extension of the Master of Cybersecurity (C04430), it includes additional study including the choice of a sub-major or advanced electives.

Choose this course to stay ahead in the dynamic cybersecurity landscape, gaining practical skills in securing networks, systems, and emerging technologies. What sets this course apart is its focus on hands-on learning with current technologies, preparing you for immediate industry relevance as a security analyst, engineer, or ICT specialist.

You will acquire a comprehensive skill set in network, cloud, mobile, and IoT security, underpinned by a solid grasp of systems programming and risk assessment.

You can choose to specialise in networking or can broaden your skills in areas such as cloud infrastructure, systems administration, technology management and data analytics. The networking specialisation supports students who wish to pursue Cisco industry certifications in networking.

This course equips you for professional growth, whether you aim to enter the cybersecurity field or elevate your existing career.

Learning is interactive and practice-oriented, ensuring you can apply your knowledge effectively in real-world scenarios and advance confidently within the cybersecurity domain.

The postgraduate cybersecurity program provides IT and computing professionals with the opportunity to upskill and meet the demands of this rapidly changing field. Students in the program engage in practical, hands-on learning using technologies to create and manage secure networks, systems and devices. The program covers a broad range of current and emerging areas of cybersecurity, including network security, cloud security, mobile platform security, and IoT security.

In the Master of Cybersecurity (Extension), students can also develop knowledge in broader IT areas that underpin and support cybersecurity. Students can choose to specialise in networking or can broaden their skills in topics such as cloud infrastructure, systems administration, technology management and data analytics. In the networking specialisation, the program supports students who are interested in pursuing Cisco industry certifications in networking.

There is strong industry demand for cybersecurity professionals with advanced technical capabilities and an understanding of the risks and opportunities in this growing field. This course provides ideal preparation for graduates seeking careers in cybersecurity.

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Course aims

This course aims to prepare graduates with a thorough and practical grounding in a range of contemporary cybersecurity topics, as well as providing underpinning knowledge of computer networks, systems programming and risk management. The course also provides preparation for engaging in industry projects or conducting academic research. The extended study program in this course aims to provide greater breadth of expertise in areas that strengthen a cybersecurity graduate’s capabilities.

The course is designed for IT and computing professionals interested in moving into a cybersecurity career as much as for those already working in cybersecurity or related jobs to expand their expertise and advance their career.

Study plan

To view the study plan please visit the UTS Handbook.

Course fees

For relevant fee information, please choose from the following:

Local student

International student

For this course, the cost per credit point for 2025 is $1138. The total credit points are 96.

Careers

Career options include security analyst, security engineer, ICT security specialist, computer network and systems engineer, network administrator.

Course structure

To view the course structure please visit the UTS Handbook.

Additional information

Course duration

The course duration is two years of full-time or four years of part-time study.

On campus - Weekly

Admission requirements

Admission requirements

To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must meet the following criteria.

Applicants must have one of the following:

Completed Australian master’s or doctoral degree, or overseas equivalent, in Information Technology or Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Technology

Completed Australian bachelor's degree, graduate diploma, or graduate certificate, or overseas equivalent, in Information Technology or Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Technology with more than 75% of all subjects completed at pass level (conceded pass not included)

Completed Australian bachelor's degree, graduate diploma, or graduate certificate, or overseas equivalent, in Information Technology with more than 70% of all subjects completed at pass level (conceded pass not included) AND A minimum of 2 years full-time, or equivalent part-time, relevant post-secondary professional experience AND An interest in the course and demonstrated understanding of the opportunities present in Cybersecurity

Completed Australian associate degree, or overseas equivalent, in Information Technology with more than 75% of all subjects completed at pass level (conceded pass not included) AND A minimum of 2 years full-time, or equivalent part-time, relevant post-secondary professional experience AND An interest in the course and demonstrated understanding of the opportunities present in Cybersecurity

Completed Australian advanced diploma, or overseas equivalent, in Information Technology AND A minimum of 2 years full-time, or equivalent part-time, relevant post-secondary professional experience AND An interest in the course and demonstrated understanding of the opportunities present in Cybersecurity

Applicants who do not meet the criteria above should consider applying for C04295 Master of Information Technology (with Cybersecurity major), C11142 Graduate Certificate in Information Technology (with Cybersecurity specialisation), or C11247 Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Studies.

Supporting documentation to be submitted with the application

For applicants who need to demonstrate work experience:

Curriculum Vitae AND Statement of service in one of the following formats:
- A 'Statement of Service' provided by the employer
- A completed 'UTS statement of service’ signed by the employer
- A statutory declaration confirming work experience (for Australian Residents only)
- An official letter from the applicant’s accountant or solicitor on their company letterhead confirming the applicant’s work experience or engagement with the business, duration of operations, and the nature of the business
- A business certificate of registration in original language and English (e.g. provision of ASIC documentation or ABN or similar documentation for Australian Businesses)

For applicants who need to demonstrate interest in the course:

Personal statement outlining the following:
- capacity for postgraduate tertiary study
- previous paid or unpaid work and/or life experiences that are relevant to the proposed course of study
- demonstrated knowledge of the proposed course of study
- demonstrated awareness of expectations of the proposed course of study and its appropriateness to the applicant's needs
- demonstrated commitment to study
- other relevant experiences or information to support the application (e.g. evidence of any impact of disadvantages or inequity, experiences)

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL iBT: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

International students

Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.

To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must meet the following criteria.
Applicants must have one of the following:

Completed Australian master’s or doctoral degree, or overseas equivalent, in Information Technology or Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Technology

OR

Completed Australian bachelor's degree, graduate diploma, or graduate certificate, or overseas equivalent, in Information Technology or Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Technology with more than 75% of all subjects completed at pass level (conceded pass not included)

OR

Completed Australian bachelor's degree, graduate diploma, or graduate certificate, or overseas equivalent, in Information Technology with more than 70% of all subjects completed at pass level (conceded pass not included) AND A minimum of 2 years full-time, or equivalent part-time, relevant post-secondary professional experience AND An interest in the course and demonstrated understanding of the opportunities present in Cybersecurity

OR

Completed Australian associate degree, or overseas equivalent, in Information Technology with more than 75% of all subjects completed at pass level (conceded pass not included) AND A minimum of 2 years full-time, or equivalent part-time, relevant post-secondary professional experience AND An interest in the course and demonstrated understanding of the opportunities present in Cybersecurity

OR

Completed Australian advanced diploma, or overseas equivalent, in Information Technology AND A minimum of 2 years full-time, or equivalent part-time, relevant post-secondary professional experience AND An interest in the course and demonstrated understanding of the opportunities present in Cybersecurity

Applicants who do not meet the criteria above should consider applying for C04295 Master of Information Technology (with Cybersecurity major), C11142 Graduate Certificate in Information Technology (with Cybersecurity specialisation), or C11247 Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Studies.

Supporting documentation to be submitted with the application

For applicants who need to demonstrate work experience:

Curriculum Vitae AND Statement of service in one of the following formats:

A 'Statement of Service' provided by the employer

A completed 'UTS statement of service’ signed by the employer

A statutory declaration confirming work experience (for Australian Residents only)

An official letter from the applicant’s accountant or solicitor on their company letterhead confirming the applicant’s work experience or engagement with the business, duration of operations, and the nature of the business

A business certificate of registration in original language and English (e.g. provision of ASIC documentation or ABN or similar documentation for Australian Businesses)

For applicants who need to demonstrate interest in the course:

Personal statement outlining the following:

capacity for postgraduate tertiary study

previous paid or unpaid work and/or life experiences that are relevant to the proposed course of study

demonstrated knowledge of the proposed course of study

demonstrated awareness of expectations of the proposed course of study and its appropriateness to the applicant's needs

demonstrated commitment to study

other relevant experiences or information to support the application (e.g. evidence of any impact of disadvantages or inequity, experiences)

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

Inherent requirements

Inherent requirements are academic and non-academic requirements that are essential for successfully completing a course at UTS. You can find the inherent requirements for your course via the inherent requirements directory.

Recognition of prior learning

Students may be eligible for up to a total of 24cp Recognition of prior learning (RPL) of core stream subjects as follows:

Students who have completed equivalent subjects in a postgraduate program or UTS undergraduate program if the subjects previously completed are deemed by the faculty to be equivalent to subjects in the course.
Subject exemption is applicable only to STM91576 Core (Cybersecurity) and CBK92126 Core Options(Cybersecurity).

Other/additional RPL may be granted via subject substitution to an alternative/advanced postgraduate subject in a similar field of study.

To be considered for recognition of prior learning, subjects must normally have been completed no more than ten years prior to the commencement of this course.

Students wishing to articulate from the Graduate Certificate in Information Technology (C11142) or Graduate Certificate in Engineering (C11236) are advised to study a cybersecurity stream within either of these Graduate Certificates.

Students seeking RPL for the subject 32524 LANs and Routing may be considered via the passing of a challenge test for those with a CCNA or CCNP certification with recent relevant current work experience, or who have completed the CCNA curriculum in TAFE Certificate IV and/or Diploma within the last two years prior to the commencement of this course. Applicants must obtain faculty approval and may be required to pass a challenge test.

Articulation with UTS courses

This course is part of an articulated program comprising the Graduate Certificate in Information Technology (C11142), the Graduate Diploma in Information Technology (C06113), the Master of Cybersecurity (C04430) and the Master of Cybersecurity (Extension).

Students may also articulate from the Graduate Certificate in Engineering (C11236) to the Master of Cybersecurity (C04430) and the Master of Cybersecurity (Extension).

Students enrolling in a Graduate Certificate with the intention of articulating to this course are advised to study a cybersecurity stream within the Graduate Certificate in Information Technology (C11142) or Graduate Certificate in Engineering (C11236).

Professional recognition

Graduates are eligible to apply for Cybersecurity professional-level membership with the Australian Computer Society.

UTS: Handbook

See the Master of Cybersecurity (Extension) in the UTS: Handbook for comprehensive course details.

Information for international students

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