Master of Information Technology (Cyber Security)
Feb, Apr, Jul, Oct
1.5 – 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent
AUD $ 19,400
Domestic Student
*Limited Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available for domestic students only. Annual fees are subject to change. For more information on CSPs, see below.
Course overview
Protecting an organisation’s systems
Cyber threats are becoming increasingly frequent and sophisticated, making this master’s program more essential than ever. Our Master of Information Technology (Cyber Security) gets you out of theory and into impact. Designed for professionals ready to take on real-world threats, you will learn to think like an attacker so you can outthink them, too.
You will develop technical know-how and strategic insight to protect complex systems from cyber attacks. You will master tools like Python, Azure and Jupyter Notebook as you work on applied cryptography, software security and enterprise architecture. You will learn not just to respond but to anticipate, design secure networks, detect weaknesses and mitigate risks before they become threats.
You will graduate confident in your ability to communicate risks, advise leadership and coordinate security strategy, not just write code. Accredited by the ACS, so your qualification is recognised and trusted, this fully online course flexes to your life while keeping a laser focus on job readiness.
With this degree, you join the growing ranks of cyber security specialists, analysts, consultants and architects who are in demand across industries.
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Why this course
The Master of Information Technology (Cyber Security) course provides you with the fundamentals of IT best practices and cyber security skills through hands-on application, boosting your career prospects. Graduates of this course create positive change through critically reflecting upon and actioning responses to a wide range of cyber security issues, including how they relate to First Nations Australians and diverse populations.
Accreditation
This course is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Future-focused
The skills you will acquire in this course are highly transferable to other industries
Rankings
QUT is in the Top 10 in Australia for graduate employability according to the Times Higher Education Global University Employability Ranking 2025
Course units
You must complete a total of 192 credit points.
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Complete 60 credit points of advanced core units
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Select one capstone pathway (industry or research) and complete 36 credit points of study. Please note that the research pathway requires on-campus attendance.
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Complete 36 credit points of study. Please note, this is optional and provides a pathway to the PhD program. These units would be taken in place of the capstone units above (IFQ735, IFQ736-1 and IFQ736-2) and require on-campus attendance.
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Complete two (2) core units (24 credit points).
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Choose one of the following (12 credit points of study):
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Pathways
This course provides direct pathways for entry to a PhD program for students who complete INQ70 and successfully complete IFN737 Industry Research Project (Phase 1) and IFN738 Industry Research Project (Phase 2).
Entry requirements
You can gain entry into the Master of Information Technology (Cyber Security) through the following three pathways:
1.5-year program
- A completed recognised bachelor’s degree (or higher) in information technology with a minimum GPA of 4 (on a 7-point scale)
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- A completed recognised bachelor’s degree (or higher) in any discipline with a minimum GPA of 4 (on a 7-point scale) plus 3 years FTE of professional work experience in information technology
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- A completed recognised Graduate Certificate in Information Technology with a minimum GPA of 4 (on a 7-point scale)
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- A completed QUT IQ14, IQ15, IQ16, IQ18, or IQ30 Graduate Certificate
2-year program
- A completed recognised bachelor’s degree (or higher) in any discipline with a minimum GPA of 4 (on a 7-point scale)
1-year program
- A completed recognised Graduate Diploma in information technology (in the same discipline as the planned IQ20 major) with a minimum GPA of 4 (on a 7-point scale)
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- A completed QUT IQ19 Graduate Diploma in Information Technology (in the same discipline as the planned IQ20 major)
Early exit options
Students who are enrolled in this course may be eligible to exit early with a Graduate Certificate of Information Technology (IQ18) after successful completion of an approved 48 credit points of units or, a Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security (IQ16) after successful completion of an approved 48 credit points of units or, a Graduate Diploma in Information Technology (IQ19) after successful completion of an approved 96 credit points of units.
Course outcomes
Build advanced, hands-on expertise in the cyber security discipline, while covering everything from cryptographic techniques and secure network design to the legal and ethical dimensions of data protection. Graduates will also strengthen their leadership potential and strategic thinking in cyber space, making informed decisions and communicating solutions effectively and concisely. With cyber security investment surging across industries, graduates are well-positioned for roles with IT service providers, consultancies, and vendors in both the public and private sectors.
Skills and tools in this course
- Advanced specialist knowledge in cyber security
- Critical analysis of complex cyber security issues
- Secure design principles
- Employ leadership and initiative
- Effective communication
- Develop and demonstrate business acumen
Visual Studio
Visual Studio is an integrated development environment (IDE) from Microsoft used to create powerful and scalable applications, programs and websites. It allows you to use almost any programming language to edit code, create designs and debug applications on your preferred platforms and devices. Join the millions of developers worldwide using Visual Studio’s flexible and collaborative features.
Tableau
Tableau is the market-leading analytics platform that transforms the way we use data to solve real-world issues. The platform is the top choice for modern business intelligence and helps organisations visualise data and share insights that make real, impactful change. It’s used by influential companies such as Lenovo and Lufthansa Airlines.
Raspberry Pi
Raspberry Pi is a series of single-board computers (SBCs) used by people all over the world to learn programming skills, build hardware and create automations. Created by the Raspberry Pi Foundation, the computers are designed to enable anyone to discover their potential through technology by providing low-cost, high-performance hardware. Gain the knowledge, skills and confidence to use and understand the complexities of computer technology.
Microsoft Azure
Microsoft Azure is a public cloud platform that is used for virtual computing, analytics, storage, networking and much more. Azure is comprised of more than 200 products and cloud services, and is fast becoming a central platform for industries to innovate their technological capabilities, including healthcare, financial services and banking, manufacturing, gaming, retail and government.
Lucidchart
Lucidchart is an intelligent diagramming application that allows teams to work together on shared projects. The application allows you to draw plans and create flowcharts and diagrams, and also offers businesses a secure way to store, plan, collaborate and visualise data all in one place. It’s popular among companies such as Google, Amazon and Atlassian.
Draw.io
Draw.io allows you to easily create, edit and style diagrams using an intuitive interface. The open-source, cross-platform software enables collaboration on diagrams and whiteboards, and offers unique features like real-time Confluence-native collaborative editing.
Signavio
Signavio offers intuitive, cloud-based, professional process modelling and allows businesses to document, model, design and simulate workplace processes. The platform helps you to speed up process modelling and determine how certain changes will impact process outcomes.
HTML
Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) is a central technology used to build websites. HTML allows you to organise the structure of a page forms an essential foundation of your web development skills. It is used across websites world-wide.
CSS
Like HTML, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) is another primary technology used to build websites. CSS helps you create the layout of a web page. CSS forms an essential foundation of your web development skills and is used across websites world-wide.
Python
Python is a versatile computer programming language that is commonly used for machine learning, building websites and software, automating tasks, and conducting data analysis. Python is one of the most well-known programming languages for software developers and data scientists around the world. Most modern tech companies rely on Python every day, including Instagram, Google, Spotify and Netflix.
UML
Unified Modelling Language (UML) is a developmental modelling language used by software developers to visualise and design new systems. UML is used in various fields and is useful to help a team visualise projects from start to finish.
Oracle Database
Oracle Database The Oracle Database is the first converged, multi-modal database management system designed for enterprise grid computing. It’s used to store and retrieve data and is key to running online transaction processing and solving common issues for information management. Oracle VirtualBox Oracle VM VirtualBox is a powerful cross-platform virtualisation software tool. It’s intuitive and allows you to set up your computer to run multiple operating systems, including Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, Linux and Oracle Solaris. As one of the oldest companies to provide database management solutions, Oracle focuses on keeping up to date with the latest technological trends.
Jupyter Notebook
Jupyter Notebook is a web-based interactive development environment for notebooks, code and data. It has a flexible interface that allows you to configure and arrange workflows in data science, scientific computing, computational journalism and machine learning. Jupyter Notebooks is used by large companies such as Trivago, Delivery Hero and Yelp.
Anaconda
Anaconda is a distribution of the Python and R programming languages for data science and machine learning that simplifies package management and deployment. With thousands of open-source packages and libraries, it is very popular among modern programmers.
SQLite
SQLite (Structured Query Language) is the most used database engine in the world. SQL codes are built into most mobile phones, computers and applications and are used by several large-scale companies around the world, including Adobe, Airbus, Apple, Facebook and Google.
Potential career opportunities
Network administrator
Manage a business’s IT networks, including hardware like phones and computers, and software like network security and password managers.
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Average Salary
$100,000
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Industry Job Satisfaction of
4.5/5
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Industry Growth
+27.0%
Projected job growth in next 5 years
, 2025
Cyber security analyst
Implement security measures to protect organisations and their information systems. This could include installing software that protects data, testing systems for vulnerabilities and educating staff on the best ways to prevent cyber threats.
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Average Salary
$100,000
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Industry Job Satisfaction of
4.5/5
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Industry Growth
+38.9%
Projected job growth in next 5 years
, 2025
Network architect
Plan, design and implement data communication networks that meet the organisation's needs.
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Average Salary
$180,000
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Industry Job Satisfaction of
4/5
, 2025
Security consultant
Shape security strategy and ensure information assets remain safeguarded. This consulting role involves solving information security challenges with clarity based on national and international standards and best practices.
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Average Salary
$115,000
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Industry Job Satisfaction of
4/5
, 2025
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We do have a shortened master’s program for eligible applicants. Please see the entry requirements for this course.
Any experience in the IT field could help you with this course; however, it is not essential to be successful.
Yes, CSPs are available for all Information Technology courses, including bootcamps. CSPs allow domestic students to have a significant portion of their university or higher education fees subsidised by the Australian government.
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