Postgraduate

Students at UNSW Sydney Kensington campus

At UNSW we recognise that cyber security is multidisciplinary and that a range of skill sets are required for the exciting opportunities that exist in cyber security jobs now and well into the future.

We offer a range of postgraduate courses to suit individuals’ needs, interests, and skill set. They run in hybrid mode allowing students to take much of their course online.

The Masters courses

Technical stream: Cyber Security at Canberra UNSW

The Master of Cyber Security is a postgraduate award offered by the School of Engineering and Information Technology. It is designed for postgraduate scholars and professional managers with appropriate undergraduate qualifications in IT, computer science, electrical computer or systems engineering or a related discipline and/or extensive relevant professional experience who wish to gain a more detailed understanding of the technical skills and expertise relevant to the technical implementation and leadership of the cyber security function.

Management stream: Cyber Security Operations at Canberra UNSW

The Master of Cyber Security Operations is a postgraduate award offered by the School of Engineering and Information Technology. It is designed for postgraduate scholars and professional managers with appropriate undergraduate qualifications in management or a related discipline and/or extensive relevant professional experience who wish to gain a more detailed understanding of the managerial and technical skills and expertise relevant to planning, operation and acquisition of the cyber security function.

Strategy and diplomacy stream: Cyber Security, Strategy and Diplomacy at Canberra UNSW

The Master of Cyber Security, Strategy and Diplomacy is a postgraduate award offered by the School of Humanities and Social Sciences. It is designed for postgraduate scholars and professional managers with appropriate undergraduate qualifications and/or professional experience in the Social Sciences, Humanities or Information Sciences.

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at the School of Computer Science and Engineering at UNSW Sydney

Expand your career options by completing a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at the School of Computer Science and Engineering at UNSW Sydney. You will have the opportunity to work with global leaders to research real-world solutions and make a positive impact. We are at the forefront of research across diverse areas including cyber-security, AI, data science and software and systems.

Our Doctor of Philosophy programs are designed for those truly passionate about research. During your study you’ll be required to complete a piece of research that provides a significant and original contribution to knowledge in your field. You’ll gain advanced specialist research training to support your production of a thesis that summarises your research and provides evidence for:

  • Independent thought and critical analysis.
  • Effective communication.
  • Expert knowledge of the discipline in the international context.

We encourage interested applicants to connect with one of our academic staff to discuss potential project ideas.

Further details are here.

Master of Cyber Security UNSW Online

Secure systems and networks are a vital component for organisations of all sizes in our increasingly connected world. Informed by global best practice and cutting-edge research, the Master of Cyber Security will provide you with the tools and techniques required to detect, analyse and confront cyber challenges. The Cyber Security program is designed for ambitious professionals who want to become technical experts or leaders and leverage lucrative career opportunities within the field of cyber security.

The skills you develop in this program will help you provide safe and secure online experiences, often to some of the most vulnerable online users. Select from either the Management and Leadership specialisation or Security Engineering specialisation within this program to further develop your expertise and diversify your career options.

Build your capacity as a cybersecurity professional for a rewarding and highly sought-after career.

Details about entry requirements and fees here

Our PhD Cyber Security students

  • Name Email address
    Matthew Anderson  Mahmunda Akter 
    Marius Becherer  Daniel Clark 
    Josephine Dwan Tamara Green
    Marwa Hassan Rhiannon Nee-Salvador
    Karine Pontbriand Md Mizanur Rahman 
    Ramtin Ranji Sean Rupka
    Tom Sear Syed Shahzad
    Lisa Liu-Thorrold Michael Zipperle

     

  • Name Name
    Stuart Fowler Jessemyn Modini
  • Name Name
    Ambrose Hill Anahita Namvar
    Aryan Sharma Carlos Rivera Alvarez
    David Nguyen Erik Buchholz
    Guntur Dharma Putra Ishan Karunanayake
    Jiayao Gao Jin Ho Go
    Kane Walter Lihua Wang
    Marium Malik Michael Ruisi Yu
    Mohammad Majid Akhtar Pooja Gupta
    Rahma Mukta Ravin Gunawardena
    Roelien Christien Timmer Samuel Karumba
    Samuel Pascoe Shesha Maheshwari
    Sidra Malik Simon Taylor
    Thirasara Beruwawela Pathiranage Uzma Maroof
    Weikang Xu Yashothara Shanmugarasa
    Yuezhong Wu Yuvin Perera
    Zakia Zaman